2025, September 16
The sustainable fashion platform "Bourzma" has launched an initiative aimed at applying for a Guinness World Record by creating the world’s largest basketball jersey. The oversized jersey is being sewn from reused sportswear, combining approximately 500 basketball jerseys.
The initiative’s goal is not only to set a record but also to raise awareness of the environmental impact caused by the textile industry. Bourzma encourages people to give clothing a “second life” in their daily routines, while inspiring with creative examples and showcasing the possibilities of upcycling.
The basketball jersey was chosen as a symbol of Latvia’s sports culture, and its creation coincides with the EuroBasket 2025 championship taking place in Riga. The jerseys needed for the record attempt have been provided with the support of AJ Power Recycling and local basketball players. The project is carried out by five designers from the Bourzma community, who specialize in sustainable fashion and design.
Once the record is confirmed, the giant jersey will be transformed into new collections using its fragments. Currently, the formal process is underway – the Guinness committee is being provided with the required evidence, including video materials and witness statements.
Let Fashion Live On
Hand over unnecessary clothes and shoes for reuse or recycling! Textile sorting and recycling can significantly reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Specialized purple textile collection containers accept clothing, footwear, household textiles, bags, and belts, ensuring their reuse and recycling. Learn more about textile sorting and container locations at ajpower.lv/en/textile-sorting.
About Bourzma
Bourzma is a unique platform that transforms into a physical space at different times and locations, where artists can present and sell their work, collaborate, and promote sustainable thinking. The platform focuses on fashion, art, and music, with the goal of encouraging creativity and supporting a sustainable lifestyle.
About AJ Power Recycling
AJ Power Recycling operates in the management systems of textiles, packaging waste, hazardous products, and electrical/electronic equipment waste, supervised by the State Environmental Service (VVD). The company provides businesses with full exemption from the payment of the natural resource tax. AJ Power Recycling is part of the AJ Power Corporate Group, which has been operating since 2014. The group’s turnover in 2024 exceeded EUR 110 million.
