# Flatpack Airless Soccer Balls The 'My Football Kit' Consists of 54 Individual Pieces By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-football-kit References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/01/14/nendo-designed-an-airless-football-that-never-deflates/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/) Soccer balls require a certain level of maintenance when it comes to inflation, so the 'My Football Kit' has been created as a way to offer players in low-income areas with a way to keep equipment on hand that is always ready for use. The kit consists of a [flatpack set of 54 puzzle-style pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set) that will come together to form a sturdy soccer ball. The various components are crafted with recycled polypropylene and elastomeric synthetic resin to provide a comfortable, soft feedback that is similar to what you'd experience with an inflated ball. The 'My Football Kit has been designed by [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twotabbed-beer-can) for [Molten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molten-chocolate-cups) and could be easily maintained by simply swapping out pieces when required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flatpack Sporting Equipment:** The trend of developing flatpack sports equipment to reduce shipping costs and improve access to equipment could be extended to other sports and hobbies. - **Sustainability in Sports Equipment:** The incorporation of recycled materials and eco-friendly design elements in sports equipment could be a profitable source of differentiation for manufacturers. - **Modular Sports Equipment:** The development of modular sports equipment could provide users with greater flexibility and customization options, while also reducing manufacturing costs and environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of sports equipment could leverage modular, sustainable and flatpack design to improve access, reduce costs and differentiate themselves in the market. - **Non-profit Organizations for Underprivileged Communities:** Non-profit organizations that work with underprivileged communities could leverage such innovative products like flatpack soccer balls to improve access to sports equipment. - **Education:** Educational institutions could incorporate sustainable and modular sports equipment into physical education curriculums to teach students about the importance of eco-friendly design and encourage creativity in problem solving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unfolding Soccer Ball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set.md) - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Celebratory Soccer Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-popcorn-kit.md) - [Encapsulated Soccer Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-football-game.md) - [Durable Canine Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-soccer-ball.md) - [Playful Foosball Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football-moc.md) - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Game-Changing Tennis Equipments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-tub.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co.md)