Today, the Washington Huskies unveiled their new adidas Primeknit football uniforms for the 2019 season.
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The new uniforms “blend the school’s celebrated history with the future” by featuring an “Angle of Pursuit” theme that is inspired by the angles of the university’s iconic “W” logo.
Adidas created an all-new customized numbering system influenced by the classic jersey designs from the famed Coach Don James era. The corners of each number now feature the angles and lines from the school’s logo and represent “the relentless pursuit towards greatness that all Husky athletes embrace”. A tonal rain pattern also accents the twill numbers as a nod to the Pacific Northwest’s weather.
“As we look to the future, we wanted to infuse subtle, yet premium details that would connect the entire University of Washington community,” said Todd Rolak, Sr. Design Director for adidas U.S. Sports. “These creative storytelling elements became the “Angle of Pursuit” direction behind our design, and this new theme highlights the iconic W, what it means to be a Husky athlete and the next chapter of UW football.”
“adidas worked very hard, alongside our staff, to strike a balance between providing exciting new uniforms for our players while also honoring the great tradition of Washington football,” said Head Football Coach, Chris Petersen. “We’re excited to kick off the 2019 season with these new uniforms. We hope you like them too!”
To honor the Huskies’ undefeated 1991 Rose Bowl season, the new uniforms bring back the classic purple and white colorways. Three purple stripes on the sleeve caps of the jersey use an iridescent, dimensional film within the fabric to convey the look and feel of a king’s velvet robe.
Washingtonโs helmets, including their purple chrome lid, will remain the same.
Washington began its 10-year, $119 million deal with adidas on July 1, ending its 20-year relationship with Nike.ย
