AROUND 13 recycled half-litre plastic bottles are used in the creation of each of the new Scotland Rugby World Cup kits, Scottish Rugby has revealed.
Unveiled yesterday, the new home and away strips are made from Eco Fabric, which is a polyester material derived entirely from recycled plastic.
Keen for the jerseys to convey a ‘clear message of sustainability and respect for the environment’, Scottish Rugby said that they also feature graphics designed to express the sense of identity and belongings to the colours of the national team.
Ross Cook, senior sports marketing manager at Macron, creator of the jerseys, said, “Rugby World Cups are very special, prestigious events that should be rightly celebrated. As a brand this is our chance, through fabric, to tell the world the unique story of this iconic nation and its deep-rooted history in Rugby.
“For the match day kits we have created a special custom designed collar from the players’ feedback. Scottish Rugby tartan remains the protagonist, with subtle inserts on the flanks of the home shirt and thistle-coloured pinstripes on the sleeves, whereas the stunning alternate jersey features an all-over embossed pattern of the tartan.”
Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie added: “As a squad we feel a real connection to our fans and the kit helps to encapsulate that as we all wear it together.
“When we go to France in September to represent Scotland at the Rugby World Cup and see fans in our kit, it will give us a huge boost to know they are behind us all the way.”
