The eighteen-panel leather ball.

Until 1970 this was the football used in official matches and international tournaments.
This splendid Manufactum ball is even better than its predecessors: made from bark-tanned Allgäu cowhides, it is sewn together from 18 leather strips, as is the tradition.
Inside, it is reinforced with two layers of textile and a latex bladder. It is not cheap, so you should look after it with leather oil, but you should also use it, as weathering makes it more attractive. The picture shows the difference between »new« and »used«.

Toys.

After many pages about utensils, here are a few pages containing playthings. We never felt the need to decide whether they were intended for children or adults. Often, the simplest toys are the most popular, e.g. the football which is kicked or headed by grandparents and toddlers alike.