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ALL BLACK EVERYTHING: THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS NEW ALTERNATE UNIFORM

2015-08-14T22:22:00.000-07:00

Founded in 1946 and owning five Super Bowl championships, the San Francisco 49ers stand out as one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League. Featuring an honor roll that includes 23 Pro Football Hall of Famers, it is the athletes at the heart of the Niners history books. The 49ers, together with their players, the NFL and Nike, unveil a new black alternate uniform look expressive of the team’s unyielding, aggressive style of play and commitment to success.

The original 49ers color scheme included red and white, but both gold and black were added to the team’s brand identity and color palate in the 1950s. Black has primarily served as the team’s accent color — except on the practice field. During practice, 49ers quarterbacks recently took to wearing black jerseys with red numbers: a color scheme that represents authority, confidence and power. This connection precipitated the black alternate uniform, a player-requested design to transfer the sleek, sophisticated style from practice to game day.

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About the NFL Nike Elite 51 Uniform

The NFL Nike Elite 51 uniform is a completely integrated system of dress designed and engineered from the inside out. The uniform system features specific fabrics, ventilation and fabric placement in the baselayer, padding, jersey and pants so each element works in concert. Nike Flywire technology anchors the neckline to reduce weight and provide lockdown fit over pads, while increased sleeve articulation allows better range of motion. An all-over four-way stretch fabrication provides a streamlined, shrink-wrap fit.

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CLEVELAND BROWNS CELEBRATE THEIR FANS AND TEAM HISTORY WITH NEW NFL NIKE ELITE 51 UNIFORM DESIGN

2015-08-13T02:13:00.001-07:00

The city of Cleveland represents the spirit of football in America and, since 1946, the Cleveland Browns organization has drawn strength from its hometown’s hardworking ethos. To honor the city and team history, the Browns’ iconic uniform has always embodied a simple, workmanlike appearance with an immediately recognizable orange and brown color palette. This aesthetic holds an emotional power well beyond the colors, numbers and iconic stripes.

The Cleveland Browns, together with the NFL and Nike, extend this legacy with a new NFL Nike Elite 51 uniform design that respects the past and embraces the future by paying tribute to the city and the fans. The uniform incorporates a modern, 21st century Cleveland-centric design inspired by the Dawg Pound, a group that consists of some of the team’s most enthusiastic fans, and influenced by the evolution of the city itself.

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About the NFL Nike Elite 51 Uniform

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NFL UNIFORM 2012

2012-08-24T02:12:00.001-07:00

NFL UNIFORM 2012

Nike rolled out its new-look NFL uniforms , with representatives from all 32 teams on hand to model the fresh-faced gear.

Atlanta Hawks Uniform

2012-08-20T23:16:00.000-07:00

The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They play their home games at Phillips Arena in downtown Atlanta.

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2012-13 FERENCVÁROS FC AWAY KIT

2012-07-27T20:51:00.001-07:00

Modern design, the latest innovation and environmentally friendly kits: Nike unveils the new away jersey for Ferencváros FC.

Ferencváros’s new away kit fuses together its iconic green color with a modern expression. While the jersey symbolizes FTC’s deep-rooted heritage, the new design is inspired by the team’s warrior approach to winning this year’s championship.

The kit’s army green color and gold borders give a fresh and elegant look for the whole team. The three letters inside the collar refer to the slogan of Ferencváros, "moral, strength and unity."

"I really like new design, it gives me self-confidence. For me it is very important what I wear to the game, and this new kit transmits force whenever I try it on," said Mark Otten, FTC.

In producing the new uniform, Nike designers used the latest innovative technologies to help players perform at their best. The kits are made from 23% lighter fabric with a 20% stronger knit structure than Nike’s previous kits. They also feature Nike Dri-FIT technology to wick moisture away from body to help keep athletes cooler and drier on pitch. The kits have bonded re-enforced t-bar junctions that support critical seams on the shirt and shorts and inner welded seams with a flat finish construction to improve comfort and performance.

The kits are made from 100% recycled polyester, making them Nike’s most environmentally friendly kit ever produced. The manufacturing process reduces energy consumption up to 30% compared to producing virgin polyester. Since 2010 Nike has used about 115 million recycled plastic bottles to create its high performance kits.

NIKE, BRAZIL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO SUPPLY BRAZIL OLYMPIC UNIFORMS

2012-07-27T20:45:00.000-07:00

Nike Becomes Official Medal Stand, Travel and Villagewear Apparel Supplier for COB for 2012 and 2016.

NIKE, Inc. and the Brazilian Olympic Committee, COB, have confirmed a partnership for Nike to become the official Medal Stand, Travel and Villagewear Apparel Supplier for COB for the next four years, including the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games in London and Rio de Janeiro.

Nike will also supply the competition uniforms that will be worn in London for several Brazilian sports federations, including Track and Field, Football and Basketball.

“This is an unique opportunity for Nike to provide innovation that will help Brazilian Athletes perform at the highest level, both in London and in their home games in 2016”, said Cristian Corsi, Vice president and general manager of Nike do Brasil. “Nike has always been committed to bringing the best innovations to athletes at every level and we’ve done that in a powerful way for Brazil through this agreement”.

“Brazil is one of the most sport-obsessed nations on earth and Nike and Brazil have the same DNA in sport. Now we’ll be able to work together in a partnership that will certainly be significant for both partners”, said COB President Carlos Arthur Nuzman.

Nike is already a long-term partner with the Brazilian Football Federation, CBF; the Brazilian Basketball Federation, CBB; and the Brazilian Track and Field Federation CBAT, besides several national clubs and athletes.

This summer, Brazilian athletes will have access to a series of cutting-edge, lightweight performance innovations, including the Nike Hyper Elite uniform for basketball, which combines the principles of superior lightweight performance with a commitment to environmental sustainability. The Brazil basketball and football uniforms that will be worn in the UK are made from material derived in part from recycled plastic bottles.

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS UNVEIL NEW MODERN UNIFORM DESIGN FOR 2012 SEASON

2012-07-19T23:34:00.000-07:00

The fully integrated uniform system incorporates the latest in performance innovation and design while paying tribute to the school’s mascot and identity.

ARKANSAS (July 13, 2012) – Today the University of Arkansas unveiled its new football uniforms for the 2012-2013 season, featuring Nike Pro Combat System of Dress technology combined with unique design inspiration harkening back to the Razorbacks’ rich tradition and history.

The fully integrated uniform system incorporates the latest in performance innovation and design while paying tribute to the school’s mascot and identity. The team took a clean modern approach, keeping a cardinal uniform as well as a white version but will introduce a fierce new anthracite color as their alternate.

"We want to be sure our student-athletes are competing in the latest uniform technology,” said Jeff Long, Athletic Director, University of Arkansas. “In addition, the cardinal and white is our staple, the basic look that we’ll never go away from, but we are excited to introduce other options for our fan base. It’s a cutting-edge look with respect to a tradition that is uniquely Arkansas."

The Razorback’s new uniform delivers superior lightweight performance as well as optimal protection and tells a story through the new design. Nike worked closely with the university to bring elements of the schools rich Razorback heritage into a distinguished, clean and modern uniform design by emphasizing the strong iconic hog features. The shoulders are accented with jagged metallic razorback lines, which reflect the hairline along the hog’s back, thus creating a wider look across the pads. The “RAZORBACK” slogan has been placed on the front of the home jersey, which also features new number fonts and logo typeface, while “ARKANSAS” is shown on the away and alternate versions. Additionally the numbers, as well as the helmets, feature an aggressive faded finish. The “RING THE BELL” rally cry is also stitched into the inside neckline as a reminder to the athletes.

In addition to the new design, this integrated uniform system provides enhanced durability and innovation from the inside out. Additional padding without the bulk offers optimal low-profile impact protection specifically throughout the crucial “hit zone” around the hip area.

The uniform system design also emphasizes improved thermoregulation, including the Nike Pro Combat base layer, which is constructed with fabric selected for its ability to help keep the body cool and wick away sweat – making the uniform, and player, lighter and dryer. The jerseys are made of four-way stretch nylon that sheds moisture. Flywire technology in the collar eliminates two layers of fabric for improved breathability, providing a more stable anchor to keep the jersey in place.

NIKE UNIFORMS FOR CHINESE ATHLETES

2012-07-19T23:28:00.001-07:00

Superior Lightweight Performance And National Pride Combine for Archery, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting and Wrestling.

Nike has created uniforms that will be worn in London this summer by Chinese athletes competing in Archery, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting and Wrestling.

Innovations included Nike’s lightest-ever Hyper Elite basketball uniform for China’s men's and women's basketball teams and the Nike Pro TurboSpeed Uniform for China Track & Field.

Craig Cheek, Vice President & General Manager of Nike China, commented: “Nike has been bringing innovations to Chinese athletes since 1984. These new products can help athletes unlock their potential and perform their best,” said Cheek.

World champion Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang, who wore the Nike Pro TurboSpeed technology during three consecutive wins at the IAAF World Grand Prix, shared his thoughts on the Nike Pro TurboSpeed track uniform. “That was the first time for me to wear such a compressed yet comfortable uniform. By offering aerodynamic drag reduction, this technology helps me achieve my best performance,” he said.

Nike’s designs for the Chinese Federation uniforms draw inspiration from China’s rich and vibrant culture, combining Chinese calligraphy with modern architectural design elements. They use simple, powerful and vibrant lines to illustrate Chinese athletes’ strength and confidence. The striking design of the uniforms evokes a strong sense of national pride. Inspired by the lyrics of China’s national anthem, the mantra “Arise, March On” is printed into the neckline of the basketball jersey.

The uniforms also combine superior lightweight performance with lower environmental impact as part of Nike’s ‘Better World’ ethos. Innovation is embedded into the design and development process from the very beginning, addressing use of environmentally preferred materials, reduction of waste and eliminating toxics. The Track and Field and Basketball uniforms are made using materials derived from recycled bottles.

Chinese national basketball player Yi Jianlian commented: “The new uniform and shoes are lighter and more breathable. The design, with its Chinese elements, makes us feel proud and confident on the court. I also really appreciate the commitment to the environment and the fact that the uniforms are made with recycled plastic bottles.”

耐克发布中国篮球、田径、举重、网球、沙滩排球、摔跤、射箭军团比赛服装

彰显超轻性能表现并激发国家荣耀

耐克公司在北京五棵松体育馆万事达中心携手七支中国国家队发布了一系列全新的比赛服装。包括中国国家篮球队、田径队、举重队、网球、沙滩排球、摔跤队及射箭队在内的七支中国军团将穿着全新服装出征下月在伦敦举办的全球运动盛会。这些比赛服装的科技包括：为中国国家男女篮球队设计的耐克有史以来最轻质的篮球比赛服及为中国田径队设计的Nike Pro TurboSpeed比赛服。

耐克集团副总裁、大中华区总经理齐凯歌(Craig Cheek)携手易建联、王仕鹏、朱芳雨、刘炜、苗立杰、陈楠、田源、陆浩杰、王娇等22名运动员代表在活动现场发布了蕴含最新设计的比赛服。齐凯歌表示，“自1984年中国重返奥运舞台以来，耐克就开始持续不断为中国运动员创造佳绩提供最先进的运动装备。我相信我们的创新产品能帮助运动员激发自身潜能、在赛场上发挥出最佳竞技水平。

因训练日程冲突而未能出席发布活动的中国田径队男子110米栏运动员、世界冠军刘翔，日前身穿Nike Pro TurboSpeed连续三次夺取了高手云集的国际田联大奖赛冠军，他说，“这是我首次尝试紧身比赛服，它很贴合身体，穿着舒服，让我动作完成很到位，能够更专注地进行比赛。”

在带来高性能表现的同时，这些比赛服装秉承了耐克 Better World 理念，强调对环境的低影响。创新环保理念充分贯穿于产品设计和生产过程中，打造出广泛使用再生材料并充分降低物料损耗的比赛服装。中国田径队及篮球队的比赛服装的材料均来源于回收降解的塑料瓶。

除了创新科技，新比赛服融入了丰富的中国文化元素及设计理念。“中国”汉字字符和“CHINA”英文字符是中国军团新装备上最具标志性的图案。从博大精深的中国传统文化中汲取灵感，耐克设计师在传承和创新的碰撞里大胆发挥，巧妙地将汉字复杂的笔画交织和中国当代建筑物恢弘大气的线条美相结合，创造出全新的字符设计。在“中国”汉字字符中，因横向线条的夸张角度而被改变的方框，使字型更加生动独特。中国五星红旗的元素也被融入其中，“国”字上的一颗红星如同点睛之笔，熠熠生辉。在中国篮球队的队服领口处，印有“ARISE, MARCH ON(起来，前进)”的标语，灵感来自中国国歌，意在为运动员加油鼓劲。中国男子篮球队员易建联说，“新的球衣和球鞋更加轻盈，透气性更好，设计上还融入了中国元素，穿着这样的装备让我感觉很自豪，也更有信心打好比赛。而我也听说这些比赛服都是用塑料瓶回收制成，我很欣赏这样的环保理念。

NIKE UNVEILS UNIFORMS FOR RUSSIAN TRACK AND FIELD FEDERATION

2012-07-19T22:49:00.000-07:00

MOSCOW, Russia. (July 11, 2012) – Nike today unveiled its latest product innovations to be worn by the Russian Track and Field team this summer in London.

Merging performance, design and sustainability, Russian athletes will be able to take advantage of the best of Nike’s innovation with products such as the new Nike Pro TurboSpeed collection and the FlyKnit racer.

Michaela Stitz, Vice President and General Manger, Nike Central and Eastern Europe was joined by four Russian athletes Anastasia Kapachinskaya, Ksenia Vdovina, Lilya Shobukhova, Maria Savinova and Andrey Silnov to reveal the latest designs for the Russian athletes.

Nike Global Olympic Creative Director Martin Lotti said: “Our overriding design principle is superior lightweight performance, and we’ve created innovations that can help make the athlete faster. For the Russian Track and Field team, we’ve incorporated a mix of color, typeface and design that reflect the Russian national identity. Combined with the fact that every piece of apparel is made from recycled plastic bottles, it adds up to true innovation.”

The Russian uniform was inspired by a mix of iconic cultural imagery including constructivism art style and soviet era posters. The two-headed eagle crest over the heart signifies Russian pride and unity and is set against the distinctive blue and red uniform. The Russian typeface was inspired by prominent Russian artists and denotes a proud and industrious nation.

Valentin Balakhnichev, President of the Russian Track and Field Federation said: “With more than 100 athletes in our Track and Field squad this year, we are pleased to have Nike as a partner, supplying our team with innovative footwear and apparel to help unlock their potential and proudly represent their country.”

Anastasia Kapachinskaya said: “The kit should be first of all light and comfortable, to assure nothing distracts you from the competition. In my discipline speed is key and the Nike Pro TurboSpeed suit helps me to be faster on the track. I also like that the designers used traditional Russian elements in the design of the kit.”

The Nike Pro TurboSpeed suit is the lightest, fastest track uniform Nike has ever built. Based on 1,000 hours of wind tunnel testing data, it is up to 0.023 seconds faster over 100m than Nike’s previous track uniform. With a focus on sustainability, uniforms in the Nike Pro TurboSpeed collection use an average of 82% recycled polyester fabric and up to an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles.

The Nike Flyknit revolutionizes running by rethinking shoe construction from the ground up. Yarns and fabric variations are precisely engineered only where they are needed for a featherweight and virtually seamless upper. With all the structure and support knitted in, the whole shoe weighs a mere 160g (5.6 ounces). The inspiration for Nike Flyknit was born from everyday athlete insights, craving a shoe with the qualities of a sock: a snug fit that goes virtually unnoticed to the wearer.

NIKE UNVEILS BASKETBALL HYPER ELITE UNIFORM AND NIKE HYPERDUNK 2012

2012-07-19T22:27:00.003-07:00

Combining NIKE’S lightest, most technologically advanced textiles with iconic graphics, the Nike Hyper Elite Basketball Uniform helps boost players’ performance and communicates the pride of USA Basketball.

The innovation begins with Nike Aerographics, an engineered fabric that is a passive cooling solution allowing greater design and graphic flexibility while creating mesh areas in a garment without adding seams. It adds graphic interest to a garment that actually contributes to the performance by increasing air circulation. The Nike Hyper Elite Shorts to be worn by the USA Basketball team alone weigh in at 14 ounces lighter than the average shorts currently worn by professional players. Further, since unveiling Nike Aerographics in 2008, the NIKE design team has harnessed the technology’s bold design applications and endless graphic possibilities.

Taking these advancements into account, the NIKE Hyper Elite Jersey, our lightest jersey ever, features a breathable and durable design with striking Nike Aerographics. Its 3D-structured Dri-FIT fabric helps pull sweat away from the skin and reduce cling while a functional flock screenprint on the inside of the collar provides further sweat management. The sleeveless v-neck silhouette, including hem vents and modified armholes, offers mobility while the slim fit reduces bulkiness and distraction.

The jerseys are advanced to iconic when combined with bold graphics, including contrast color blocking, a signature pride Nike Aerographics on the back and a country-specific battle cry on the inside of the neck, helping to inspire players and fans alike. A federation mark, in addition to the athlete’s name and number, add to the seminal look. Meanwhile, the fabric of the men’s jersey is made with approximately 96% recycled polyester. The Nike Hyper Elite Basketball Uniform saves an average of 22 recycled plastic bottles per uniform---reflecting the NIKE commitment to considered design.

Conversely, Nike Hyper Elite Basketball Shorts feature 100% recycled polyester material, highlighting the same wicking Dri-FIT capabilities of the jersey, as well as four-way stretch fabric for mobility and comfort. Side-panels feature laser-cut perforations, supplying ventilation for supplementary sweat management. A waistband with engineered ventilation perforation and internal drawcord allows for a more secure, comfortable fit around the waist.

Nike Hyperdunk
Elevating basketball performance to the next level, NIKE debuts the Nike Hyperdunk, part of the landmark Nike Lunarlon Collection. An innovative combination of advanced NIKE Flywire technology and a basketball-specific NIKE Lunarlon cushioning system, this light, more supportive, durable and breathable shoe is expressly designed to meet the demands of elite basketball players worldwide.

The upper of the Nike Hyperdunk features the most advanced version of NIKE Flywire, which uses high-strength cables for support and stability. These responsive cables are loose when at rest and dynamic in motion, tensing to help stabilize the foot. A synthetic heel clip enhances lockdown, as the engineered foam and mesh of the upper reduces weight while further increasing breathability, strength and durability. Simultaneously, the collar of the shoe wraps lower in the back and higher over the front, increasing flexibility and lateral stability in the heel and ankle. The open mesh tongue and full inner sleeve provide lightweight ventilation and a more secure, comfortable fit.

Midsole, basketball-specific Lunarlon foam cushioning supplies a soft, yet responsive foundation. Improving upon past models, there is additional foam in key areas, enhancing lateral stability and durability. A 3-D shaped, glass-reinforced, composite mid-foot shank offers torsional rigidity and responsiveness. Moving to the outsole, solid rubber provides durability and traction on a variety of surfaces while a modified traction pattern and forefoot pivot circle enhance multi-direction grip. Moreover, a high-wrapping lateral outrigger provides reinforcement for hard cuts, providing players with the support they need for high performance.

NIKE Pro Combat Men’s Hyperstrong 2.0 Vis-Deflex
Superior on-court protection comes from the NIKE Pro Combat Men’s Hyperstrong 2.0 Vis-Deflex shirt and shorts. Providing impact protection under basketball jerseys, via ergonomically designed Vis-Deflex floating foam technology, these advanced garments allow players to battle with increased confidence.

For the upper body, the NIKE Pro Combat Men’s Hyperstrong 2.0 Vis-Deflex Shirt serves as lightweight armor on the ribs, side and lower back regions while flat-seam construction minimizes chafing. Dri-FIT fabric wicks away sweat and mesh side panels improve ventilation. Meanwhile, NIKE Pro Combat Men’s Hyperstrong 2.0 Vis-Deflex Shorts defend the tailbone and thigh regions of the lower body that take the most abuse. Employing the same flat seam technology and floating foam technology as shirts, these protective shorts also place mesh overlay on pads to enhance comfort.

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PORTUGAL 2012 NATIONAL TEAM HOME KIT

2012-05-28T21:29:00.001-07:00

Portugal’s new home kit has been augmented with symbols from their glorious seafaring history.

The new Portugal home kit is a classic design, featuring an all red body with an elegant green crew neck collar.

On the sleeves are green crosses formed from thin stripes, with the horizontal lines extending around the entire cuff, to represent the revered Portuguese national symbol, which was emblazoned on the sails of the ships Portugal’s explorers navigated around the world.

Inside the neck is an Armillary Sphere, an astronomical and navigation instrument, which these explorers used to discover the world. It has been a national symbol for over 500 years, featuring in architecture, and most famously as the background to the Portuguese shield on the national flag.

The new home shorts are red, while the new home socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, are also red with a thin green stripe at the top and a small green cross on the back of each calf.

In line with Nike’s commitment to combining athletic performance with lower environmental impact, fabric for the new kit's shorts is made with 100% recycled polyester, while the shirt fabric is made with a minimum 96% recycled polyester. Each kit is made using an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles.

The kits are constructed using Nike Dri-FIT technology to wick moisture and are made out of 23 percent lighter fabric with 20 percent stronger knit structure than Nike’s previous kits. The shirts also feature laser-cut ventilation holes to promote localized cooling, to help regulate player temperatures during a match.

POLAND 2012 NATIONAL TEAM HOME KIT

2012-05-28T21:20:00.001-07:00

The new Poland kit was first revealed in December 2011 and it will take its place in the spotlight when Poland co-hosts football’s biggest European tournament this summer. The kit is inspired by the Polish flag – Poland’s most universal and respected national symbol.

The jersey represents the most iconic symbol of Poland depicted by the national flag in white and red. It will carry a nation in the most important year in Polish football history, so the jersey will be remembered for many years to come.

The shirt also features the traditional national crest – an Eagle, reflecting the pride and passion of Polish football.

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THE NETHERLANDS 2012 NATIONAL TEAM HOME KIT

2012-05-28T21:15:00.001-07:00

The Dutch are celebrated for their enlightened and attractive football, as well as their unconventional approach to design and art, which can appear chaotic and untamed, but is always functional with a distinctive purpose.

The home shirt is in the traditional Dutch vibrant orange, but now has tonal diamond prints on both the left side of the torso and the right side of the bottom to create a sash effect to echo the design of their first ever kit from 1904.

Inside the neck is the graphic “Nieuwe Meesters” (New Masters) which pays homage to the name collectively given to the renowned Dutch artists of the 17th century, while also celebrating the current Dutch side, a hugely talented group of players who have the potential to make their own history.

The new home shorts are in traditional orange, while the new home socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, movement and protection, are also in orange, giving the entire kit a strong, clean and unmistakably Dutch appearance.

FRANCE 2012 NATIONAL TEAM HOME KIT

2012-05-28T21:10:00.001-07:00

The new France home kit is a bold departure from the traditional blue and white design and has been inspired by the military uniforms.

The body of the shirt boasts a tonal print of the mariniere, an iconic French design consisting of thin stripes, alternatively in Meteor Blue, the color of the traditional French shirt, and then lighter Pacific Blue from the military uniforms.

The unique high collar of the shirt is decorated with gold piping, and again has been inspired by the collars of the military jackets.

On the cuff of both sleeves is a hexagon to represent France, and contains three tones of gold to echo the national flag the Tricolour.

Inside the back of the neck runs a thin red tape with the message ‘Nos differences nous unissent’ (Our differences unite us), which proudly celebrates the diversity of the French nation.

The shorts are in Meteor Blue with a lighter Pacific Blue stripe along each side, while the socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, are in Meteor blue featuring four tonal stripes.

CROATIA 2012 NATIONAL TEAM HOME KIT

2012-05-28T21:03:00.001-07:00

Croatia’s unique kits are an important and emotional symbol of their young country.

Featuring their famous red and white checks, the home shirt has a red crew neck collar with the body now featuring an even bigger and bolder red and white check. The sleeves contain smaller checks to create an overall more colourful design.

Inside the neck is the message “Uvijek Vjerni” which translates as ‘Always loyal”, to celebrate the loyalty and passion Croatians feel for their football side.

The new home shorts are white, while the new home socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, also white with a subtle band of tonal checks.

NIKE FOOTBALL UNVEILS ARSENAL HOME KIT FOR SEASON 2012/13

2012-05-28T20:50:00.000-07:00

THE Arsenal home shirt for the 2012-13 season pays tribute to the North London club’s visionary past and bright future, inspired by 126 years of innovation and style.

Arsenal Football Club has long been the benchmark for innovation and change. It was Herbert Chapman – the club’s manager from 1925 to 1934 - who championed the use of floodlights, numbered shirts and white footballs in the modern game. And Nike, official kit supplier and leaders in design and innovation, has unveiled a home kit that pays tribute to club heritage whilst offering players and fans a modern and stylish new uniform.

The shirt boasts the traditional red block body with white sleeves but fans will find a new twist to the kit; a blue (obsidian) hoop detail on the collar, sleeves and socks.

Blue (obsidian) has long been used as a third colour on Arsenal’s shirts throughout their illustrious history and features in the Arsenal crest; and it’s inclusion in the kit for the 2012-13 season nods to that past but gives it a fresh, bold look.

Heritage details include an inner neck graphic which reads; “Victoria Concordia Crescit (the club’s latin logo meaning victory through harmony). The outer neck graphic is a nod to Chapman’s famous ‘WM formation’ that galvanised and shaped the modern game.

As is traditional, the new shorts are white but with a WM formation on the side, and ‘Arsenal’ in the back of the waistband. The home kit socks are white with red and blue (obsidian) hoop detail.

Whilst the kit combines modern sport and youth style to give the club an iconic new look, Nike’s innovation gives the team our most technologically advanced kit to aid athlete comfort and performance.

The new home kit is made from Nike’s ground-breaking recycled polyester, making it Nike’s most environmentally friendly kit ever produced. Each kit (shirt and shorts) is made using up to thirteen recycled plastic water bottles. This innovative manufacturing process reduces energy consumption by up to 30% compared to manufacturing traditional polyester. Since 2010 Nike has used an estimated 1115 million recycled plastic bottles to create its high performance kits.

The kits are made out of 23% lighter fabric with 20% stronger knit structure than Nike’s previous kits and feature Nike Dri-FIT technology to wick moisture away from athletes to help keep them cool and dry on-pitch.

Kits have bonded re-enforced t-bar junctions that support critical seams on the shirt and shorts and inner welded seams with a flat finish construction to improve comfort and performance. Temperature regulation is helped by ventilation zones, consisting of a series of tiny laser cut holes from the under arms to the waistband, allowing air to circulate to keep players comfortable.

Nike Pro Combat base-layers are used by athletes to compliment playing kits to further improve comfort and increase protection from injury. Whilst fans and players can enjoy the Nike’s Arsenal Sportswear collection off the pitch, inspired by the club’s heritage.

NIKE FOOTBALL UNVEILS MANCHESTER UNITED HOME KIT FOR THE 2012/13 SEASON

2012-05-28T20:43:00.003-07:00

MANCHESTER UNITED will play in a new home kit inspired by the city’s industrious past this season. The 2012-13 shirt will feature the iconic gingham check that hailed from Manchester’s famous cotton mills.

Manchester United Football club’s success has been founded on the traditional values of respect and hard work. Those values are what made Manchester the city it is and from the mid 18th century the cotton mills there were prolific in the industry. From those mills came the gingham fabric, an iconic check that like Manchester United is famous around the world and is now – for the first time – used on a Manchester United home shirt.

The tonal gingham in traditional and iconic red gives the home shirt a bold new look. The black v-neck collar gives the shirt a contemporary look. The inner back neck graphic on the shirt reads, ‘Forged in Industry, Striving for Glory’; paying tribute to the cities industrial past but also the club’s hard-working ethos.

The outer neck graphic is the iconic devil symbol so synonymous around the world with Manchester United whilst a diagonal hatched graphic on the white shorts is a subtle link to the gingham used on the shirt.

The socks are black with a red detail on the top and a white devil icon. They offer a new and innovative design featuring an updated cotton footbed offering the support and comfort enjoyed by professionals to all that wear them.

The new home kit is made from Nike’s ground-breaking recycled polyester, making it Nike’s most environmentally friendly kit ever produced. Each kit (shirt and shorts) is made using up to thirteen recycled plastic water bottles. This innovative manufacturing process reduces energy consumption by up to 30% compared to manufacturing traditional polyester. Since 2010 Nike has used an estimated 115 million recycled plastic bottles to create its high performance kits.

Nike Pro Combat base-layers are used by athletes to compliment playing kits to further improve comfort and increase protection from injury. Whilst fans and players can enjoy the Nike’s Manchester United Sportswear collection off the pitch, inspired by the club’s heritage.

NIKE FOOTBALL UNVEILS BARCELONA HOME AND AWAY KITS

2012-05-28T20:23:00.003-07:00

BARCELONA’S new home and away kits fuse together club tradition with a modern and creative expression to give the team an exciting new look for the 2012 – 13 season. Combining performance innovation with low environmental impact each kit (shirt and shorts) is made using up to thirteen recycled plastic water bottles.

Home:

Barcelona’s new home kit sees the famous blue and red stripes fused together to give the shirt a bold new look.

For years the club has taken the best of its homegrown talent (the cantera) and fused those young stars with the world’s finest players, giving the team a mixture of youthfulness, tradition and creativity - all qualities that inspire the new kit.

The red crew neck collar gives the shirt a classic but modern feel, whilst the graphic on the outer neck is the Catalan Senyera flag. The inner neck reads, ‘MÉs Que Un Club’ (More than a club). The blue on the shirt is a darker blue than seasons gone by. And the font used on the Kit is inspired by Catalan architecture.

The blue shorts have a red stripe on the side and ‘Barca’ on the back waistband. The blue socks have Barça in yellow in the same font as the shirt. The socks also offer a new and innovative design featuring an updated cotton footbed offering additional support and comfort.

Away:

The new away kit is an explosion of bright colour to celebrate the club’s effervescent style of play.

The new shirt fuses orange into yellow on the body paying homage to the city’s mixture of culture, art, style and architecture. The shirt has a classic orange crew neck ribbed collar with the famous Blaugrana detail on the back of the neck and orange sleeves.

The outer back detail on the shirt is Catalan’s Senyera flag, whilst the inner neck graphic reads, ‘Més que un club’ (More than a club). The font used on the kit is inspired by Catalan architecture.

The yellow shorts have the Blaugrana detail along the side seam and ‘Barca’ on the back of the waistband. The yellow socks also have the Blaugrana detail on the top and the ‘Barca’ detail on the back.

Whilst the kits combine modern sport and youth style to give the club an iconic new look, Nike’s innovation provides our most technologically advanced kits to aid athlete comfort and performance.

The kits are made from Nike’s ground-breaking recycled polyester, making them Nike’s most environmentally friendly kit ever produced. An innovative manufacturing process reduces energy consumption by up to 30% compared to manufacturing traditional polyester. Since 2010 Nike has used an estimated 115 million recycled plastic bottles to create its high performance kits.

Nike Pro Combat base-layers are used by athletes to compliment playing kits to further improve comfort and increased protection in contact situations. Fans and players can also enjoy Nike’s Barcelona Sportswear collection off the pitch, inspired by the club’s heritage.

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OAKLAND RAIDERS 2012 NIKE FOOTBALL UNIFORM

2012-05-28T19:59:00.002-07:00

The Oakland Raiders have chosen to stay with their traditional black and silver design aesthetic as well as their former uniform fabrication this year. In addition to serving as the Raiders on-field supplier for uniforms, sideline apparel, practice wear and baselayer, Nike will provide both men’s and women’s fan wear apparel. Athletes will now also be able to wear the Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Glove featuring the interlocking team logo on the palms.

ELITE 51 UNIFORMExplore the next generation in superior lightweight performance. See the full innovation of the Nike Elite 51 Uniform. Launch the interactive tech sheet.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 2012 NIKE FOOTBALL UNIFORM

2012-05-28T19:56:00.001-07:00

The Philadelphia Eagles have chosen to stay with their traditional design aesthetic as well as their former uniform fabrication this year. In addition to serving as the Eagles on-field supplier for uniforms, sideline apparel, practice wear and baselayer, Nike will provide both men’s and women’s fan wear apparel. Athletes will now also be able to wear the Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Glove featuring the interlocking team logo on the palms.

ELITE 51 UNIFORMExplore the next generation in superior lightweight performance. See the full innovation of the Nike Elite 51 Uniform. Launch the interactive tech sheet.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 2012 NIKE FOOTBALL UNIFORM

2012-05-28T19:52:00.001-07:00

The Carolina Panthers have chosen to stay with their traditional black and silver design aesthetic as well as their former uniform fabrication this year. In addition to serving as the Panthers on-field supplier for uniforms, sideline apparel, practice wear and baselayer, Nike will provide both men’s and women’s fan wear apparel. Athletes will now also be able to wear the Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Glove featuring the interlocking team logo on the palms.

ELITE 51 UNIFORMExplore the next generation in superior lightweight performance. See the full innovation of the Nike Elite 51 Uniform. Launch the interactive tech sheet.

ATLANTA FALCONS 2012 NIKE FOOTBALL UNIFORM

2012-05-28T19:48:00.004-07:00

The Atlanta Falcons have chosen to stay with their traditional design aesthetic as well as their former uniform fabrication this year. In addition to serving as the Falcons on-field supplier for uniforms, sideline apparel, practice wear and baselayer, Nike will provide both men’s and women’s fan wear apparel. Athletes will now also be able to wear the Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Glove featuring the interlocking team logo on the palms.

ELITE 51 UNIFORMExplore the next generation in superior lightweight performance. See the full innovation of the Nike Elite 51 Uniform. Launch the interactive tech sheet.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 2012 NIKE FOOTBALL UNIFORM

2012-05-28T19:42:00.003-07:00

The Green Bay Packers have chosen to stay with their traditional design aesthetic as well as their former uniform fabrication for the coming season. In addition to serving as the Packers on-field supplier for uniforms, sideline apparel, practice wear and baselayer, Nike will provide both men’s and women’s fan wear apparel. Athletes will now also be able to wear the Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Glove featuring the interlocking team logo on the palms.

ELITE 51 UNIFORMExplore the next generation in superior lightweight performance. See the full innovation of the Nike Elite 51 Uniform. Launch the interactive tech sheet.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 2012 NIKE FOOTBALL UNIFORM

2012-05-07T23:41:00.001-07:00

The San Diego Chargers have chosen to take full innovation in the Nike Elite 51 Uniform including Flywire technology to reduce weight and provide a lockdown fit over the pads. Keeping with their traditional design aesthetic, the uniform is completely engineered from the inside out. The new uniform focuses on creating a system where the baselayer, padding, jersey and pant work in concert with each other. A few of the new innovations include increasing sleeve articulation for better range of motion and integrating new four-way stretch fabrication to provide a streamlined shrink-wrap fit.

ELITE 51 UNIFORMExplore the next generation in superior lightweight performance. See the full innovation of the Nike Elite 51 Uniform. Launch the interactive tech sheet.

In addition to serving as the Chargers on-field supplier for uniforms, sideline apparel, practice wear and baselayer, Nike will also provide men’s and women’s fan wear apparel. Athletes will also be able to wear the Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Glove featuring the interlocking team logo on the palms.

KEY FEATURES OF THE NIKE ELITE 51 UNIFORM INCLUDE:

LIGHTER - The Nike jersey and pant, wet or dry are lighter than previous versions
FLYWIRE TECHNOLOGY - Eliminates layers, reduces weight, and provides lockdown fit
ZONED MESH VENTILATION – Provides cooling zones for optimal thermoregulation
ZONED STRENGTH - High tenacity, stretch material, for lightweight lockdown strength.
CUT FOR MOBILITY – Four-way stretch, hydrophobic materials enable range of motion wet or dry.
STRETCH TWILL NUMBERS – Four-way stretch even on numbering system
CUSTOMIZABLE BASELAYER PADDING – Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong baselayer with integrated lightweight, Deflex padding offering customizable flexible protection.
DEFLEX PADDING - Lightweight, flexible impact protection integrated into top “hit zone” areas
ALUMINUM D-RING BELT - Aircraft-grade aluminum D-ring belt reduces weight.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 2012 NIKE FOOTBALL UNIFORM

2012-05-07T23:34:00.001-07:00

The Kansas City Chiefs have chosen to take full innovation minus Flywire technology in the neckline in order to stay true to their design aesthetic. While the Chiefs look will stay true to years past, the TV numbers have moved from the sleeve to the shoulder – a subtle change that harkens back to years past. The new Nike Elite 51 Uniform was designed and engineered from the inside out, focusing on creating a system where the baselayer, padding, jersey and pant work in concert. A few of the new innovations include increasing sleeve articulation for better range of motion and integrating new four-way stretch fabrication to provide a streamlined shrink-wrap fit.

ELITE 51 UNIFORMExplore the next generation in superior lightweight performance. See the full innovation of the Nike Elite 51 Uniform. Launch the interactive tech sheet.

In addition to serving as the Chiefs on-field supplier for uniforms, sideline apparel, practice wear and baselayer, Nike will also provide men’s and women’s fan wear apparel. Athletes will now also be able to wear the Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Glove featuring the interlocking team logo on the palms.

KEY FEATURES OF THE NIKE ELITE 51 UNIFORM INCLUDE:

LIGHTER - The Nike jersey and pant, wet or dry are lighter than previous versions
ZONED MESH VENTILATION – Provides cooling zones for optimal thermoregulation
ZONED STRENGTH - High tenacity, stretch material, for lightweight lockdown strength.
CUT FOR MOBILITY – Four-way stretch, hydrophobic materials enable range of motion wet or dry.
STRETCH TWILL NUMBERS – Four-way stretch even on numbering system
CUSTOMIZABLE BASELAYER PADDING – Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong baselayer with integrated lightweight, Deflex padding offering customizable flexible protection.
DEFLEX PADDING - Lightweight, flexible impact protection integrated into top “hit zone” areas
ALUMINUM D-RING BELT - Aircraft-grade aluminum D-ring belt reduces weight.