Arsenal's new away
kit for the upcoming season fuses the club’s traditional away colours of yellow
and blue with a distinct contemporary style.
The shirt is yellow
with a blue polo collar and deep blue cuffs on the sleeves, both featuring a
thin yellow stripe. The polo-shirt collar reflects the best of London style,
from fine gentleman’s tailoring to urban street wear.
The new away shorts
are blue, and the socks feature the traditional Arsenal hoop sock design in
blue and yellow. The club was the first to wear socks featuring hoops in the
1930s under the innovative stewardship of manager Herbert Chapman.
“The kit looks and
feels great. Arsenal is synonymous with yellow and blue and I think this new
design fuses that tradition with a modern twist. I can’t wait to get out on the
pitch and wear it,” said winger Theo Walcott.
In addition to
providing the team with a striking new look, the kit also showcases Nike’s
inherent belief in style, craft and strong aesthetics, while aiding the
performance of players with a range of key technological features.
RECYCLED POLYESTER
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The
kit is made from recycled polyester in accord with Nike’s commitment to produce
athletic wear with a low environmental impact. The shirt and shorts of each kit
are made from up to thirteen recycled plastic water bottles.
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In
the pioneering process plastic bottles are melted down to form yarn that is
spun into recycled polyester, 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 landfills
through the use of recycled polyester.
FABRIC AND NIKE
DRI-FIT
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The
kit is made of fabric weighing just 150 grams, 23 percent lighter than previous
Nike kits. It also boasts a 20 percent stronger knit structure and
significantly improved stretch.
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The
fabric is integrated with Nike Dri-FIT technology to draw sweat away from the
body to keep players cool and dry.
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Updated
and improved ventilation zones consisting of tiny laser-cut holes on both sides
and across the entire back of the shirt, as well as at the shorts' waistband
allows more air inside the kit for additional comfort and cooling.
FIT AND CONSTRUCTION
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Nike
embarked on an innovative program creating 3D body scans of some of the world’s
leading footballers to produce a more athletic fit tailored to the contours of
their bodies.
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It
has been crafted with bonded T-bars at the junctions of the shirts to support
the seams and inner welded seams with a clean finish to give a more striking
appearance while also increasing comfort and performance.
