Kaizer Chiefs
2013-2014 home kit celebrate club heritage and iconic design.
In
a departure from the diagonal stripes proudly sported by last season’s
double-title champions and South Africa’s most celebrated club, the Kaizer
Chiefs’ new home kit goes back to basics with the return of the gold jersey for
the upcoming season, which kicks off in August.
In
keeping with the club's traditional gold and black colours, the new jersey pays
homage to the club’s rich heritage, evoking memories of the team's first league
title in the 1970s.
The
new kit references the success of the "Glamour Boys" of this period
and is further inspired by the Chiefs’ return to glory with its 2012-13 season
victory.
The
classically-styled gold jersey features a black collar and black trim on the
sleeves. The iconic "Chief" insignia is embossed on the inside back
of the neck, a point of pride for Kaizer Chiefs players.
The
new home shorts are black, paired with gold socks with a solid black stripe.
The
kit showcases Nike’s belief in style, craft and pride while aiding the
performance of players with key technological features.
RECYCLED
POLYESTER
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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 13 recycled plastic water bottles.
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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.
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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
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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 help 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
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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.
The
new Kaizer Chiefs kit will be available on July 18 from the Kaizer Chiefs
Retail Store in Naturena, and at leading retailers in South Africa from July
19.
