Manchester United launches new 2020-21 third kit

Today Manchester United officially unveiled their new third kit just over a week before the 2020-21 Premier League season kicks off.

The “Dazzle Camouflage” jersey was inspired by a striped design worn by Manchester United in a friendly against Sheffield United at Old Trafford in 1910 and was based on the markings of the stripes found on early versions of the coat of arms. of Manchester (in reference to the rivers Irk, Irwell and Medlock), as well as designs that are in the Central Library of Manchester.

While the home and away uniforms will represent more of the traditional United colors, the camo uniform was designed to appeal to younger fans and will be treated as a “fashion item.”

Inigo Turner, Adidas Design Director, commented on the new design during a recent interview with Athletic, stating:

“We have tried to do progressive things in all the kits, but the third kit is usually the playing field to be expressive and where we can try different things.”

Turner added that the jersey aims to “provide a new update to tradition while offering a vibrant new impression”, and that the jersey’s inner collar features a “110 Years of Stripes” message, linking it to history further. wide United.

When United wear the jersey to a match, it will be paired with plain white shorts and socks, although fans can purchase shorts and socks in the same dazzling camouflage pattern. According to the equipment guidelines established by UEFA, this third kit, especially when worn with white shorts and socks, would fall under the “light” criteria compared to the “dark” home and green away kits.