Mumbai,29th July, 2021: Adidas and Arsenal unveiled the new home kit for the 2021/22 season as fans look forward to return to the Emirates Stadium, ahead of the beginning of the Premier League.
The new kit was worn on pitch for the first time on July 17th 2021 in a commemorative friendly against Rangers, which is a part of the Scottish Champions’ 150th anniversary celebrations.
The red and white shirt has collegiate navy branding on the shoulders along with white shorts and socks. A women’s shirt, in both authentic and replica versions, and youth kits have also been launched.
Commenting on the new shirt, Kieran Tierney, said: “I love it. It’s a smart design and I can’t wait to pull it on and represent this club in front of our supporters once again. It simply hasn’t been the same without our fans. We’re raring to go and can’t wait for Emirates Stadium to be rocking again.”
As with the 2021/22 away kit, the Arsenal for Everyone logo features on the inside collar of the shirt. Launched in 2008 as a celebration of the diversity of the Arsenal family, the Arsenal for Everyone initiative ensures that everyone can feel an equal sense of pride and belonging to the club.
The authentic jersey will feature adidas’ new HEAT.RDY – KEEP COOL, cooling technology that ensures the wearer feels cool, while keeping players dry and confident in the game. The replica version features AEROREADY – FEEL READY, which offers similar technologies to help athletes feel comfortable and ready to play.
The new kit is available to be purchased via shop.adidas.co.in, and select adidas stores