Adidas reveals Team GB kit for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
British athletes will wear kits in the colours of the Union Jack, designed by sportswear brand Adidas in collaboration with Parley for the Ocean, at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
The uniform, which comes in red, white, blue and navy colours is insulated with environmental organisation Parley for the Ocean's recycled marine plastic.
It is comprised of four "key" pieces for Olympic athletes, including a puffer jacket, a pair of women's trainers, leggings and a lighter jacket for layering.
All of the garments feature a colour-blocking design, with the Union Jack flag appearing on the chest of the jackets and the leggings emblazoned with the letters GBR in white.
Top: Adidas designed the rain puffer jacket for Team GB. Above: the uniform will be worn at the Winter Olympics The kit is designed to keep athletes comfortable yet warm with pieces made from thermal insulation material by PrimaLoft and Parley Ocean Plastic.
The Terrex Myselter rain puffer jacket is insulated with 100 per cent recycled plastic. Around 40 per cent of this is plastic that has been intercepted from coastal communities and shorelines by Parley for the Oceans.
The jacket is designed for breathability, thermal efficiency and to dry quickly, allowing for maximum performance.
The four key items come in red, white and blue blocks of colour
According to the brand, the lighter zip-up jacket is made from a fleece material that sheds fewer microfibres than traditional fleece.
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