Why Every Adidas Granada 26-27 Hooped Kit Is Different Across Sizes
- Varying Hem Finishes: Granada CF's 26-27 home shirts display noticeable differences in how the horizontal red and white hoops cut off at the bottom hem, depending on the jersey size.
- Fixed Fabric Spacing: The cause for these discrepancies is Adidas' use of fabric with fixed-width stripes and uniform spacing, meaning different jersey sizes are cut at varying points along the fabric roll to achieve their required lengths.
- Manufacturing Necessity: Unless manufacturers scale hoop dimensions proportionally for every size, hooped kit designs will naturally have different hem finishes across various garment sizes, a process that would require custom fabric prints per size tier.
Following the release of Granada CF's 26-27 home shirt, fans visiting the official club store noticed a striking discrepancy between identical jerseys on display. Depending on the size of the shirt, the horizontal red and white hoops cut off at completely different points along the bottom hem.
Fixed Fabric Spacing Causes Varied Hem Endings
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Photos shared on social media highlight how one size finishes with a thick red stripe at the hem, while another size on the adjacent mannequin ends with a white band. The explanation behind this variation comes down to standard textile manufacturing. Adidas uses fabric produced with fixed-width stripes and uniform spacing. Because jerseys of different sizes (such as S, L, or women's fit) require different overall lengths, the template is cut at varying points along the fabric roll.
While some supporters have criticized the mismatched hems as an oversight, altering stripe proportions for every size would require custom fabric prints per size tier. Unless kit manufacturers scale hoop dimensions proportionally for every single garment size, hooped designs will naturally finish differently at the hem depending on the size you buy.