NIKE AUSTRALIA 2012 AWAY KIT
Australia’s new away kit celebrates the vibrancy, youthful energy and modern approach of both their nation and football team.
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.
The fabric is also up to 23% lighter than the version four years ago. Embedded with Nike Dri-FIT technology, the kits help to regulate players temperatures on the pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool faster than ever before.
Laser-cut ventilation on the shirt promotes localised cooling where athletes need it most to remain focused on the game.
A new double knit structure and yarns also makes this kit 20% stronger, with no compromise to fit and feel with natural cotton added for comfort.
The new Australia away shirt has an obsidian blue body with a new and bold yellow stripe along the entire left side, which runs through the national coat of arms, and reflects both the nation’s modernity, and the contrasting and bright light of the vast Australian landscapes.
On the right sleeve is a smaller yellow stripe, which completes the stripe on the body of the shirt, while inside the neck is the Football Federation Australia badge.
The new away shorts are obsidian blue, while the new away socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, are also obsidian blue with “Australia” on the back of each calf.
NIKE NEW ZEALAND 2012 AWAY KIT
The New Zealand All Whites debuted their new Away Jersey against Jamaica last night in Auckland.
The new away shirt is black and skillfully features a tonal effect of the silver fern across the whole of the body. 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.
The fabric is also up to 23% lighter than the version four years ago. Embedded with Nike Dri-FIT technology, the kits help to regulate players temperatures on the pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool faster than ever before.
Laser-cut ventilation on the shirt promotes localised cooling where athletes need it most to remain focused on the game. A new double knit structure and yarns also makes this kit 20% stronger, with no compromise to fit and feel with natural cotton added for comfort.
The new away shorts are black, while the new away socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, are also black with ‘New Zealand’ on the back of each calf.
NIKE CROATIA 2012 AWAY KIT
Croatia’s new Away National Team Kit kit features the country’s famous red and white checks in an innovative, contemporary style.
Since gaining independence 21 years ago, Croatia’s unique kit has become an important and passionate symbol of the young country. The away jersey is blue with a section of the torso revealing the country’s famous red and white checks, signifying that even when Croatia’s players are away from home their country is still close to their hearts.
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 percent 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.
The fabric is also up to 23 percent lighter than the version four years ago. Embedded with Nike Dri-FIT technology, the kits help to regulate players temperatures on the pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool faster than ever before.
Laser-cut ventilation on the shirt promotes localised cooling where athletes need it most so they can remain focused on the game.
A new double knit structure and yarns also makes this kit 20 percent stronger, with no compromise to fit and feel and natural cotton added for comfort.
Inside the neck is the message “Uvijek Vjern,” which translates as ‘Always loyal’, to celebrate the loyalty Croatians feel for their football team since becoming an independent nation.
The away shorts are blue. The away socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, movement and protection, are also blue with a wide band featuring the red and white checks.
NIKE TURKEY 2012 AWAY KIT
Turkey’s new away kit represents the countrys’ football heritage and national symbols in a contemporary and stylish new design.
The away shirt is an updated version of the design Turkey wore in their first-ever game and for the next 40 years. It is white with a red crew neck collar and a red chest stripe, with the crest in the center.
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 percent recycled polyester, while the fabric of the shirts is made with at least 96 percent recycled polyester. Each kit is made using an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles.
The fabric is also up to 23 percent lighter than the version four years ago. Embedded with Nike Dri-FIT technology, the kits help to regulate players temperatures on the pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool faster than ever before.
Laser-cut ventilation on the shirt promotes localised cooling where athletes need it most to remain focused on the game.
A new double knit structure and yarns also makes this kit 20 percent stronger, with no compromise to fit and feel with natural cotton added for comfort.
Inside the back of the neck is a graphic of the All Seeing Eye, also known as the Evil Eye or Nazar Boncugu. It’s a charm in Turkish culture that promises to bring bearers luck and keep a watchful eye over them, warding off evil and keeping them safe.
The away shorts are white. The home socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, movement and protection, are also white with a red stripe at the top.
NIKE PORTUGAL 2012 AWAY KIT
Portugal’s new away kit draws inspiration from the country’s adventurous seafaring history and famous explorers.
The away jersey is white with a large cross on the front — a revered national symbol that was emblazoned on the sails of Portuguese ships. The half-red, half-green cross is divided diagonally at the center to represent the Armillary Sphere, a Portuguese national symbol for 500 years and also found on the nation’s flag. Another Armillary Sphere symbol can be found inside the jersey’s neck.
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 percent recycled polyester, while the fabric of the shirts is made with at least 96 percent recycled polyester. Each kit is made using an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles.
The fabric is also up to 23 percent lighter than the version four years ago. Embedded with Nike Dri-FIT technology, the kits help to regulate players temperatures on the pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool faster than ever before.
Laser-cut ventilation on the shirt promotes localised cooling where athletes need it most so they can remain focused on the game.
A new double knit structure and yarns also makes this kit 20 percent stronger, with no compromise to fit and feel and natural cotton added for comfort.
The away shorts are white. The away socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, movement and protection, are also white with a small green cross on the back of each calf.
NIKE NETHERLANDS 2012 AWAY KIT
The Netherlands’s new Away National Team Kit represents the inherent style and authority of Dutch football in a sophisticated new black design.
The sharp black of the new away jersey denotes both authority and a lethal approach to the game. It’s augmented with a striking orange panel from the home shirt on the right side from the shoulder to the torso.
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.
The fabric is also up to 23% lighter than the version four years ago. Embedded with Nike Dri-FIT technology, the kits help to regulate players temperatures on the pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool faster than ever before.
Laser-cut ventilation on the shirt promotes localised cooling where athletes need it most to remain focused on the game.
A new double knit structure and yarns also makes this kit 20% stronger, with no compromise to fit and feel and natural cotton added for comfort.
Inside the neck, a graphic “Nieuwe Meesters” (”New Masters”) pays homage to the creativity and craft of renowned Dutch artists of the 17th century such as Rembrandt and Vermeer while also celebrating the talent and potential of the current Dutch team.
The away shorts are black, while the new away socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, movement and protection, are also black, giving the kit a bold appearance.
NIKE FRANCE 2012 AWAY KIT
France’s new Away National Team Kit represents natural style and elegance with iconic details and designs from French fashion.
The new away shirt has a classic white body with seven thin, obsidian blue stripes on the cuff of each sleeve to represent the iconic French design of the Marinière. The shirt’s constructed collar also echoes French style with a long placket and a bonded tape around the edge of the collars.
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.
The fabric is also up to 23% lighter than the version four years ago. Embedded with Nike Dri-FIT technology, the kits help to regulate players temperatures on the pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool faster than ever before.
Laser-cut ventilation on the shirt promotes localised cooling where athletes need it most to remain focused on the game.
A new double knit structure and yarns also makes this kit 20% stronger, with no compromise to fit and feel with natural cotton added for comfort.
Inside the back of the neck, a thin red tape represents the red ribbons worn by the French after the revolution of 1789 celebrating their freedom and their solidarity with the victims of the guillotine.
Below the tape is the message “Nos differences nous unissent” (”Our differences unite us”), which celebrates France’s diverse population.
The away shorts are white with a tonal print of the Marinière in a panel on each side. The away socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, movement and protection, are also white.
NIKE KOREA 2012 AWAY KIT
Korea’s new Away National Team Kit is infused with powerful national symbols and showcases a modern and stylish design.
Korea prides itself on having a harmonious and united football team, whose greatest strength is the players’ dependence on each other. In celebration of this quality, the kit takes inspiration from the Taegeuk — the yin and yang circle from the national flag.
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.
The fabric is also up to 23% lighter than the version four years ago. Embedded with Nike Dri-FIT technology, the kits help to regulate players’ temperatures on the pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool faster than ever before.
Laser-cut ventilation on the shirt promotes localised cooling where athletes need it most to remain focused on the game.
A new double knit structure and yarns also makes this kit 20% stronger, with no compromise to fit and feel and natural cotton added for comfort.
The new away shirt is white with a unique and twisting blue and red sash across the front, which represents the two intertwined colours of the Taegeuk.
Inside the back of the neck is a Tuhon symbol written in traditional Korean calligraphy that signifies “Fighting Spirit” — the quality that defines Team Korea’s success.
The new away shorts are white, while the new away socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, movement and protection, and are also white with “Korea” displayed on the back of each calf.
NIKE FOOTBALL PARTNERS WITH LEADING CLUBS IN BRASIL
Nike Football already enjoys a strong presence in Brasil thanks to its partnerships with the Brasil National Team and Corinthians. With the addition of four new teams to its roster – Bahia, Coritiba, Internacional and Santos – Nike has strengthened its position as the leading sports brand in Brasilian football.
Players from each club wore new uniforms at an event in Rio de Janeiro in February. Players Lulinha, Rafinha, Andrigo and Elano showed off their team colors and Nike’s cutting edge design and technology.
The uniforms draw on the rich heritage of each club with insignias and detailing that celebrate club history and the passion fans have for their teams.
Each kit features Nike’s Dri-FIT technology, which helps regulate players’ temperatures on pitch by removing sweat from the body to help keep them dry and cool.
Bahia, the leading team in northeast Brasil, will wear a white jersey with a round collar edged in blue with red detail. Across the front are two blue and red horizontal stripes. The shorts are dark blue with a white stripe along the side and stylish stitching on the front.
Inspired by the concept of “modern classic,” Coritiba’s new jersey is all white, with two horizontal green stripes and a shield in the center. The jersey features a traditional fine polo collar in green. The shorts are black with a green stripe along the side.
The new Internacional jersey is red with a white V-neck collar inspired by kits of the 1960s. The shirt also features white cuffs that can be turned over to reveal the words Campeão deTudo (”Champion of Everything”). Printed on the inside of the back of the neck are the club shield and flag of the team’s home state of Rio Grande do Sul — a tribute to the fans’ devotion.
The jersey for Neymar’s Santos team harkens back to the team’s glory days and celebrates its centennial anniversary. Inside the collar, it reads Menino da Vila desde 1912 (“The Vila Belmiro crew since 1912”), a tribute to the club’s long string of superstar players. The font and numbers on the white jersey were inspired by the stamp styles that are found on containers in the port of Santos City. On top of the crest, a crown separaes the dates “1912 – 2012.” The shorts are also white and have stylish stitching detail on the sides.
The Bahia, Coritiba and Internacional jerseys arrive in Nike stores in Brasil in February. Santos jerseys arrive in March. For more information visit: Nikefutebol.com
NIKE BRAZIL HOME AND AWAY KIT 2012-13
Nike Football’s new Brasil uniform for 2012-2013 celebrates Jeitinho Brasileiro (“The Brasilian Way”) – the spirit that encompasses the resilience, creativity and relentlessly positive and innovative approach that has helped make the Brasil National Team the most successful in the history of football.
The Brasilian home jersey, affectionately known as Amarelinha (“Little Yellow One”), has become a revered national symbol that represents both the hopes of the Brasilian people and their vibrant and diverse culture.
In line with Nike’s commitment to superior athletic performance and lower environmental impact, the fabric of the new shorts is made with 100% recycled polyester, while the fabric of the jerseys is made with at least 96% recycled polyester. Kits are made using an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles.
The new kit marks a return to tradition with a classic, authentic design that recognizes the country’s glorious football history. The shirt boasts a clean yellow body and a classic V-neck collar with a thin green trim. The shirt also features deep green cuffs, which can be turned over to reveal the rallying cry of Nascido Para Jogar Futebol (“Born to Play Football”) written in the style of Pichacao, a distinctive form of urban graffiti.
Printed on the inside of the back of the neck is a graphic by Brasilian artist Don Torelly. The graphic depicts an outline of the Brasilian federation’s crest containing the Southern Cross, a constellation of stars that was seen over Rio de Janeiro when the Brasilian republic was founded in 1889.
The design of the bold green numbers on the shirts is inspired by the numbers on Brasil’s national bank notes.
The new home shorts are a traditional blue color with a thick white stripe along the side.The new home socks, now with improved cushioning for greater comfort, movement and protection, are white with a green band at the top. A band of diamonds wraps around the center, echoing the tattoos of indigenous warriors.
The new kits are Nike Football’s lightest ever — up to 23 percent lighter than the previous versions. Nike Dri-FIT technology is incorporated throughout the kits, which helps regulate players’ temperatures on pitch by removing sweat from the body to keep them dry and cool. Laser-cut ventilation on the shirts delivers localized cooling where athletes need it most.
Thanks to a new double-knit structure and yarns, the kits are 20 percent stronger than previous versions, without compromising on fit and feel. A small amount of natural cotton has been added for comfort.
Brasil 2012 Away Kit
The new away kit contains the same distinctive features as the home kit, but is entirely in varsity royal blue with yellow trim. The shorts are blue, and for the first time feature a thick yellow stripe along each side. The socks are blue with a tonal band of diamonds around the center.
Brasil Training and Lifestyle Collection
Nike has also launched an integrated training and lifestyle collection to complement the new uniform and enable players and fans to show their pride on and off the pitch.
For training, players will benefit from an innovative range of apparel designed to keep them comfortable in a variety of conditions. In hot weather they’ll keep cool in a short-sleeve training top with ventilation panels. When the temperature drops they’ll warm up in a mid-layer training top that protects against wind chill. In rainy conditions, players can add a windproof and waterproof long-sleeve performance shell top.
Brasilian fans will also be able to express their pride and honor their team’s culture with the launch of a new range of hoodies, tracksuit tops, T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, jackets and rugby tops. The range comes in Brasil’s iconic colors, features the Brasilian crest and other symbols, and boasts premium fabrics and elevated design.
