The Adidas Telstar Durlast ball was one of the official match balls of the 1974 FIFA World Cup in Germany. It was a black-and-white ball that was designed for better visibility on black-and-white television broadcasts. The ball was made of leather and coated with a synthetic material called Durlast, which increased its water resistance and durability. The ball was named after the Telstar satellite, which was the first to send live television signals, telephone calls, and fax images through space.
