South
Africa's "Brasilians" go for a global look with a tonal gingham home
kit.
Mamelodi
Sundowns football club next season will play in a new home kit inspired by
design trends in international football.
Boasting a tonal yellow gingham pattern, the subtle new design remains
true to the traditional colours and heritage of the club, while including some
contemporary twists.
The
"Brasilians," as the team is affectionately known (their uniforms
remind fans of the Brasilian National Team kits), will don the new jersey,
featuring a classic collar and green trim on the sleeves, at the start of the
season in August. Paired with royal blue shorts and white socks with yellow
trim, the new kit captures the club's flair and tradition.
The
Sundowns’ famed logo featuring the club's motto: "Sky is the Limit"
is proudly emblazoned on the chest of the jersey, while the inside back of the
neck reveals the club's logo.
The
new kit showcases Nike's commitment to produce performance apparel with reduced
environmental impact.
RECYCLED
POLYESTER
·
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.
·
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.
