The Making of Nike Football National Team Jerseys

From 7 plastic bottles to the most advanced football jerseys on the planet. Made with at least 96% recycled polyester, each jersey is made using an average of 7 plastic bottles, and each short is made using an average of 6 plastic bottles—adding up to 13 plastic bottles per kit. This makes the 2012 National Team Kit our most environmentally-friendly ever. Reclaimed, discarded plastic bottles are melted down to produce new yarn, which is converted into fabric. This recycling process saves raw materials and