Nike's
new England away kit evokes the team's rich history, national pride and
distinctive style. The kit sees the welcome return of England’s most popular
and evocative red away color. First worn in 1951, England famously wore red
shirts when they won the World Cup at Wembley in 1966.
The
new away shirt is a modern classic with an entirely red body reflecting the
pride and passion of England’s loyal fans. The shirt also speaks to England’s
uniquely understated style heritage with a tailored collar. The placket has two
buttons; the bottom one is red, while the top one is white with red thread to
replicate the St George’s cross.
To
celebrate the Football Association’s 150th anniversary, the iconic three lions
crest is rendered in gold on the away shirt. A gold star above the crest
celebrates England’s win in 1966; a gold ribbon graphic beneath proudly
displays "150 years" and the dates 1863 - 2013.
The
away shorts are white with another gold crest on the front, while the socks are
red with a thin white band at the top.
The
kit showcases Nike’s belief in style, craft and pride while enhancing the
performance of players with key technological features.
RECYCLED
POLYESTER
The
kit is made from recycled polyester as part of Nike’s commitment to produce
performance apparel with reduced environmental impact. The shirt and shorts of
each kit are made from up to thirteen recycled plastic water bottles.
In
the pioneering process, plastic bottles are chopped into flakes, then melted
down to form yarn that is spun into fabric, reducing energy consumption by up
to 30 percent compared to manufacturing virgin polyester.
Since
2010, Nike has diverted more than 1.1 billion plastic bottles from landfill
through the use of recycled polyester.
FABRIC
AND NIKE DRI-FIT
The
kit weighs just 150 grams, 23 percent lighter than previous Nike kits. It also
boasts a 20 percent stronger knit structure and significantly improved stretch.
The
fabric uses Nike Dri-FIT technology to draw sweat away from the body through
the fabric where it can evaporate, to keep players cool and dry.
Ventilation
zones, consisting of tiny laser-cut holes, feature under the arms on both
sides, as well as at the shorts waistband, to allow additional comfort and
cooling. A mesh panel across the entire back increases air circulation.
FIT
AND CONSTRUCTION
The
shirt has been crafted with bonded T-bars to support the seams at key points and
inner welded seams with a clean finish to give a more striking appearance,
while also increasing comfort and performance.
NIKE
PRO COMBAT
To
complete the ultimate playing uniform for modern football, Nike Pro Combat
baselayer is supplied to be worn underneath the match-day kit, offering players
greater comfort and impact protection.
The
Nike Pro Combat range of long-sleeve and short-sleeve tops made of
sweat-wicking fabric allows players to keep cool and dry in hot conditions, and
warm and dry when the weather becomes cold. The slider shorts feature extra
padding and thigh protection to absorb impact so players can go to ground and
tackle with greater confidence.
