Athleticwear retailer, Champion, has launched a new collection in
recognition of gaming as a sport.
The gamer collection includes a pullover and full zip hoodie, tracksuit
bottoms in black and heather grey and the clothing line is made from a
modern fleece fabric with odor control technology.
The design of Champion’s newest patent, reverse weave, is the first one
in over 50 years for the gamer collection. The features include an
oversized hood that can be worn over headsets of all sizes, the narrowed
sleeves will stay up when pushed onto the forearm and the pockets are lined
with ultra-warm microfleece to keep hands warm in between games.
The hoodie comes with zipped pockets to stow a console controller or
phone, an internal zip for a credit card and there are interchangeable
velcro patches for personal expression.
David Robertson, global brand marketing director of Champion, said in a
statement: “As a brand that embraces all sports, we wanted to create an
unofficial uniform for gamers that modernises the classic hoodie and
recognises that they are athletes with distinctive needs for their
sport.
“Our reverse weave patents came about as we were trying to solve the
needs of athletes at the time, and we’ve taken the same approach to create
a brand-new design for the gamer lifestyle. We are incredibly excited to
unveil this new line of hoodies and pants for gamers and esports
athletes.
Professional Fortnite player for FaZe Clan, Nate Hill, chimes in on the
new collection: “I’ve always loved hoodies, but this is the first hoodie
I’ve seen that was designed for gamers. It’s unique in a lot of ways from
the oversized hood that you can wear with a headset to the oversized
pockets, large enough to hold my controller.
“I’ve never had a customisable hoodie where you can take off and add
different style patches for different looks. In addition to the unique
features, this hoodie is super comfortable and stylish… I’m of the mind
‘look good play good,’ as a gamer this is a must have hoodie.”