One of the most successful football clubs in the world, Manchester United has unveiled their new home kit for the 2023-24 season today, with the club saying it represents the “deep connection between Manchester and its rich industrial heritage”, while still retaining it’s signature red color that has become the club’s identity for over a century since the club’s reformation in 1902.
The club’s now home kit predominantly retains the red Adidas shirt, with black detailing across the shoulders and a red, white, and black striped flat-knit crew neck collar, a significant change from the previous red shit-white collar designs the club has been sporting for more than five years. Apart from the advertising, fans caught the first real glimpse of the design when famed rapper Aitch wore the new Man. U. home jersey while performing at Glastonbury.
Manchester United has been all vocal regarding their new gear, further explaining that;
“It (The new kit) pays homage to the city’s iconic red rose in a stunning geometric design and draws inspiration from the bridge over the River Irwell, which connects Manchester and Salford and stands as a symbol of the city’s strength and its profound impact on the world during the industrial revolution.”
What makes their new home kit stand out even more is the fact that the kit is “manufactured with 100% recycled materials, demonstrating Adidas’ commitment to sustainability and their ongoing efforts to combat plastic waste”. So in the era of rising global awareness for saving and sustaining the degrading environment, Manchester United has taken a step towards a sustainable shot at the future of a cleaner environment. Something which no other club has attempted till date.
Football as a sport is backed by a global community, where in money countries, the sport is considered no less than a religion. If a major club like Manchester United takes a step to promote an eco-friendly and sustainable environment, it may very well be replicated by more major clubs, which in turn will reach the masses on a much broader scale, thus, spreading more awareness for the safety and wellness of the Earth and Environment!
So you must be wondering how much does this new Mn. U. home kit cost? As per the information circulated via many trusted sources, the pricing has been kept quite decent and within the budget as the adult sized jerseys start at £80, while the ones for kids start at £55.
