Puma Football Kits React to Heat Like Plastic Bags in Africa Cup of Nations
Jan 20, 2024, by Chris
- Puma Kit Issues: Puma football kits are criticized for sticking to players' bodies like plastic bags in the heat during the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Competitor Performance: Nike and Adidas kits have demonstrated superior performance in hot conditions compared to Puma's.
- Puma's Failure: Puma's kit performance is considered a failure, especially as they supplied kits to more teams than any other brand.
Puma, the sporting goods company, is facing criticism for the performance of its football kits during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.
Puma Football Kits Criticized for Reacting Poorly to Heat in Africa Cup of Nations
Players from Puma teams apparently have problems with their kits sticking to their bodies like plastic bags due to the heat.
Meanwhile, Nike's Dri-Fit ADV Nigeria kit and Adidas' cheaper Aeroready Algeria kit (not Adidas' limited Heat.Rdy) have a superior performance in hot conditions.
Zambia's in-house brand has also faced problems similar to Puma's Ultraweave, while Kappa's Tunisia kit has performed well. Other teams also have slightly sticking kits, but most are far better than Puma.
It is a challenging environment for football kit brands in the Ivory Coast, but Puma has failed to meet expectations. This is especially bad as the German brand supplied 6 teams, much more than any other brand.
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Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
