Overview
- Nike says Aero-FIT channels more than double the airflow of its legacy athletic materials to aid sweat evaporation.
- Elliptical mesh zones are mapped with heat and motion data to create airflow channels between skin and fabric.
- The company calls it its first elite performance apparel made entirely from textile waste via chemical recycling.
- Kits using the material will debut for Nike federations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before rolling out to other collections.
- Coverage notes heat concerns for 14 of 16 host cities during the tournament, underscoring the on-field test still to come.