No More In-House Kits - FILA Becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv Kit Maker
Jan 7, 2019, by Chris
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC and leading Italian heritage sportswear brand FILA have agreed a three year-deal. FILA will supply the Club’s official kit, training and leisure wear with effect from the 2019-20 season.
In 2017, Maccabi Tel Aviv FC made an innovative step and manufactured its own branded kit and training wear.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs 3-Year FILA Kit Deal
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC and FILA announced that they will collaborate to create exclusive designs. FILA, is moving from strength to strength both on the sports field and in the high street leisure market. The Club feel such a leading brand epitomized its own demand for excellence.
Maccabi CEO, Ben Mansford, said: “We set the standards high at Maccabi and especially those that we expect from our Partners. We were immediately impressed with the dynamic and vision that FILA wanted to bring to a partnership with us. I am truly excited about the association between these two prestigious organizations. I believe both the Players and the Supporters will enjoy the kit designs and product ranges. We look forward to working with the team at FILA over the next 3 seasons.”
Yossi Irani CEO for FILA Israel, added: “As the hottest trendiest leading sports and fashion brand, the decision to team-up with Maccabi Tel Aviv was the easiest I made in recent weeks. We understand that the innovative, leading and most supported club amongst football fans in Israel, is the best platform for us to extend our reach and expansion of the brand and break new barriers in Israel”.
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