r/BDS • u/TheHybrid2077 • Mar 17 '24
ASK THE SUB Athletic Apparel Brands?
Hey guys! I'm a pretty active person and it's about time I buy some new stuff. Can anyone give me recommendations for brands to look into? To the best of my knowledge, the following are not an option:
- Nike (Involved with Uyghur forced labor camps in China)
- Adidas (Used to sponsor Israeli Football, was also involved with Uyghur forced labor camps in China)
- Puma (Currently sponsoring Israeli Football after Adidas stopped, but announced they'll stop "sometime in 2024" - no specific date given)
- Reebok (Has been verbal about their Pro-Israel stance, also sponsored Israeli Olympic Team)
- Under Armour (Supply chain includes Israeli companies, also just opened up 15 new stores in Israel)
- New Balance (Sponsored Israeli marathons and sporting events)
My ideal choice would be to purchase from brands that have taken a Pro Palestine stance or a stance against Israel and condemned their actions. However, due to a lack of such brands, I'm also okay with purchasing from brands that are neutral.
Note: While I'd like to know about brands that I can purchase from, please also feel free to let me know which other brands to avoid (and also why)
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u/YourSecretsSafewthme Jul 21 '24 edited Jul 22 '24
So still no "good" brands in this thread? Who are we supposed to buy from??
Edit: I just did a bit of a dive on Columbia sportswear and couldn't find any zionist links - seems like at least a "neutral" option. They specialize in outdoors, hiking and ski etc clothes but now they also own Prana and Mountain Hardwear and Sorrel. I think they do "every day" athletic wear as well, so could be a good option.