LEAKED: Nike To Replace Vaporknit For "All-New" 'Dri-FIT ADV' Authentic Technology
Apr 20, 2021, by Chris
Update: The first football product featuring Nike's new Dri-FIT ADV technology has been leaked. It not only gives us a first look at the new Dri-FIT ADV logo but also at the new cut & material Nike's of player-issue kits and other products for 21-22.
Nike's authentic products will have a new authentic technology from 2021 to replace Vaporknit. Let us find out all about "Nike Dri-FIT ADV".
Ahead of the EURO 2016, Nike introduced its all-new authentic kit, called Nike Aeroswift. In 2018, Nike Aeroswift was replaced with Nike Vaporknit. The second-gen Nike Vaporknit was just launched in 2020.
Nike 2021 Authentic Technology - Nike Dri-FIT ADV
The new Nike 2021 authentic jersey technology is called "Nike Dri-FIT ADV". The name derives from Nike's replica shirt technology, Dri-FIT, with an added ADV for "Advanced".
The replica kit technology is still called "Nike Dri-FIT".
Nike Dri-FIT ADV follows the same approach as Vaporknit
The Nike Dri-FIT match kits come with a new cut - it was designed with reduced seams to allow for free movement.
Tech-wise, the Nike Dri-FIT ADV products combine "moisture-wicking fabric with advanced engineering and features" to keep players cool.
In fact, Nike's FC Barcelona 2021 training range already feature Nike's next-gen knit material.
Nike Dri-FIT ADV follows the same approach as Vaporknit
Nike Dri-FIT ADV follows the same approach as Vaporknit - optimal breathability through advanced engineering. So it is an evolution and name change for the next-generation authentic player-issue performance products but not a completely new beginning.
All Nike 2021-2022 football kits will have the "Nike Dri-FIT ADV" technology. The Nike Dri-FIT ADV will be also used for other high-end Nike football products such as training gear.
Nike reunites its different sports and its authentic player issue products
For 2021, Nike has created a range of Dri-FIT ADV products for Rafa Nadal.
For Rafael Nadal's 'Dri-FIT ADV' shirt, Nike "used insights from Rafa to create a sleeve design that feels smooth and natural through your swing". Rafael Nadal's 2021 removes seams from the back of the shoulders for fewer restrictions.
Nike Dri-FIT - Replica Kit Technology 2021-22
- Nike Dri-FIT technology moves sweat from your skin for quicker evaporation - helping you stay dry and comfortable.
- Replica design is modeled after what the pros wear on the pitch.
The Nike Dri-FIT ADV authentic kits will retail at 140 Euro, just as the Vaporknit.
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Rodri to Wear Number 16 at FC Barcelona
Incoming FC Barcelona signing Rodri is set to wear his trademark number 16 jersey following his big-money switch from Manchester City. The Spanish international midfielder has built an iconic association with the number throughout his career at club level with Manchester City and on the international stage with Spain.
The number 16 shirt had previously belonged to young midfielder Fermín López. Following direct conversations between the players, Fermín has agreed to vacate the number and switch to the number 7 shirt, allowing Rodri to take his favored jersey ahead of the 26-27 season.
Real Zaragoza 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new Real Zaragoza 26-27 away kit was officially launched, bringing back the club's traditional "tomate" (tomato) red look for the upcoming season.
Manufactured by Adidas, the Real Zaragoza 2026-27 away jersey features a vibrant red base complemented by a vertical blue and white stripe running down the left chest behind the club crest. White Adidas Three Stripes sit on the shoulders, while the round collar and sleeve cuffs feature subtle white and blue trim details. Caravan Fragancias returns as the main front-of-shirt sponsor.
Matching red shorts and socks with white accents and "RZ" detailing complete the full Real Zaragoza 26-27 away strip.
Kuching City FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Malaysian Super League club Kuching City FC has officially unveiled its new kit collection for the 26-27 season, made by local brand Starsport. The new range incorporates local Sarawak identity, vibrant graphics, and fresh color palettes across the entire set.
The Starsport Kuching City 26-27 home jersey features a distinctive half-and-half look in amazon green and white, complemented by embossed club crest motifs throughout the fabric and red-and-white detailing on the collar and cuffs. The away shirt brings a bold statement in red, highlighted by a black and yellow waving checkerboard pattern across the chest and shoulders along with a classic polo collar. Rounding out the outfield range, the third jersey opts for a pastel peach base accented by lime green trim on the v-neck collar and cuffs alongside subtle tonal pinstripes.
Alongside the outfield shirts, Starsport introduced three colorful goalkeeper strips featuring energetic halftone dotted graphics in orange and purple, teal and dark blue, and yellow and gold. All kits proudly feature AirBorneo and AFFIN BANK as the primary front-of-shirt sponsors.
CS Sedan 26-27 Away Kit Released
French side CS Sedan Ardennes and technical sponsor Kappa have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Released under the slogan "SEDAN, PARTOUT" (Sedan, Everywhere), the design aims to celebrate the club's history and heritage across the Ardennes region and beyond.
The Kappa CS Sedan Ardennes 26-27 away shirt features an off-white base complemented by subtle vertical pinstripes on the body. A split-color aesthetic defines the upper sections, incorporating a dark green right sleeve and a rich red left sleeve, mirroring Sedan's classic club colors. The design also features the iconic Kappa Banda running along the shoulders, a custom "1919" sleeve badge paying homage to the year the club was founded, and the club motto placed inside the collar.
The new kit was worn on the pitch for the first time during Sedan's fixture against OCPAM. The CS Sedan Ardennes 2026-27 away shirt is available to purchase through the club's official online store for €70.