Sustainability Magazine May 2026 | Page 124

CIRCULAR ECONOMY
It says its 2026 Federation Collections also offer a“ deep exploration of each federation’ s heritage, culture and identity”.
It adds:“ Home kits are anchored in each federation’ s DNA, while away kits are designed as future classics, creating bold and authentic expressions for a new generation.”
Janett adds:“ We’ re incredibly proud that our jerseys worn next summer will feel light, unrestrictive and comfortable for an entire match.
“ That’ s the kind of comfort that helps an athlete stay completely focused on the competition for 90-plus minutes.”
Removing climate as a variable Nike President Amy Montagne says:“ Our national team kits start with the athletes who wear them and the fans who stand behind them.
“ These players carry a nation on their backs and their kits travel with football culture far beyond the pitch.
“ We take that pride seriously. These kits bring the best of Nike together with an apparel innovation designed to remove climate as a variable for athletes and design that reflects a deep connection to each federation’ s DNA – creating something athletes feel proud to wear and fans feel truly connected to.”
Nike’ s Aero-FIT performance cooling technology is central to this vision.

“ Nike exists to mak athletes better and breakthrough Aero technology deliver future of our indu defining apparel innovation”

Janett Nichol VP, Apparel & Advanced Digital Creation
Studio Innovation NIKE
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