Lightness Makes Greatness

Lightness makes greatness, and with the new Nike national team kits re-writing the rules for elite apparel, players will be even better prepared to write history in South Africa.

The new jerseys cool the body 7 percent more than the previous incarnations; it's 13 percent lighter and stretches 10 percent more to create one of the most permeable DriFit fabric that's cut to fit better than ever before.

"It's not about light weight," Design Director for Football Thom Walker says. "It's about the right weight."

What weight remains comes from the 8 plastic bottles used to create each of the 100 percent recycled polyester jerseys. Laser-perforated mesh on the sides and a full-mesh back drop some weight and ensure cooling where the body needs it most. Bonded, instead of stitched, seams ensure maximum athlete comfort.

From the unique, perforated numbers and lettering to the Inner Pride graphic on the inside of each federation crest, not a single design element was overlooked, creating a custom and considered design for each nation. The new kits ensure athletes and fans alike will be able to get every ounce out of their own performance.

Explore all the new national team away kits on NikeSoccer.com starting 3.3





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