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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Man City Kit Features White Sash in Homage to Historic Strips
Man City's 2025/26 Home Kit Channels History with Modern Twist White Sash Signals New Direction Manchester City have revealed their new home kit for the 2025/26 season, and in doing so, have rewritten the visual code of what a City shirt can be. Designed by Puma, the shirt retains the club's signature sky blue but introduces, for the first time ever on a home kit, a crisp white sash – a nod to the past, reimagined for the future. Traditionally a feature of City's away shirts – especially during the 1970s, and revisited in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s – the sash now takes centre stage. Puma describes the move as 'creating a connection to the past with a futuristic design' and 'bridging the gap between different generations of City fans.' It's more than an aesthetic flourish; it's an intentional statement, tying together eras of triumph and transition in a single stripe. Tribute and Technology Collide Manchester City icon Mike Summerbee, whose era saw the sash worn proudly in away fixtures, lent his voice to the campaign surrounding the release. 'Kits hold special memories for players and fans. The sash has always been a loved design that people remember fondly, and I'm delighted to see it return this year, on a home kit,' said Summerbee. 'It was also an honour to be part of the kit launch video. I hope fans around the world enjoy the video and that this kit brings more special memories for the club.' Premier Farewell and Club World Cup Debut Although this new Man City kit won't see action in the final stages of the Premier League or the upcoming FA Cup final – both of which will be played in the 2024/25 strip – it will debut on a global stage soon after. City will wear the 2025/26 home kit at the FIFA Club World Cup, beginning with a fixture against Moroccan side Wydad in Philadelphia on 18 June.
The South African
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Puma launches sashy and sexy Man City home kit
Global sports company PUMA and Man City have today unveiled the 2025/26 Home kit. For the first time in the Club's history, the Home kit features the famous 'sash' – the diagonal stripe design made iconic on previous City away days. Puma launched the kit today priced at R1399 for the standard adult replica version. Fans can buy it at from 13 May at all PUMA Retail stores, Totalsports, Sportsmans Warehouse, Studio 88, Takealot, and JD Sports. Alongside the new shirt City also launched a pre-match kit with a white and sky blue pattern, retro-style tracksuit tops and dark blue hoodies as part of the new home kit range. The fresh new iteration of the Home jersey pairs the unmistakable sky-blue City base with a white sash, that has been reimagined for the next generation. First introduced on kits in the 70s and worn by club greats such as Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Tony Book, the sash has a long history on Man City kits. Historically seen on Away kits, this iconic Man City style makes its Home debut for the 25/26 season, creating a connection to the past with a futuristic design, bridging the gap between different generations of Man City fans. Marco Mueller, PUMA's Senior Director of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel, added: 'We're so excited to be featuring the iconic sash, made famous from away days of old, on the Man City Home kit for the first time. Both in this kit and all our kits for this upcoming season, fans across the world will be reminded that with our partnership we do things differently and want to push the boundaries in terms of design, creativity and innovation'. The Man City jersey is available in both Authentic and Replica versions. The Authentic Jersey, worn by the players, is crafted with PUMA's ULTRAWEAVE fabric, which reduces weight and friction for elite-level performance. The Replica Jersey offers the same striking look with a more relaxed fit, perfect for both match days and everyday wear. Both versions incorporate PUMA's dryCELL sweat-wicking technology to keep fans and players dry and comfortable. Reflecting PUMA's commitment to sustainability, the Replica jerseys are made using the RE:FIBRE initiative, utilizing recycled textile waste to create new materials without compromising quality. Containing at least 95% recycled textile waste and other used polyester materials, this initiative represents a significant step towards a more circular and sustainable production process for football jerseys. The Man City men's first team will wear the new Home kit at this summer's Club World Cup, taking place in the USA. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. Man City's new home shirt. Image: Supplied.
