The Overwatch League announced a first-of-its-kind collab with designer and streetwear designer, Jeff Staple, to deisng and recreate an authentic player kit for esports. The new kits were designed in concert with Overwatch League player feedback for a look and feel that’s unique to both traditional sports and esports.
And don’t just think that these are normal t-shirts. They actually feature elevated fabrics, premium graphic applications, new side gussets for adjustable comfort, and a fit cut and sewn to increase quality and wearability while gaming.
Each of the 20 Overwatch League teams will have their own unique home and away kits during the 2020 season which launches on February 8th.
The new kits utilize elevated pin-dot mesh fabric to create lightweight and breathable jerseys to balance and regulate players’ temperature for maximum comfort. The full kit will include a short-sleeve jersey, long-sleeve jersey, jacket, compression sleeve, hat, and beanie for each of the league’s 20 teams.
“This first-of-its-kind collaboration is a great reflection of esports’ evolution into a true lifestyle. This is not just a win for the Overwatch League and our fans, but for esports as an industry,” Daniel Cherry, chief marketing officer at Activision Blizzard Esports said.
“We’re incredibly excited to be working with our friend and streetwear legend Jeff Staple on these team kits. Our players’ close partnership with Jeff can be seen and felt in the considered design elements included in the apparel. We cannot wait to see this gear worn on the streets of each of our Overwatch League team cities this season.”
You’ll be able to pre-order the new OWL X STAPLE jerseys starting from January 28th (Pacific Time) at the link here.
