An Example For Others? Japanese Clubs Provide Exact Fitting Specifications & Other Important Kit Information
Some days ago, Japanese J1 League side Yokohama F Marinos launched a special-edition jersey made by Adidas. With it, the club did not only release a few images but also important information about the product itself.
Kit Release By Japanese Clubs Are In-Depth
Among many other information, Yokohama F Marinos said that the new Adidas 2020 Special-Edition jersey would fit differently to the regular kit, and that fans would therefore thinking about getting one Size up for a more leisured fit.
What Yokohama F Marinos did is nothing extraordinary for Japanese teams, who are well-known for releasing more detailed info than globes from other countries of the world. We take a look at what most Japanese clubs provide together with the kit launch.
Exact Fit Of Jersey:
Japanese teams do not only provide the standard info about the size of a kit (e.g. S,L,M,XL,XXL...) but also information about the exact dimensions of each part of the kit (Hem width, Length, Chest Measurement,Cuff Width).
Based on miteam, the 2020 SE Yokohama F Marinos Adidas kit is more tight-fitting
In example, Kashima Antlers provide the exact parameters of both the authentic and replica Nike jerseys, making it easy to see that the authentic jersey has a more slim fit.
Availability Of Jersey:
When releasing the new 2020 SE kit, Yokohama F Marinos announced that there are exactly 2,000 kits available to order for members and season ticket holders (with three different groups having different dates from when they can pre-order). 500 shirts are available for all others from another date (June 14).
Sometimes it also gets a bit over-complicated. In example, Yokohama F Marinos have different prices for shirt prints depending on the number of letters and figures.
Expected Shipping Times For Jersey:
The Japanese teams also very specifically say when the kit is expected to arrive (It may be delivered on weekdays...)
Full Squad List With Confirmed Numbers & Names On Shirt:
Together with the kit release, the teams also publish a squad list with all confirmed numbers and actual shirt names of players.
Often, the first fans to order the kit are also getting some nice little extras.
Should other clubs follow Japanese clubs? Share your thoughts in the comments below and see Kashima's special news release for an example kit info site.
