Kaizer Chiefs 2013-2014 home kit celebrate club heritage and iconic design.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDcgB6019sFLoYvHpIv2r0ItzV2qHoICvjQLJFuKDt49-ZPt2y2jiNrAWeph1bHzsf57Q9Z7thMvrbpM6bQ3ggDjSy-RYZ29vYUXrgiSaAK-yyHzmQH7i1iHDQZcSzmToUCfRxnNpJi8/s1600/kaizer-chiefs-home-kit-2013-14-a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDcgB6019sFLoYvHpIv2r0ItzV2qHoICvjQLJFuKDt49-ZPt2y2jiNrAWeph1bHzsf57Q9Z7thMvrbpM6bQ3ggDjSy-RYZ29vYUXrgiSaAK-yyHzmQH7i1iHDQZcSzmToUCfRxnNpJi8/s640/kaizer-chiefs-home-kit-2013-14-a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a departure from the diagonal stripes proudly sported by last season’s <a href="http://www.psl.co.za/team.asp?team=chiefs" target="_blank">double-title champions</a> and South Africa’s most celebrated club, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C." target="_blank">Kaizer Chiefs</a>’ new home kit goes back to basics with the return of the gold jersey for the <a href="http://www.psl.co.za/default.asp" target="_blank">upcoming season</a>, which kicks off in August.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">In keeping with the club's traditional gold and black colours, the new jersey pays homage to the club’s rich <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.#History" target="_blank">heritage</a>, evoking memories of the team's<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.#Achievements" target="_blank"> first league title</a> in the 1970s.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWpsu-aD-9XhxGpQwdUH1eSLH9bQfxysBqD0usmtDlYy6qMT2E9VZJzcqYCMZDr5hDHzrHwtEL5ErFiFPM-phlIpoY5QboSQuhQ-qZpte8oQC5FM6gO2xRFfP-FqmuYoy2hpnfrTIWA8/s1600/kaizer-chiefs-home-kit-2013-14-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWpsu-aD-9XhxGpQwdUH1eSLH9bQfxysBqD0usmtDlYy6qMT2E9VZJzcqYCMZDr5hDHzrHwtEL5ErFiFPM-phlIpoY5QboSQuhQ-qZpte8oQC5FM6gO2xRFfP-FqmuYoy2hpnfrTIWA8/s640/kaizer-chiefs-home-kit-2013-14-b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The new kit references the success of the "Glamour Boys" of this period and is further inspired by the Chiefs’ return to glory with its <a href="http://www.psl.co.za/article.asp?id=1944294" target="_blank">2012-13 season victory</a>. </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrc9XS9eBQzQTEi9RYrupOX4_iwRUS7Mskahcnfa0xhkI7JI6aBm-Q6KeW0g9zIcLMRJPuSeiuiwvqP8n4Dalzf7ToueeEQtuoqJniKrpvAAGMDRa6OZNLgm4Phm9wfEZBwWcu-eSX8UM/s1600/kaizer-chiefs-home-kit-2013-14-c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrc9XS9eBQzQTEi9RYrupOX4_iwRUS7Mskahcnfa0xhkI7JI6aBm-Q6KeW0g9zIcLMRJPuSeiuiwvqP8n4Dalzf7ToueeEQtuoqJniKrpvAAGMDRa6OZNLgm4Phm9wfEZBwWcu-eSX8UM/s640/kaizer-chiefs-home-kit-2013-14-c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The classically-styled gold jersey features a black collar and black trim on the sleeves. The iconic "Chief" insignia is embossed on the inside back of the neck, a point of pride for <a href="http://www.kaizerchiefs.com/kc_seniorteam.asp" target="_blank">Kaizer Chiefs players</a>.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8G0_9f1R2w0DG545HXGEE4RyM_GGUP_15_gTOXSTtyiotIMmTszE90cTinUOHpPbEblvj4IdMzOuKXSGpM4il3WeqgkVX5yslxWuaIrM-gOsFz7UXsYS9oOxjoeMgkO3-j0ZWVuC4HRQ/s1600/kaizer-chiefs-home-kit-2013-14-d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8G0_9f1R2w0DG545HXGEE4RyM_GGUP_15_gTOXSTtyiotIMmTszE90cTinUOHpPbEblvj4IdMzOuKXSGpM4il3WeqgkVX5yslxWuaIrM-gOsFz7UXsYS9oOxjoeMgkO3-j0ZWVuC4HRQ/s640/kaizer-chiefs-home-kit-2013-14-d.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The new home shorts are black, paired with gold socks with a solid black stripe.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kit showcases <a href="http://www.nike.com/" target="_blank">Nike</a>’s belief in style, craft and pride while aiding the performance of players with key technological features.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">RECYCLED POLYESTER</span></span></h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kit is made from recycled polyester as part of Nike’s commitment to produce performance apparel with reduced environmental impact. The shirt and shorts of each kit are made from up to 13 recycled plastic water bottles.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In the pioneering process, plastic bottles are chopped into flakes, then melted down to form yarn that is spun into fabric, reducing energy consumption by up to 30 percent compared to manufacturing virgin polyester.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since 2010, Nike has diverted more than 1.1 billion plastic bottles from landfill through the use of recycled polyester.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">FABRIC AND NIKE DRI-FIT</span></span></h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kit weighs just 150 grams, 23 percent lighter than previous Nike kits. It also boasts a 20 percent stronger knit structure and significantly improved stretch.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The fabric uses Nike Dri-FIT technology to draw sweat away from the body through the fabric where it can evaporate, to help keep players cool and dry.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ventilation zones, consisting of tiny laser-cut holes, feature under the arms on both sides, as well as at the shorts waistband, to allow additional comfort and cooling. A mesh panel across the entire back increases air circulation.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">FIT AND CONSTRUCTION</span></span></h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The shirt has been crafted with bonded T-bars to support the seams at key points and inner-welded seams with a clean finish to give a more striking appearance, while also increasing comfort and performance.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The new Kaizer Chiefs kit will be available on <a href="https://prosoccer.co.za/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_65" target="_blank">www.prosoccer.co.za</a> from the 19th of July.</span></span>

Kaizer Chiefs 2013-2014 home kit celebrate club heritage and iconic design.

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