Inspired by the past, for the future

Hertha BSC and NIKE have been working hand in hand for 20 years. The new home jerseys for the 2019/20 season help mark this successful partnership.

Berlin – It was nearly 20 years ago when the who’s who of top-flight European football came to play in the Berlin Olympiastadion. Chelsea, AC Milan and FC Barcelona all faced the capital city club in the 1999/00 Champions League season. Sold-out stadium, Champions League anthem and unforgettable moments: Hertha fans who experienced it live still rave about those thrilling matches. One thing that stood out at the time was Hertha and Nike’s return to the traditional blue and white striped jersey.

Now, 20 years on from that outstanding season, Hertha’s home kits for the 2019/20 season pay homage to the old jerseys. The jersey also features a stitched Hertha BSC logo as well as a blue Nike swoosh, supplemented by the logo of main sponsor TEDi. Like in preseason, Hyundai’s logo will feature on the left sleeve. The names and numbers on the back of the new home kits will be dark blue. Ante Čović’s side will wear blue shorts and white socks with the home kit this upcoming season. The classic design with a white back and red tape, as well as the Berlin flag near the collar came about in collaboration with Nike.

Away jersey in red and black

Hertha’s away kit for the upcoming season will be red and black to symbolize the connection between the club and the city. The stitched logo, the black swoosh as well as the TEDi and Hyundai logos will all be in their usual spots. The numbers on the black back of the jerseys will be white. The kit will be completed by black shorts and socks.

The jerseys will cost €89,95 for men’s sizes (S-XXXL) and €69,95 for kids sizes (XS-XL). Every jersey purchase will be accompanied by a coupon for 25 per cent off a ticket to a Hertha BSC home match in the 2019/20 season (excluding tickets for the matches against FC Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Union Berlin). Those who purchase a jersey with a name on the back will have access to an exclusive price of €9,95 for a player name and €12,95 for a personalized printing on the back. The home jersey will be available to buy as of 8^th July 2019, with the away kit being available for sale on 25^th July 2019—coinciding with the anniversary of Hertha’s founding. Both kits will be available online and in all official fan shops. Fans who want to get their hands on the new kits right away are able to pre-order them immediately.

Nike Dri-Fit technology

As usual, Nike’s Dri-Fit technology serves for dry and comfortable wear and wicks away sweat. The laser-cut ventilation holes and mesh insets at key points on the jersey help increase performance by improving air circulation and helping to regulate temperature. The jersey is cut from a specially-developed material that transitions to a mesh material under the chest in order to be more breathable and easier to move in.

Sustainable innovation

With the use of recycled polyester, NIKE are making sustainable innovation a key feature of their jersey design, serving for unparalleled performance with minimal impact on the environment.