German second division club St. Pauli are set to play in their own in-house manufactured kit next season after failing to find a supplier who could meet their sustainability requirements.

"Under the motto 'If you want something done, do it yourself', St. Pauli has set the goal of producing the most sustainable teamsport collection in the world with its own DIY brand," said the club in a statement.

"As no external provider was able to meet the criteria in full, the club will assume responsibility for production itself in future."

Playing under its famous skull-and-crossbones logo, the Hamburg-based club has a reputation for taking a left-wing stance against racism, sexism, fascism and homophobia.

In the past, St Pauli has produced it's own honey to raise awareness of the declining bee population.

The club's head of sales Bernd von Geldern says the aim is "sustainability and fair working conditions" with the playing shirts and kit due to be ready next May.

"In launching our own teamsport collection, we remain steadfastly on our path of independence," added club president Oke Goettlich.

Last Friday, St. Pauli announced their agreement with US equipment suppliers Under Armour will discontinue when the current season ends in May.