Fully equipped to 'Light up the Future' umbro have revealed contemporary classics in the shape of the 15/16 home and away PSV Eindhoven kits.
PSV were founded in 1913 by electronics company Philips and Eindhoven is referred to as the ‘city of light’ so it's a fitting tribute that Umbro have dressed this kit around a #LightUpTheFuture campaign referencing the clubs roots along with the five year partnership that the club has embarked on with the double diamonds.
Both kits have been designed bespoke for the Dutch title winners, no templates here - both are truly unique. For the home, the lightweight red and white striped home shirt has a black collar with gold overlay in a nod to PSV’s status as champions. The buttons up collar with buttons concealed round off the shirt to a smart tune. The iconic PSV woven club crest features two gold stars above it, to symbolise the 22 league titles the club has won. The shaped dropped hem gives the shirt a smart fit and the contrast side panels have black and gold insert detail.
The back of the home shirt carries the 'Eendracht Maakt Macht' club motto which mean 'strength in unity' in gold to give it a unique PSV sign-off. The mesh back panel offers maximum ventilation.
The black shorts have a tailored silhouette with a reduced volume waistband for optimum fit and comfort as well as a mesh back yoke for ventilation. The PSV crest and Umbro logo are applied in a lightweight texture. Gold trim on the side panels illustrate Umbro’s attention to design detail. Red and white hooped socks featuring Umbro logo on the front and 'PSV' on the reverse complete the strip. The socks have an ergonomic fit and a cotton footbed so ensure maximum comfort and performance across the strip.
Turning attention to the lively away strip which is predominantly 'blueprint' with fiery coral colour pops to give PSV a distinct on pitch visual away from home. A disrupted dark navy print stripe on the front gives the away shirt a dynamic look and the crew neck collar has a contrast mesh and rib insert in fiery coral. The back of the shirt also carries the Eendracht Maakt Macht club motto in white and red, so the home colours stay with the team. The kit including shirt, shorts and socks carries the latest technological advancements from umbro. Maximum ventilation, a tailored approach - comfort and fit is key, providing the ultimate tools to take to the pitch in.
Marcel Brands, technical director for PSV, said: PSV’s technical director Marcel Brands said: “All the players and staff are delighted with the home and away kits that Umbro has created for PSV. Both kit designs are unique to PSV and feature all the technical properties we need to perform at our maximum. “We are proud to have Umbro as our technical kit partner and are looking forward to starting the 2015/16 campaign in style. These kits are fit for champions and it’s the perfect way to mark our first season together.”
Paul Nugent, VP of Global Marketing for Umbro commented: “We’ve worked closely with the club to create bespoke home and away kits fit for the champions of Holland. The home kit respects the traditions of red and white, and we’ve used vibrant colour on the away strip to represent the energy and youthfulness of the team. “With Champions League football to look forward to, the 2015/16 season promises to be a memorable one and we’re excited about the future with this great club.”
PSV’s 2015/16 season home and away kits, as well as training wear, will be on sale from July 3 from various stockists including Pro-Direct Soccer. PSV to turn up the heat further in these numbers? Let us know what you think of the kits in the comments below.
