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= Eco-friendly Sportswear = The University of Miami released new football uniforms made by Adidas in 2018.

The uniforms made their on-field debut for the Hurricanes’ 2018 season opener against Louisiana State University at the 2018 AdvoCare Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on September 2.

Eco-Friendly
The most unique and amazing part about these new uniforms is that they are made using upcycled marine plastic waste. Adidas partnered with the environmental organization Parley for the Oceans to create these uniforms. The uniforms are composed of over 70% regenerated ECONYL yarn made from fish nets and other nylon waste found in the environment. The players also worse new adizero 7.0 cleats and football gloves, which too were created using recycled materials.

These uniforms have demonstrated how a large company like Adidas can impact the environment and make changes to produce more eco-friendly sports-wear. The company states that they are “committed to increasing the use of eco-innovative materials such as Parley Ocean Plastic and regenerated Econyl yarn in its products as a replacement for virgin plastic and as a 'symbol and catalyst for longer-term change” (Adidas.com). However, this isn’t the first time Adidas teamed up with Parley for the Oceans, the first being in 2016 when they released a line of clothing and shoes made from ocean plastics.

In another effort to increase knowledge on making more eco-friendly products, the uniforms were auctioned off after being worn. The payment was donated to Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science to fund continued research on this topic.

The University of Miami and Adidas would go onto design an eco-friendly jersey kit for each of the sports teams at the school, all being produced by recycled ocean plastic.

Design
The uniforms feature the iconic U logo in the front with the home jersey orange colorway. The jersey sleeve caps and stripes on the white pants feature a wave print using Miami green and EQT green (a color adidas x Parley collabs are known for). There are subliminal palm trees on the sides of the jersey which represent the Miami landscape and the local ecosystem surrounding the school.

The jersey also has small accents that support the cause to end plastic pollution of the oceans.

Not only are the uniforms environmentally friendly, they also function abundantly in giving the crew comfort and ease of movement. The material helps to withstand wind, rain and moisture from disrupting the player. The shoulder pads add more protection to shoulder crashes that occur in the game.

Reactions

 * “Our players and staff are excited to wear the new adidas Parley jerseys and gear for our season opener. We’re also excited that adidas and Parley are teaming up with UM to help promote sustainability around the world,” - Mark Richt, University of Miami Head Football Coach.
 * "Canes creating new waves." - @Miamifootball on Twitter
 * "The Miami Hurricanes are thrilled to partner with adidas and Parley to wear the first ever college football uniforms made from repurposed Parley materials.” - Blake Jame, University of Miami athletic director