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LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Cameroon will push out the limits of soccer fashion again at the African Cup of Nations with a new one-piece kit.
The Indomitable Lions caused a stir at the 2002 tournament in Mali when they turned up sporting sleeveless shirts, and kit suppliers PUMA have come up with another groundbreaking design.
Instead of the traditional seperate shirt and shorts, Cameroon's players will wear the new skin-tight athletics-style kit in the country's distinctive green, white and red colours.
The suit, which also features eye-catching red claw marks down the sides and concealed zips in the shoulders, has been designed to maximise ease of movement.
Cameroon begin the defence of their African Nations crown on January 25 in Tunisia against Algeria.
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Samuel Eto'o models revolutionary new design
Designed to enhance the level of play, the unmistakable UniQT comes in Cameroon green and red with yellow accents and features performance-based fabrics like Lycra. It has been aligned to the body’s shape allowing it to move as one with the player’s movement and retain its shape if pulled out of place. Development of the kit began in 2001 along with its predecessor, the groundbreaking sleeveless shirt worn by the Cameroon team in the 2002 African Cup of Nations. Each new UniQT has undergone extensive testing to ensure optimal performance when on the pitch. The new design represents a true milestone in football history and PUMA has applied for “utility model*” protection of the kit.
The top of the kit is skin-tight with hidden zipper closures on top of each shoulder. An elastic waistband marks the transition from the form fitted top to a looser slim fitting short. PUMA used the new ‘short-cut silhouette’ where the shorts are comparatively shorter at the front than the back. The drop tail pattern helps to minimise discomfort and removes excess friction and obstruction while running and kicking.
The kit design also features ‘lion claw tears” on each side along the oblique muscles, alluding to Cameroon’s nickname of the ‘Indomitable Lions.’ The tears are not just for aesthetics – they feature a layer of micromesh that allows air to circulate under the garment for better ventilation. In a unique application, the PUMA jumping cat logos on the front, arms and shorts are made of a faux ‘fur’ treatment, thus continuing the lion theme. In addition to the fabric treatment, a new aggressive font has been created for the player names and numbers.
“The Cameroon team has the perfect physique for this formfitting UniQT,” said Filip Trulsson, International Marketing Manager for PUMA Football. “As a group of players the ‘Indomitable Lions’ have come to symbolize confidence, athleticism and sheer power. This new streamline design moves as one with the players to further enhance their style of play and overall performance. It’s a perfect fit.’’
The revolutionary UniQT will be on display at retail, but will not be available for purchase. A replica shirt of the kit will be available for sale in February 2004 with a limited pre-launch of the authentic kit (top half only) in PUMA Flagship Stores worldwide on January 23rd 2004.
http://www.pumafootball.com
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Cameroon will push out the limits of soccer fashion again at the African Cup of Nations with a new one-piece kit.
The Indomitable Lions caused a stir at the 2002 tournament in Mali when they turned up sporting sleeveless shirts, and kit suppliers PUMA have come up with another groundbreaking design.
Instead of the traditional seperate shirt and shorts, Cameroon's players will wear the new skin-tight athletics-style kit in the country's distinctive green, white and red colours.
The suit, which also features eye-catching red claw marks down the sides and concealed zips in the shoulders, has been designed to maximise ease of movement.
Cameroon begin the defence of their African Nations crown on January 25 in Tunisia against Algeria.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=289037&cc=5739
Samuel Eto'o models revolutionary new design
Designed to enhance the level of play, the unmistakable UniQT comes in Cameroon green and red with yellow accents and features performance-based fabrics like Lycra. It has been aligned to the body’s shape allowing it to move as one with the player’s movement and retain its shape if pulled out of place. Development of the kit began in 2001 along with its predecessor, the groundbreaking sleeveless shirt worn by the Cameroon team in the 2002 African Cup of Nations. Each new UniQT has undergone extensive testing to ensure optimal performance when on the pitch. The new design represents a true milestone in football history and PUMA has applied for “utility model*” protection of the kit.
The top of the kit is skin-tight with hidden zipper closures on top of each shoulder. An elastic waistband marks the transition from the form fitted top to a looser slim fitting short. PUMA used the new ‘short-cut silhouette’ where the shorts are comparatively shorter at the front than the back. The drop tail pattern helps to minimise discomfort and removes excess friction and obstruction while running and kicking.
The kit design also features ‘lion claw tears” on each side along the oblique muscles, alluding to Cameroon’s nickname of the ‘Indomitable Lions.’ The tears are not just for aesthetics – they feature a layer of micromesh that allows air to circulate under the garment for better ventilation. In a unique application, the PUMA jumping cat logos on the front, arms and shorts are made of a faux ‘fur’ treatment, thus continuing the lion theme. In addition to the fabric treatment, a new aggressive font has been created for the player names and numbers.
“The Cameroon team has the perfect physique for this formfitting UniQT,” said Filip Trulsson, International Marketing Manager for PUMA Football. “As a group of players the ‘Indomitable Lions’ have come to symbolize confidence, athleticism and sheer power. This new streamline design moves as one with the players to further enhance their style of play and overall performance. It’s a perfect fit.’’
The revolutionary UniQT will be on display at retail, but will not be available for purchase. A replica shirt of the kit will be available for sale in February 2004 with a limited pre-launch of the authentic kit (top half only) in PUMA Flagship Stores worldwide on January 23rd 2004.
http://www.pumafootball.com
.... ugliest piece of clothing ever
