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In advance of the Xmas rush (ie now) could any fans media do another Q&A with Castore to update us on issues, upcoming releases, but importantly stock expectations for Xmas.
I asked the question at the time about these and I think I was told that they were discussing it. I'm not a holier than thou person, but I would much prefer if we didn't have a betting company as our main sponsor as I think betting advertising has got completely out of control, and gambling companies are showing themselves to be absolute snakes with luring "VIP" customers in who are clearly addicts.They also said that unsponsored kits would be out later in the year also. It’s still early right enough but I don’t hold out much hope.
Hindsight is brilliant. Didn’t see anyone saying this before any of the stuff was released.I imagine this will go down like the proverbial led balloon, but I’m surprised so many bought into the castore hype.
We were between a rock and a hard place and got a decent deal out of it, so no complaints there, but the ‘quality’ angle? Nah, they’re a company set up a few years ago with little track record, and little evidence of ever being capable of mass producing quality goods. It’s all very well saying you can, and having glitzy advertising (alongside luxury goods prices) to support the claim, but until you actually do it means very little.
Hindsight is brilliant. Didn’t see anyone saying this before any of the stuff was released.
I realise it comes across a bit like that. I wasn’t on here at the time though.
Ultimately it isn’t me having any special insight into this sort of thing, just very skeptical of the supposed quality of brands that have popped up on social media in recent years. There’s loads of them, and their mark of quality is basically just a high price tag.
It actually touches on a mistake a lot of people make imo - conflating something being expensive with it being valuable.
Always wash football shirts on the lowest , quickest cycle. Helps massively.
The point is that you shouldn't need to. If they can't produce a garment that can be washed at a standard 40° temperature and cycle then they're in the wrong game.Always wash football shirts on the lowest , quickest cycle. Helps massively.
Got all 4 kits, 2 training kits and a pair of shorts.I’ve not had an issue on any of mine. I’ve got the home shirt, the retro shirt and the Garcia hoodie.
Those pictures are shocking!
Looks like they’ve been washed far too high or possibly tumble dried tbh.
No issues with any of my tops and had them since release, seems you’ve just been the unlucky one.
My black top is exactly the same, the home top has held up slightly better.Admin edit: Since I started this OP, I'm adding this post to my OP rather than creating a new thread.
I appreciate lots of people are delighted with the quality of Castore's Rangers products.
However, I've had the exact opposite experience, sadly.
I returned my home shirt for a full refund at the time because the quality was extremely poor – and my away and third shirts haven't held up well at all.
Please note: I know how to wash football shirts and I've never had a problem with any football gear prior to these Castore ones.
As you can see from the below images, most of the lettering is peeling off both shirts.
The back is the third kit is particularly embarrassing.
The away kit isn't as bad, but the colours of the sponsor have bled, something I've never seen on a football shirt before.
@Greg Marshall , as you were kind enough to chat to me at length about Castore previously, can you share these images with the club/Castore please and ask if this is the quality we should expect?
These two shirts will be going in the bin at the end of the season – but I've got massive concerns about the quality of our future merchandise.
If they make a mess of the 150 anniversary stuff, it'll be unforgivable.
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Nope, they've always been washed at the lowest setting and have never been tumble dried.
I don't even own a tumble drier :shh:
Totally agree with you Bro., I took delivery of a number of Face masks, the material quality and design are substandard. My direct comparison is with UA who provide a superior quality all round.Purchased this on Friday:
RFC COTTON LS TEE - NAVY/WHITE; RFC COTTON SWEATER - NAVY/WHITE; RFC COTTON HOODY - NAVY/WHITE.
I was £160 for that lot.
However, I’ve just received them, and I'm disgusted with the lack of quality.
On the sweater, the Castore words are missing letters and the Castore logo isn't straight.
The RFC crest is also miles off being straight.
The t-shirt and hoodie are OK on this front, but the quality in general leaves a lot to be desired.
Are normal Castore items made in India like this cheap shit?
And when I say cheap shit, I mean the quality – not the prices, which are anything but cheap.
I'm so disgusted with the poor quality of the sweater that I'm returning all three.
I've got the home and away shirt, but these will be my last Castore purchases unless the item is embroidered.
Gutted not to be able to support my club.
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I had a quick look on Twitter (which I'm not on, thankfully), and if you search for Castore, it's full of Rangers fans highlighting the poor quality of items, if they actually receive them that is.
This must be doing untold damage to the Castore brand.
A company who prides itself on being premium and the manufacturer of the world's highest quality sportswear are currently a laughing stock.
If I was involved with Castore, I'd be sorting this as a matter of urgency before the entire brand is irreparably damaged.
They are a lot of very unhappy vocal Rangers fans out there just now...
So far, luckily, I've had the opposite with the new stuff. Missus got me 2 Hoodies at Christmas and Joggies to match one of them, the new Home strip was bought soon after the release and all of it has been great.
So much so im constantly looking for new stuff on their site to see if there's anything else i could get from them. Looking at your pics though you'd understand if you never bought another item from them.
I have to say that’s absolutely shocking . Those kits look like they are about 30 years old .Admin edit: Since I started this OP, I'm adding this post to my OP rather than creating a new thread.
I appreciate lots of people are delighted with the quality of Castore's Rangers products.
However, I've had the exact opposite experience, sadly.
I returned my home shirt for a full refund at the time because the quality was extremely poor – and my away and third shirts haven't held up well at all.
Please note: I know how to wash football shirts and I've never had a problem with any football gear prior to these Castore ones.
As you can see from the below images, most of the lettering is peeling off both shirts.
The back is the third kit is particularly embarrassing.
The away kit isn't as bad, but the colours of the sponsor have bled, something I've never seen on a football shirt before.
@Greg Marshall , as you were kind enough to chat to me at length about Castore previously, can you share these images with the club/Castore please and ask if this is the quality we should expect?
These two shirts will be going in the bin at the end of the season – but I've got massive concerns about the quality of our future merchandise.
If they make a mess of the 150 anniversary stuff, it'll be unforgivable.
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Got all 4 kits, 2 training kits and a pair of shorts.
No issues at all, thankfully.
Agreed, my away one in particular is incredible.Me too.
3 tops, a training top and 3 pairs of shorts.
All washed at 30° and a low spin.
They've been washed countless times and they're as good as new.
Best quality strips I've had.
He's been tagged in the post made 30 minutes ago.Is the SLO aware of this situation and dealing with it?
There’s a lot to be said for selling jerseys with just the main sponsor or without any . It stands to reason that all these wee thin ironed on sponsors won’t last the test of time . Neither will the tiny “ follow follow” parts in the nape of the neck . While it’s a nice touch it isn’t really required and just causes bother .Glad this thread has resurfaced. My Energy Check sponsor has now cracked and is peeling off, as of last week.
Shouldn’t the washing information come with the products mate , that’s what the manufacturer would say I think . Follow there instructions .Always wash football shirts on the lowest , quickest cycle. Helps massively.