Rightdm00 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Sweat wicking has been around for 2 decades plus. This isn't something new. I buy my son's a home kit every year but I'm out this time. I can't support our players running around in these abominations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Risso said: I'll defer to Rob's expertise on this, but surely who actually makes the shirt is down to Castore? I can't imagine we have a shirt design contract, and then a separate shirt manufacture contract? Surely it's all on Castore just to design and then gets the shirts made? I thought with Fantatics they make all the shirt tat and the manufacturer just slaps their name on it? As Luke Roper never actually designed his villa shirt did he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 22, 2023 I've actually never seen anything like how wet these shirts look/are it's really weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I continue to be surprised given our ownership that we aren't with Adidas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 It really is the most bizarre situation and it really can’t be helping the players. They’ve got to be conscious of how wet they are, and that’s got to be restrictive. Anyone that’s ever been caught in a downpour, fell into a body of water, sweated profusely or entered a wet T-shirt competition will know how heavy clothing feels when wet. Plus it looks really shit at a time when we’re meant to be at our recent best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Risso said: I'll defer to Rob's expertise on this, but surely who actually makes the shirt is down to Castore? I can't imagine we have a shirt design contract, and then a separate shirt manufacture contract? Surely it's all on Castore just to design and then gets the shirts made? Pretty sure they are manufactured under licence by Fanatics same as the shirts from Kappa and Luke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasetown Villa Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 It’s a sheer embarrassment. Douglas Luiz looked like he’d dived into a swimming pool 5 mins after coming on. How can a Premier League football club have such a shit standard of kit? Why is Nassef not sorting out a deal with Adidas? Conflict of interest? I mean Man City are sponsored by Etihad Airways so surely we could have our kit manufactured by Adidas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withes_shin Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On a positive... Its stopped all the kids (and big kids) begging for shirts after a game now 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 46 minutes ago, ChicagoVillan1983 said: I continue to be surprised given our ownership that we aren't with Adidas! Castore bid more money, much more! a triple A company, only pay for triple A teams. The Nike Acorns kit for was a beauty, I love it. The shirt I love and hate is the AST / Reebok kit. That shirt got so bloody rough it almost grated off my nipples! But it's also the shirt we wore when we won our last trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 41 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: It really is the most bizarre situation and it really can’t be helping the players. They’ve got to be conscious of how wet they are, and that’s got to be restrictive. Anyone that’s ever been caught in a downpour, fell into a body of water, sweated profusely or entered a wet T-shirt competition will know how heavy clothing feels when wet. Plus it looks really shit at a time when we’re meant to be at our recent best. You offering? I've never seen kits get so wet, even in hot humid countries, not after 15 mins anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 22, 2023 Have the club not made any comment on this? I'd be amazed if the official Twatter account isn't deluged with comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted September 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, sidcow said: Have the club not made any comment on this? I'd be amazed if the official Twatter account isn't deluged with comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I couldn't decide between the home shirt and the black goalkeepr shirt. I went with the home one. As a particularly sweaty guy, I'm going to regret this aren't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) Edited September 22, 2023 by Jas10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Utterly atrocious and embarrassing… Cannot fathom how that shirt could even remotely be comfortable to wear… Soaking wet and sticking to the body/skin… must be a real nuisance. What a major mess up, something must be done asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jas10 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Looks like a wet plastic carrier bag… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) Something’s got to be done… players are going to be freezing being so drenched in the cold weather too… as much/more of a concern than in hot weather… It’s embarrassing… something that should never have been made or allowed to happen… got to be some sort of repercussions for Castore and they have to come up with a solution…. Wear the fan versions of the shirt (if they don’t have the same issue) or last seasons shirts or the training tops… anything’s better than this shite… It’s negative exposure too… Edited September 22, 2023 by Jas10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 The furthest thing from “breathable fabric” I have ever seen… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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