Changes by the IFAB (International FA Board)
regarding permitted clothing last year have created an impact that
affects all levels of the game, as Bath City found last year to their
surprise when five of their players were sent off in an FA Youth Cup tie
for wearing the wrong colour baselayer while playing.
Despite
versions of the rule being in place it has now been fully clarified
that all football player’s undergarments, such as tights and the
increasingly popular performance base layers, must be matching in colour
to a team’s kit. This was confirmed by Sepp Blatter at IFAB’s 125th
Annual General Meeting and takes effect from the professional leagues
through to Sunday league.
This is a change that
will affect teams & players as well as sports retailers; the
underlayers are generally popular in all seasons, predominantly for
performance enhancement, and will need to become available in more
colour options to suit the ruling. Generally offered in a plain black or
navy – and in high tenacity moisture-wicking stretch fabric – they have
not often been made with custom considerations. There is also the
consideration of female sports including women’s football needing
lighter colours or fitted tops, or demand for adapted alternatives for
summer and winter seasons. It is for this purpose that
Hertfordshire-based teamwear provider, Team Colours, have released a
full range of custom base layers and undershorts.
As
bespoke manufacturers of sports and leisurewear, Team Colours are
primarily focused on providing unique garments to specified needs. The
new selection of performance teamwear arose in response to different
sports interest in tailored undergarments. And for the spring season and
summer tournaments to come, Team Colours offer a varied series of
custom extras; select a standard or optimum fabric, specify short or
long sleeve, add thumb holes or turtleneck collar and of course, specify
fabric colour. The custom appeal makes this garment ideal for both men
and women in a variety of team & individual sports, and a key item
to suit demands of modern sport.
For more information email trade@team-colours.co.uk or visit our website www.team-colours.co.uk
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