Supply Chain Digital Magazine May 2026 | Page 70

SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY
Nike says it is“ setting a new standard for national team kit design: merging pinnacle cooling innovation with timehonoured tradition and bold visions for the future”. The 2026 Federation Collections represent a“ deep exploration of each federation’ s heritage, culture and identity” translated into technical specifications.
The brand 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 says:“ 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.”
Mitigating environmental supply risks 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 resilient 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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