French
Champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) next season will play in a new
predominantly white away kit that features modern colour-blocking of red, white
and blue to celebrate the side’s famous club colours. Young PSG fan Karim,
winner of the #ICICESTPARIS contest, travelled to Sweden with Nike and the club
on their pre-season tour to help unveil the new away kit.
The
shirt has a tri-colour design — blue at the top, white in the middle and red at
the bottom — giving it a youthful and passionate appearance that reflects
club’s attachment to Paris.
The
colour-blocking evolved from the distinctive vertical stripes that have traditionally
appeared on the home shirt, with each colour representing a different club
value: blue for grandeur, red to convey passion and white for respect.
Jersey
details include a blue ribbed V-neck collar that blends into the top of the
shirt, and a contrasting ribbed blue cuff on the sleeves.
The
new away shorts are white with a thin blue stripe along each side, and the
socks are white with a blue-and-red band at the top, and the more traditional
blue-and red-stripe on the back to give players greater visual acuity on the
pitch.
The
new kit showcases Nike's committment to aiding the performance of players with
key technological benefits:
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.
