Revealed: Arsenal's new kit

13 April 2012

Arsenal today unveiled their new home strip. But although the Gunners are using the latest technology in their new kit, supporters will not be able to get an exact replica in the shops.

Manufacturer Nike has used its revolutionary new 'Cool Motion' technology for the new Arsenal design. This involves a special double layer shirt similar to those Brazil, Portugal, the USA and England's World Cup opponents, Nigeria, will be wearing in Japan and Korea.

But while fans will be able to buy double and single-layer versions of the international shirts, the Arsenal replica kit that will be in the shops will only be a single-layer version but will otherwise look exactly the same.

Nike spokesman Charlie Brooks said: "There was no need to put two layers into the Arsenal replica shirt from a fan's point of view. We want them to have the look of the players minus the extra cost of the technology which keeps players dry and comfortable during a game. A double-layer shirt will cost around £20 more than the single-layer version."

The two-layer shirt features a Dri-Fit inner layer which speeds up the evaporation of perspiration and ventilation panels in the outer layer to funnel air around the body.

The hydrophobic (water repellent) outer layer will help keep the shirt dry in the humid conditions expected at the World Cup finals in South Korea and Japan ... and it will also help shift rainwater on wet nights in north London.

Brazil's kit is available from 4 April and Arsenal fans can get their hands on their new shirts in pre-season. Manchester United, who switch to Nike for next season, and Leeds will also use Cool Motion shirts in 2002/2003.

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