Nike instructs federations to steam World Cup jerseys to fix shoulder seam issue
Summary
Nike's World Cup soccer jerseys had a visible bulge along the shoulder seams when first released, which many fans noticed. Nike did not change the shirt design but gave advice to teams on how to wash and steam the seams to reduce the bulge before games.Key Facts
- Nike’s World Cup jerseys showed a shoulder seam bulge that some found noticeable.
- The design of the jerseys was not changed before the World Cup started.
- Nike advised soccer federations to wash and steam the shoulder seams to fix the bulge.
- The shoulder issue became less visible in games played in May and June.
- The shirts were made using a special computer-based design and stitch method to improve athlete comfort.
- Some World Cup kits, like the USA team's, have been well-liked by fans.
- The USA team’s kit features red and white flag-themed designs and a dark blue version with star patterns.
- Fans who buy the jerseys may still need to steam them to fix the shoulder bulge.
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