Sustainable kit manufacturer PlayerLayer has unveiled a special kit design for the Marshall Islands – the last country without a national team.

The Marshall Islands, despite having a federation, players and a stadium, is one of the only sovereign nations in the world not recognised by FIFA. With rising sea levels threatening to wipe the country off the map before the team can even play an official match, the time is ticking for their voices to be heard.

The ‘2030 No Home’ kit and accompanying campaign tell this story, reminding everyone what could be lost with the irreversible consequences of the climate crisis and environmental inaction from world leaders. 

The jersey arrives in white, with an orange diagonal stripe mimicking the strip of colour on the country’s flag. A whiteout crest matches the 1.5 shirt number – the global temperature commitment agreed upon at the 2021 Paris Agreement. If temperatures exceed this number, the negative effects of climate change could take place on the Islands as early as 2030.

Marshallese flora and fauna, as well as traditional items, create an allover print in a light shade of grey to complete the stunning shirt. In the campaign, pieces of the jersey are cut out and missing, taking chunks of wildlife and culture with it – a striking visual representation of the crisis the country is facing.

The 2030 No Home jersey is available to purchase on the Federation’s website, with all kits being made-to-order to reduce textile waste.

Take a closer look at the kit below.