I was approached by SoccerBible to design my vision for the football kit of 10 years time, for Issue 3 of their magazine, titled 'Football Futures.' This vision for the football kit of 10 years time is something more along the lines of a Tron-like running suit being made by NASA. With the demands of footballers increasing all the time, I feel that the technology Nike used for the Turbo Speed Suit for runners will be implemented into a football kit allowing the players even less distractions and making them more streamlined than ever.
The main technological features for the jersey, is a lightweight super fitted jersey, which would have two thin 'body-plates' on the front and the back, housing sponsors, team crests and player name and numbering. These plates would be bonded onto the front and back, in a similar fashion to the way manufacturers are now opting for stitch free heat bonded sports clothing.
With the players of today also wearing two layers (a baselayer and the actual strip on top) I feel that a design which brings the two layers into one will also emerge. Interestingly with the introduction of sock-like football boots which cover the ankle, and players opting to cut their team stockings in order to wear more comfortable socks, the football sock is also evolving. Here the sock is disposed of, creating a legging, whereby the shorts and socks are merged, these would also provide a pocket to house the shin guards.
Body plate geometric design, inspired by the contours and muscular structure of the front and back of the male torso.
