"It introduced its new Aero-FIT performance cooling technology today, which it says will make its debut in football kits Nike federations wear in 2026. The company claims the technology boosts sweating efficiency by allowing for more air movement between skin and fabric. In contrast, stuffy uniforms can impede the body's ability to cool itself down when sweat evaporates from skin. Aero-FIT will allow for more than double the airflow compared to the brand's existing athletic apparel, Nike says."
"The new material also be made entirely from textile waste, which addresses another climate problem since synthetic fabrics are made from fossil fuels. The next FIFA World Cup takes place in 2026, and already there are concerns about the risks that heat exhaustion could pose to athletes and fans in the audience. Games will be held during the summertime across Mexico, Canada, and the US."
Nike introduced Aero-FIT, a performance cooling technology scheduled to debut in football kits worn by Nike federations in 2026. The technology increases sweating efficiency by enabling greater air movement between skin and fabric, countering the insulating effect of stuffy uniforms that hinder sweat evaporation. Nike says Aero-FIT allows more than double the airflow compared with its existing athletic apparel. The material will be made entirely from textile waste, reducing reliance on synthetic fabrics derived from fossil fuels. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in summer across Mexico, Canada, and the US, raising concerns about extreme heat exposure for athletes and spectators.
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