Nike’s recycled World Cup uniforms reveal the limits of ‘circular’ fashion

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By Joseph WintersMay 27, 2026, 4:30 am182 ptsTrendingTop
This month, athletes from 16 countries will kick off the World Cup wearing other people’s used clothing. Well, maybe. They’ll be sporting uniforms made from recycled fabric, potentially including a mix of scraps and old clothes. It’s the latest initiative from Nike, one of the world’s largest apparel…

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