'Next-Gen' Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit 2018 World Cup / 18-19 Kit Template Revealed
Feb 11, 2018, by Chris
With the launch of the the 2018 England Football Association kit collection, Nike also revealed the successor of the infamous Nike Vapor Aeroswift soccer jersey template - the Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit template. The Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit kits are designed 'to facilitate speed through performance and aesthetic'.
England's 2018 World Cup jersey is based on the new Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit jersey design
Two years ago, Nike revealed their all-new Vapor Aeroswift soccer jersey template. The Nike Vapor Aeroswift template mainly caused controversy amongst kit fans because of the streamlined kit designs, which were often quite rightly criticized for being boring.
The Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit kit is the 'authentic' jersey that is worn by the players themselves, while Nike's replica kit without groundbreaking technologies is the 'Replica' version for everyday wear and, with some limitations sports.
Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit Kit
The new Nike 2018 Fast Fit Vaporknit jersey features a modern design with various key elements for optimal breathability, lightweight and speed such as sleek sleeves with engineered yarn and an open-hole texture on the chest and back.
The shorts of the Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit jersey have no other seams to offer more flexibility and less distraction than any Nike football shorts before.
Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit Kit - Features
- Vaporknit, a highly engineered body-mapped knit fabric, supports increased airflow by producing a duct-like effect.
- Built-in ribs on the inside of the kit help reduce cling
- Open-hole texture of the knit on the chest and back are precisely plotted against footballers’ heat and sweat maps for optimal breathability.
- New heat transfer crest is 64 percent lighter than previous crest applications, and Nike’s most-breathable ever.
- Engineered yarns on the sleeves contribute to the speed aesthetic of the kit.
- The short has no outer seams, which reduces friction and increases range of motion.
The new 2018 World Cup kits based on Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit 2018 template retail at a price of around 120 Euro, whereas the replica jerseys are available for around 85 Euro.
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