Organic jerseys, bamboo caps and a promise to the planet – welcome to the IPL’s green revolution
Cricket reflects its times. The game has evolved from the starched whites of yesteryear to today's dazzling floodlit nights. As the world confronts climate urgency, cricket faces a new challenge — and opportunity. In 2025, the Indian Premier League is no longer just a celebration of sporting excellence; it champions a cause greater than trophies.
A quiet revolution is unfolding across stadiums and living rooms. Fans show loyalty through eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, recycled plastic, and bamboo fibre. Eco-friendly IPL Merchandise has emerged—a bold new chapter in cricket's innings, full of twists and a vision beyond the scoreboard.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore has always shouted "Play Bold" from the rooftops. In 2025, they turned that boldness green. Their match kits are now woven from ocean plastic, giving waste a second life. Every fan kit comes tucked inside biodegradable pouches—as if even the packaging has decided to play for the environment.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, never ones to lag behind, have banned single-use plastic altogether. Their merchandise stores now offer refill stations, reusable bags, and wristbands made from leftover merchandise from previous seasons. Rajasthan Royals went a step further: They are rolling out organic cotton tees and hemp totes delivered by carbon-neutral couriers.
When giants move, the earth rumbles. And in the IPL 2025, it's rumbling green.
Jerseys are made from organic cotton, caps are stitched from bamboo fibres, and backpacks are spun from PET bottles that once floated in the Arabian Sea. Eco-friendly IPL merchandise isn't just good for the planet—it's become the new badge of honour for fans.
The numbers say it all. Demand for sustainable merch shot up by a staggering 67% in the first quarter of 2025. Fans are not just grabbing gear; they are embracing a cause. Refillable sugarcane water bottles and hemp bags now flood stadiums faster than Dhoni's lightning stumpings.
Sustainability isn't being sold to fans anymore. It's being celebrated by them — jersey by jersey, step by step.
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In a world where cricket heroes can turn fashion into a frenzy overnight, their shift towards eco-friendly wear has been a game-changer.
Virat Kohli has been spotted sporting bamboo-based training kits. Hardik Pandya now rocks recycled sneakers off the pitch. MS Dhoni, ever the quiet revolutionary, recently endorsed eco cricket kits for kids — planting seeds for the next generation, both figuratively and literally.
It's no surprise that brands like TATA and CRED have jumped onto the eco-wagon, too. TATA's "Green Cap," made of bamboo, has become a prized possession. It is awarded to the best players of the tournament.
Meanwhile, CRED's Eco Coin programme lets fans earn rewards for buying sustainable merchandise — because loyalty to your team and loyalty to your planet are now two sides of the same coin.
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If IPL 2025 were to hand out trophies for sustainability, the numbers would sparkle brighter than a trophy case. Thanks to recycled merchandise, over 12 tonnes of plastic have been kept out of landfills this season. Merchandise-linked campaigns have helped plant over 18,000 trees across India.
Eco-friendly stadium pop-ups and digital green passes have created a ripple effect, encouraging fans to ditch plastic and plant roots — literally.
The IPL didn't just ask fans to watch their favourite teams this year; it asked them to watch out for their planet. And the fans responded — louder, prouder, greener.
