Santos,
a truly iconic club recognized around the world for producing some of
football’s greatest players, marked its 100th anniversary with a new high
performance jersey in turquoise blue reminiscent of the colonial heritage of
the city of Santos.
The
jersey also features rich detailing of the clubs renowned history. Inside the
collar, it reads Menino da Vila desde 1912 (“The Vila Belmiro crew since
1912”), a tribute to the club’s long list of superstar players. The font and
numbers on the jersey were inspired by the stamp styles that are found on
containers in the port of Santos City. On top of the jersey’s crest, a crown
separaes the dates "1912 – 2012." The shorts are also blue and have
stylish stitching detail on the sides.
In
line with Nike’s commitment to superior athletic performance and lower
environmental impact, the fabric of the new kit’s shorts is made with 100%
recycled polyester, while the fabric of the shirts is made with at least 96%
recycled polyester. Each kit is made using
an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles.
