Nike Unveils Manchester United Away Kit for 2013-14 Season

 

Manchester United will play in a new away kit this season boasting the iconic gingham check from the city’s industrial heritage.

The new away shirt, unveiled during the club’s pre-season tour in Japan at Osaka Castle, features the gingham used on last season’s home shirt with a bigger, bolder design.

The shirt’s large black-and-midnight navy gingham checks represent Manchester’s proud industrial past when the check was produced in the city’s booming cotton mills in the 18th century.

It features a black crew neck collar and a white woven devil from the United club crest inside the back of the neck. 

The club crest at the heart of the jersey is an embroidered monochromatic midnight navy and white.

The new away shorts are midnight navy with a thin navy blue stripe on the back hem, and the away socks are navy blue with a white stripe between two black stripes, along with the traditional United bar design.

The new kit showcases Nike's commitment 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.
  
  
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Nike and Manchester City Reveal Away Kit for Upcoming Season

For the 2013-14 season Manchester City will play in a new Nike-designed away kit that honors the club's history and founding fathers. The club unveiled the kit today in Hong Kong as part of its pre-season tour.

 

City was founded as St Mark’s in 1880 before becoming Gorton AFC in 1884, and then Ardwick AFC between 1887 and 1894. The new City away shirt has a subtle half-and-half design, a graphic element that reflects Ardwick AFC's design in the 1890-91 season. The colors represent Gorton AFC, who played in black.
 

The away shirt features a grandfather collar, a long placket and a stand at the back.

The Manchester City crest, Nike Swoosh and sponsor’s logo are all in gold to reflect the Club’s most recent successes.

 

The new away shorts are black, and the away socks are black with a dark charcoal band at the top.

Order the new away kit online at www.prosoccer.co.za


This 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.

Kaizer Chiefs 2013-2014 home kit celebrate club heritage and iconic design.

In a departure from the diagonal stripes proudly sported by last season’s double-title champions and South Africa’s most celebrated club, the Kaizer Chiefs’ new home kit goes back to basics with the return of the gold jersey for the upcoming season, which kicks off in August.
 
In keeping with the club's traditional gold and black colours, the new jersey pays homage to the club’s rich heritage, evoking memories of the team's first league title in the 1970s.

The new kit references the success of the "Glamour Boys" of this period and is further inspired by the Chiefs’ return to glory with its 2012-13 season victory. 

The classically-styled gold jersey features a black collar and black trim on the sleeves. The iconic "Chief" insignia is embossed on the inside back of the neck, a point of pride for Kaizer Chiefs players.

The new home shorts are black, paired with gold socks with a solid black stripe.

The kit showcases Nike’s belief in style, craft and pride while aiding the performance of players with key technological features.

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 13 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 help 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.

The new Kaizer Chiefs kit will be available on www.prosoccer.co.za from the 19th of July.

Black is back: the Orlando Pirates 2013/14 home jersey

Adidas, the leading global football brand, earlier today revealed the new Orlando Pirates Home and Away kits for the forthcoming 2013/14 season.  



Last season the Club opted for a white home jersey variation, as a celebration of some of the great Orlando Pirates team kits of yesteryear. For the forthcoming 2013/14 season though, the Club has decided to return to the more recent variation of an full black kit for their home strip. 


“We are proud to once again support Orlando Pirates this season as we continue our strong relationship with this legendary club,” commented Gugu Ntuli, PR Manager at adidas South Africa. “Our designers have created what we believe will be an iconic jersey, as it further entrenches a strong emotional connection with the colour black and stimulates a pride in the jersey and the Club itself with the fans,” added Ntuli. 

Other than returning to a full black strip, the jersey has also taken on a few new design elements such as V-shaped neck detail done in red piping and silver treatment of the illustrious adidas 3 stripes on both the shoulders and shorts as well as player names and numbers, moving away from the traditional white – a first for Pirates. While the away jersey remains red due to the great success and identity that has been created in this variation over the past couple of years, the away jersey will also include the same design elements used on the home jersey. 


Accompanying the launch of the new Home jersey has been the Black is Back campaign, which was introduced during teaser stage and will be continued well into the 2013/14 season. “adidas worked closely with the Club to introduce the kit in a stimulating and fresh visual way, utilising strong and starkly contrasting campaign imagery to play up the heritage of the colour and it’s symbolism to the fans,” stated Lauren Haakman, adidas South Africa Brand Manager. 


Mickey Modisane, PRO at Orlando Pirates Football Club, added: “We are excited to return to black. We also wanted to involve the Club’s most ardent supporters in the campaign because we recognise the role of our supporters in the success of our Club. ‘Black is Back’ is a strong statement and we chose the phrase Ezimnyama Ngenkani to accompany it, as it perfectly describes the Club and its supporters – black and proud.”


The new home kit is now available on www.prosoccer.co.za. 

Mamelodi Sundowns and Nike Introduce Kit for 2013-14 Season

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.

Player Jersey detail...

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.

Player Jersey detail...

 
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. 

Player Jersey detail...

RECYCLED POLYESTER

• The shirt and shorts of each kit are made from up to 13 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.

The kit will be available at leading retailers from July 12.

New Arsenal away kit for season 2013-14

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.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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. 
• The fabric is integrated with Nike Dri-FIT technology to draw sweat away from the body to keep players cool and dry.
• 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

• 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. 
• 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.
  
  
  
  

Improved reaction, touch and flight of Incyte ball will be showcased in world's top leagues.

Nike Incyte Ball: Official Football of the World’s Best

This coming season, the Barclays Premier League in England, La Liga in Spain and Serie A in Italy — as well as the Brasilian league — will play with the new Nike Incyte Ball, the latest in football technology.

Continuing the tradition of making the most technologically advanced footballs in the game, the Nike Incyte ball features performance innovations that increase reaction, touch and ball flight:

• Nike RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response) technology maximizes the ball’s visibility allowing players to see the ball earlier and react faster.
  
• Five-layer construction optimizes the feel of that all-important first touch, allowing the athlete to bring the ball under control quickly and with ease.
• A high-elasticity layer on the surface allows for a cleaner strike and helps the ball travel with more speed. The micro-textured casing also delivers a more accurate ball trajectory than seen before.

Players in some of the toughest leagues in the world will begin using the Nike Inctye ball in matches beginning July 1 and also available to buy from July 1.

Available soon on www.prosoccer.co.za