The
all blue shirt, with blue collar and sleeves, celebrates the heritage of the
club badge, synonymous with the team and fans, whilst the red and white stripe
graphic down the centre of the shirt adds contrast and detail.
The
shorts and socks match the blue of the shirt to give a balance and elegance to
the new kit.
The
kits are made from fabric contructed from recycled plastic bottles, making them
Nike’s most environmentally friendly kit ever produced. An innovative manufacturing process reduces
energy consumption by up to 30% compared to manufacturing traditional polyester.
Since 2010 Nike has used an estimated 115 million recycled plastic bottles to
create its high performance kits.
The
kits are made out of 23% lighter fabric with 20% stronger knit structure than
Nike’s previous kits and feature Nike Dri-FIT technology to wick moisture away
from athletes to help keep them cool and dry on-pitch.
Kits
have bonded reinforced t-bar junctions that support critical seams on the shirt
and shorts and inner welded seams with a flat finish construction to improve
comfort and performance. Temperature
regulation is helped by ventilation zones, consisting of a series of tiny laser
cut holes from the under arms to the waistband, allowing air to circulate to
keep players comfortable.
Nike
Pro Combat base-layers are used by athletes to compliment playing kits to
further improve comfort and increased protection in contact situations. Fans
and players can also enjoy Nike’s Paris Saint-Germain Sportswear collection off
the pitch, inspired by the club’s heritage.
