Thermo-Bonded vs. Hand-Stitched Footballs: Which Wins?
⚙️ Understanding the Two Manufacturing Techniques When it comes to professional football production, two main technologies dominate the market — hand-stitched and thermo-bonded construction. Each has distinct performance characteristics that affect durability, water resistance, and feel on the pitch. Hand-stitched footballs use heavy polyester or Kevlar threads to join 32 panels. This classic method ensures…