Newly
crowned league champions Paris Saint-Germain today unveil their new home kit
on-pitch at their last game of this victorious season. The new look for the 2013-14 season comes the
club embarks on a new chapter after a 19-year quest to reclaim the French
league title.
The
navy blue home shirt boasts a modern new graphic on the front of the shirt
starting with a white block at the top, blue in the center and red at the
bottom. The color-blocking evolved from the distinctive vertical and historical
stripe design, which has traditionally appeared on the shirt.
This
dominant combination of colors reflects the dominance Paris Saint-Germain seek
on the football pitch, while each color reflects a different club value: blue
for grandeur, red for passion and white to represent respect. The shirt also
has a blue ribbed crew neck collar and contrasting red ribbed cuffs on the sleeves.
The
new home shorts are blue with a thin red stripe along each side. The socks are
blue with a white-and-red band at the top, along with the more traditional
red-and-white stripe on the back to give players greater visual acuity on the
pitch.
The
bold new kit showcases Nike’s inherent belief in style, craft and strong
aesthetics, while aiding the performance of players with 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.
