New Nike Uniforms
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April 3, 2012, 12:05 p.m. EDT
Nike and NFL Unveil New 2012 Uniforms with 32 NFL Athletes
Uniform Features Highly Innovative, Lightweight Uniform System
NEW YORK, Apr 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nike /quotes/zigman/235840/quotes/nls/nke NKE +0.49% unveiled today its Nike Elite 51 football uniforms for the 2012 NFL season -- a head-to-toe integrated system of dress.
NFL players Victor Cruz, Ndamukong Suh, Larry Fitzgerald, Brian Urlacher, Ben Roethlisberger, Champ Bailey, and Ray Rice were some of the athletes representing each of the 32 NFL teams joining Nike President & CEO Mark Parker, Nike Brand President Charlie Denson and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to unveil the highly innovative new uniforms.
“The NFL is one of the greatest sporting leagues in the world," said Parker. "We know football demands the best and we look forward to delivering performance innovation and style on the field, in the stands and on the street."
“The NFL is pleased to work with Nike,” said Goodell. “This relationship continues our commitment to delivering fans worldwide the best sports and entertainment experience. We are looking forward to the excitement and innovation Nike will bring to our game, players and fans.”
Designed and engineered from the inside out, the new uniform focuses on creating a system where the baselayer, padding, jersey and pant work in concert. Lightweight padding is also integrated directly into the crucial “hit zones” in the baselayer. New innovations include integrating Flywire technology into the neckline to reduce weight and provide lockdown fit over pads, increasing sleeve articulation for better range of motion, and integrating new four-way stretch fabrication to provide a streamlined shrink-wrap fit.
“With today’s game being about strength and speed, it’s extremely exciting to know that when I take the field for the 2012 NFL season, I will be doing so in a uniform that is lightweight, fast and durable while also providing the targeted protection I need,” said Arizona Cardinals All-Pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. “As a player, you want zero distractions on the field.”
In addition to the new fabrication and performance-led design, teams chose varying levels of design changes reflecting their unique heritage. For example, the Chicago Bears chose to continue to honor George S. Hallas, - the revolutionary player, coach and respected innovator -- by enlarging his GSH initials on the jersey sleeve. The Seattle Seahawks worked with Nike to re-design the entire design of their uniform to honor the team’s Northwest roots, and also give a nod to the fans.
“Our brief was to provide players with everything they need and nothing more. We blended cutting edge technology and fabrications with more than 40 years of knowledge, craft and insight into the game,” said Nike’s Design Director for Football, Todd Van Horne. “We worked closely with the teams, listening to their needs and delivering the best options to serve those athletes.”
The agreement with the NFL gives Nike rights to be the official uniform supplier of the NFL for on field, baselayer, sideline and practice wear. Product for the 32 team uniforms is scheduled for pre-sale on April 15th onward on nikestore.com, NFLShop.com and individual team websites. Fans can buy jerseys starting April 26th via their team stores and starting April 27th at broader retail locations including Nike stores.
The Nike Elite 51 -- A Completely integrated System of Dress -- key features include:
-- LIGHTER -- The Nike jersey and pant, wet or dry, are lighter than previous versions
-- FLYWIRE TECHNOLOGY -- Eliminates layers, reduces weight, and provides lockdown fit
-- ZONED MESH VENTILATION -- Provides cooling zones for optimal thermoregulation
-- ZONED STRENGTH -- High tenacity, stretch material, for light weight lockdown strength
-- CUT FOR MOBILITY -- Four-way stretch, hydrophobic materials enable range of motion wet or dry
-- STRETCH TWILL NUMBERS -- Four-way stretch even on numbering system
-- CUSTOMIZABLE BASELAYER PADDING -- Nike Pro Combat Hyperstrong baselayer with integrated lightweight, Deflex padding offering customizable flexible protection
-- DEFLEX PADDING -- Lightweight, flexible impact protection integrated into top “hit zone” areas
-- ALUMINUM D-RING BELT -- Aircraft-grade aluminum D-ring belt reduces weight
The uniform also features the Nike Vapor Game Sock -- a highly innovative sock designed specifically for football. The knee-high design combines compression, Nike Pro inspired cushioning, mesh venting and structure precisely where needed.
The Nike Vapor Jet 2.0 Gloves deliver a lightweight, breathable and articulated fit combined with innovative Magnigrip on the palms and between the fingers for a tacky grip suitable for all weather conditions. The team logo is featured prominently on the palm when athletes interlock both hands.
The Nike Vapor Talon Elite cleat is designed to maximize speed with premium performance attributes including adaptive traction, Hyperfuse construction and carbon fiber strength. Utilizing the best of Nike’s proven technologies, it provides lightweight traction and durability and a lockdown fit. Built for diverse ground conditions, the adaptive traction system utilizes on-demand forefoot talon cleats for multi-directional field movement.
For more information including multimedia, visit www.NIKEInc.com .
About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.nikeinc.com and follow @nike.
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April 3, 2012, 12:05 p.m. EDT
Nike and NFL Unveil New 2012 Uniforms with 32 NFL Athletes
Uniform Features Highly Innovative, Lightweight Uniform System
TMI dude.
I mean, we're talking about uniforms. Uniforms. Not a game, not a game, be we talkin' about uniforms.
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Is that future Denards jersey?
As for jerseys that don't work anymore... I got a decent span out of my Edwards jersey haha
That is Josh Cribbs. Though, since Ghoolie has been asking to replace Cribbs, maybe the Browns could use one of their 7th rounders on Denard and he can return kicks and punts.
That is Josh Cribbs. Though, since Ghoolie has been asking to replace Cribbs, maybe the Browns could use one of their 7th rounders on Denard and he can return kicks and punts.
Denard isn't coming out this year.
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Depends if you want a "replica" or a game day. The real on-field stuff is expensive, and IMHO doesn't fit as nice as the replicas. The real jerseys are cut for shoulder pads- I usually don't wear pads to tailgates.
The knock offs are usually well under $100 bucks, the gamedays over $200. If you were ever going to buy one, now would be the time, as NFLShop will be dumping all the Reebok stuff.OK, sure. If in fact you purchase a jersey worn in a game, then I would expect it to be more. That is in effect a piece of "Memorabilia" rather than just an apparell purchase.
I would think that a game worn jersey of Otto Graham's from the 40s/50s would bring quite a bit more than $140.00
OK, sure. If in fact you purchase a jersey worn in a game, then I would expect it to be more. That is in effect a piece of "Memorabilia" rather than just an apparell purchase.
I would think that a game worn jersey of Otto Graham's from the 40s/50s would bring quite a bit more than $140.00
Not sure if you are joking or not but ...
No, there is a difference between "gameday" which is basically a replica of what the players wear on ... you guessed it gameday. And "Game worn" which is an actual game word jersey and a piece of memorabilia.
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Here's a link to see what Cribbs looks like in our new Unis!
http://www.nfl.com/photos/09000d5d8280d850#id:09000d5d8280d94b
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OK, sure. If in fact you purchase a jersey worn in a game, then I would expect it to be more. That is in effect a piece of "Memorabilia" rather than just an apparell purchase.
I would think that a game worn jersey of Otto Graham's from the 40s/50s would bring quite a bit more than $140.00
Not sure if you are joking or not but ...
No, there is a difference between "gameday" which is basically a replica of what the players wear on ... you guessed it gameday. And "Game worn" which is an actual game word jersey and a piece of memorabilia.
Not sure if you are joking or not but ...
No, there is a difference between "gameday" which is basically a replica of what the players wear on ... you guessed it gameday. And "Game worn" which is an actual game word jersey and a piece of memorabilia.
Yes, I suppose I confused Gip. The correct terms are "replica" and "authentic". The "authentics" are identical to what an NFL player actually wears when he goes out on the field, the replicas aren't. Differences? Different materials, the authentics are cut for shoulder pads, (usually- a few teams silk screen) have sewn on letter & numbers as opposed to iron-on for the replicas, and have elastic grippers at the arm holes. Now if you have an "authentic" that was actually worn in a game and autographed by said player- depending on who it was- it could be worth a a lot- a real lot- as memorabilia. I'm sure there would be a few Steeler fans that would shell out as much as necessary if Ben R. autographed the jersey worn when he won the SB, and put it up for sale on e-Bay.
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Wouldn't current players jerseys be just as much? At that price, definitely FTS.
Naw I sell jerseys for a few extra bucks while im at college. I can get current jerseys for like 30 bucks from china and resell for like 80 to 90 but getting old jerseys are only made by the actual US companies which charge out the ass.
Naw I sell jerseys for a few extra bucks while im at college. I can get current jerseys for like 30 bucks from china and resell for like 80 to 90 but getting old jerseys are only made by the actual US companies which charge out the ass.
You had better be careful if the stuff isn't NFL licensed. Big Brother Goodell and his posse take a dim view of counterfeit merchandise.
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Wouldn't current players jerseys be just as much? At that price, definitely FTS.
Naw I sell jerseys for a few extra bucks while im at college. I can get current jerseys for like 30 bucks from china and resell for like 80 to 90 but getting old jerseys are only made by the actual US companies which charge out the ass.
Naw I sell jerseys for a few extra bucks while im at college. I can get current jerseys for like 30 bucks from china and resell for like 80 to 90 but getting old jerseys are only made by the actual US companies which charge out the ass.
wow...
i bet youre proud too....
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Great, help the Chinese companies make money who use child labor to make the shirts. Very Collegiate of you.
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Is that future Denards jersey?
As for jerseys that don't work anymore... I got a decent span out of my Edwards jersey haha
That is Josh Cribbs. Though, since Ghoolie has been asking to replace Cribbs, maybe the Browns could use one of their 7th rounders on Denard and he can return kicks and punts.
That is Josh Cribbs. Though, since Ghoolie has been asking to replace Cribbs, maybe the Browns could use one of their 7th rounders on Denard and he can return kicks and punts.
You know how happy that would make me if we did that next year?
I'll go make a custom jersey with Robinson and 16 on the back. I think they're like $185 and it would be completely worth it.
Ja.brill Peppers - Cleveland Brown OldBrownsFan, on 02 Jun 2017 - 5:09PM said: "No you are not the work of the devil but you are deceived by the devil." Who's got it better than us? Nooooobody! -
No change is good change, we should stay completely traditional until after we have won a superbowl and then perhaps modernize with the swirly neon shit like every other team in the league..
There is nothing ugly about our colors or uniform it is what it is and i cant wait until this team actually plays like former teams that have worn these colors before them..
We have been rebuilding since 1964, Why stop now? GO BROWNS! -
OK, sure. If in fact you purchase a jersey worn in a game, then I would expect it to be more. That is in effect a piece of "Memorabilia" rather than just an apparell purchase.
I would think that a game worn jersey of Otto Graham's from the 40s/50s would bring quite a bit more than $140.00
Not sure if you are joking or not but ...
No, there is a difference between "gameday" which is basically a replica of what the players wear on ... you guessed it gameday. And "Game worn" which is an actual game word jersey and a piece of memorabilia.
Not sure if you are joking or not but ...
No, there is a difference between "gameday" which is basically a replica of what the players wear on ... you guessed it gameday. And "Game worn" which is an actual game word jersey and a piece of memorabilia.
I wasn't really joking. I guess I don't know enough about this apparell market to know what I don't know. But what I am gathering is that you have the following:
A. A jersey, which is just a big pullover shirt basically for sale to yabos that have nothing better to do with their money
B. A gameday jersey, which is cut differently...to match those worn by players, but which was never actually worn by a player
C. A Gameworn Jersey, which is a jersey that was actually worn by a player in a real NFL game.
Is that how it goes?
Question: Do the player recycle the jerseys they wear in games or do they get a new jersey for every game? What are done with the ones that are worn when they are no longer used in a games? Do the players get to keep them? Does the team demand them back for sale on the Memorabilia market in order to make money from them?
Anyone know?
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That is Josh Cribbs. Though, since Ghoolie has been asking to replace Cribbs, maybe the Browns could use one of their 7th rounders on Denard and he can return kicks and punts.
You know how happy that would make me if we did that next year?
I'll go make a custom jersey with Robinson and 16 on the back. I think they're like $185 and it would be completely worth it.
You know how happy that would make me if we did that next year?
I'll go make a custom jersey with Robinson and 16 on the back. I think they're like $185 and it would be completely worth it.
Why do you think Cribbs would give up his number? If that were to happen, Robinson would have to change numbers. He could go to just #6.
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No change is good change, we should stay completely traditional until after we have won a superbowl and then perhaps modernize with the swirly neon shit like every other team in the league..
There is nothing ugly about our colors or uniform it is what it is and i cant wait until this team actually plays like former teams that have worn these colors before them..
No change is good change, we should stay completely traditional until after we have won a superbowl and then perhaps modernize with the swirly neon shit like every other team in the league..
There is nothing ugly about our colors or uniform it is what it is and i cant wait until this team actually plays like former teams that have worn these colors before them..
There is nothing about the uniforms that the team winning wouldn't solve.
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Great, help the Chinese companies make money who use child labor to make the shirts. Very Collegiate of you.
Great, help the Chinese companies make money who use child labor to make the shirts. Very Collegiate of you.
So you've never in you're entire life purchased or owned anything from overseas? All he's doing is what ever single American company has been doing for decades. Hell he's probably learning more about business buying and reselling those jerseys then he actually will in and economic class.
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Great, help the Chinese companies make money who use child labor to make the shirts. Very Collegiate of you.
So you've never in you're entire life purchased or owned anything from overseas? All he's doing is what ever single American company has been doing for decades. Hell he's probably learning more about business buying and reselling those jerseys then he actually will in and economic class.
So you've never in you're entire life purchased or owned anything from overseas? All he's doing is what ever single American company has been doing for decades. Hell he's probably learning more about business buying and reselling those jerseys then he actually will in and economic class.
Who said don't buy anything from overseas? Just checked- my NFL licensed replica jersey was made in Korea. Have a nice Nalini team cycling jacket from Italy. Heck, Nike's "real" stuff is made in either Malaysia, Sri Lanka, or wherever they can pay people 10 cents an hour to make it.
The counterfeit clothes industry is big business- and it's not limited to NFL merchandise. I'm not saying don't buy it, if it's not against your conscience, but I wouldn't- just to save a few bucks.
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So you've never in you're entire life purchased or owned anything from overseas? All he's doing is what ever single American company has been doing for decades. Hell he's probably learning more about business buying and reselling those jerseys then he actually will in and economic class.
Who said don't buy anything from overseas? Just checked- my NFL licensed replica jersey was made in Korea. Have a nice Nalini team cycling jacket from Italy. Heck, Nike's "real" stuff is made in either Malaysia, Sri Lanka, or wherever they can pay people 10 cents an hour to make it.
The counterfeit clothes industry is big business- and it's not limited to NFL merchandise. I'm not saying don't buy it, if it's not against your conscience, but I wouldn't- just to save a few bucks.
Who said don't buy anything from overseas? Just checked- my NFL licensed replica jersey was made in Korea. Have a nice Nalini team cycling jacket from Italy. Heck, Nike's "real" stuff is made in either Malaysia, Sri Lanka, or wherever they can pay people 10 cents an hour to make it.
The counterfeit clothes industry is big business- and it's not limited to NFL merchandise. I'm not saying don't buy it, if it's not against your conscience, but I wouldn't- just to save a few bucks.
Honestly I'd rather spend my money on a knock off jersey knowing its going to a college kid who more then likely needs the money instead of a multi-billion dollar corporation which is able to jack up the price due to them being the sole provider, especially when they both are using the same basic business model. Throw in that the consumer is saving money by buying the knock off and its a win-win in my book. Its not like Nike or the NFL is going to go bankrupt because of it. Don't get me wrong I get where you're coming from but I personally don't feel compelled to help out the big guy over the small guy, especially when their ethical business practices are on the same level. Just my opinion.
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espn is having a vote on the best classic jersey...first up browns vs jets....GO VOTE
http://www.profootballhof.com/interactive/jersey-showdown.aspx?module=HP11_content_stream
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On a side note about the new uniforms... The GreenBay Packers have rejected the new uniform designs from Nike. Not only that but they have also opted to pass on having the new tech uniforms altogether. They will use the same uniforms as they have in seasons past...
Why are they doing this? Aren't the new uniforms supposed to be lighter, allow more range of movement and other advantages?
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