Update: Puma to Drop Ultraweave Kits Due to Player Complaints?
Feb 8, 2023, by Chris
Update: Our source has told us that Puma's decision to ditch the Ultraweave kit template has been not finally settled. Meanwhile, Brazilian club Palmeriras already released their 2023-2024 home and away kits. None of the three versions offered features Ultraweave.
Palmeriras use Drycell for the 23-24 Player Kits
Palmeriras 2023-2024 Kits - 3 Different Versions Available - Player, Replica & Fan
For the first time, Puma and Palmeiras bring to the market three different versions of the shirts: Player, Replica, and Fan, which have different details, technologies, and finishes to meet the different expectations of fans.
Palmeriras did also use Drycell for last season's authentic kits
The Palmeriras 23-24 home and away Player jerseys feature Jacquard fabric, PUMA's TPU shield, star, and logo. Most interestingly, however, is that the Player kit(s) use Puma's dryCELL technology for maximum moisture absorption. This has been already the case with Palmeriras' 22-23 kits.
When comparing the fabric of the Puma Ultraweave kit with the Palmeriras 23-24 home kit, several differences become visible. What is also interesting are the richer 3D logos of the Palmeriras 23-24 kit, which look much nicer than the super-thin Ultraweave logos.
The Fan and Stadium models have more attractive prices for the consumer, with small changes in fabric and finishing. The Replica version has Pollen fabric, shield, star, and Puma logo in water-based and dryCELL technology, while the Stadium version has a Citrine fabric, shield, star, and PUMA logo in water-based and dryCELL technology.
24 January 2023: Exclusive: Puma to Drop Ultraweave Kits Due to Player Complaints
Puma, one of the leading sportswear brands, are set to drop their revolutionary Ultraweave technology due to player complaints.
The Puma Ultraweave technology was introduced in Fall of 2021 and is being used since the current 2022-23 season by all Puma top teams. The Ultraweave kit is one of the lighter-ever football kits ever released at a weight of just 72 grams.
The Puma Ultraweave technology was meant to provide maximum breathability and a lightweight feel to the players. However, it seems that the Ultraweave technology has failed to live up to expectations.
Puma Ultraweave Kit Technology Causing Problems For Players in Cold Weather
We have been told that many players are complaining about feeling cold during winter matches. We have no info on which players and teams complained about the Ultraweave kits, but it was surely not one or two - Puma already decided to ditch the technology.
We have no info on which players/teams complained
Most players currently wear undershirts with Puma kits, but this is nothing limited to the kits of Puma. Instead, there seems to be no major difference in undershirts used between Adidas, Nike, and Puma-sponsored teams.
It seems probable that the players' complaints were not limited to cold weather conditions. Some players surely felt too hot during matches played in Qatar.
Puma to Return to Drycell Kit Technology For All Teams
Puma have now decided to drop the Ultraweave technology and will be using the well-known Drycell technology again next season. The Drycell technology is a combination of moisture-wicking and ventilation materials that have been used by Puma in the past.
The decision to drop the Ultraweave technology is a major blow for Puma, as the brand surely had invested a lot of money and resources in developing and promoting the new technology. However, Puma's decision to listen to the players' complaints and make the necessary changes shows that the brand are committed to providing the best possible products for their athletes.
It is good that Puma listen to the athletes and change things quickly
Puma to Ditch Ultraweave - Fact Sheet
- Puma's Ultraweave technology was introduced in Fall of 2021 and is currently being used by all Puma top teams
- Ultraweave kit is one of the lightest-ever football kits at 72 grams, meant to provide maximum breathability and a lightweight feel
- Players have been complaining about feeling cold during winter matches
- Puma has decided to drop the Ultraweave technology and return to using their well-known Drycell technology for next season
- Puma's decision to listen to player complaints and make necessary changes shows their commitment to providing the best possible products for athletes
Have you made similar experiences with the Ultraweave kit? Let us know in the comments below.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 Third Kit Released
Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
Special Club América 26-27 Kit Font Released
Club América has unveiled a special commemorative kit font for the 26-27 season, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the club's marquee Clásico matches throughout September. The bespoke nameset replaces the regular squad typography on the back of Las Águilas' primary yellow home shirt, adopting the iconic green, white, and red of the Mexican flag.
The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.
