Nike is showing off new performance apparel today that it says it designed with climate change in mind. It introduced its new Aero-FIT performance cooling technology today, which it says will make its debut in football kits Nike federations wear in 2026.

The company claims the technology boosts sweating efficiency by allowing for more air movement between skin and fabric. In contrast, stuffy uniforms can impede the body’s ability to cool itself down when sweat evaporates from skin. Aero-FIT will allow for more than double the airflow compared to the brand’s existing athletic apparel, Nike says. The new material also be made entirely from textile waste, which addresses another climate problem since synthetic fabrics are made from fossil fuels.

The next FIFA World Cup takes place in 2026,

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