Sport-kit.net The pull-on hijab is made from a layer of Nike’s power mesh
Amna Al Haddad thrilled by Nike’s launch of Pro Hijab for Muslim athletes
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he Nike Pro-Hijab has been in development for the past year and is due
to be released in early 2018. The pull on hijab is made
from a single layer of Nike’s power mesh and features adjustable elastic binding that allows the wearer to adapt the hijab to her requirements and sport. It also
Weightlifter Amna Al Haddad
has a long back to prevent
helped advise on the design
it from coming untucked. Nike consulted with Amna
Previously the lack of sport-
Al Haddad, an Olympic
appropriate clothing available
qualifying weightlifter from
for hijab-wearing Muslim
the UAE, and other Muslim
women has meant that Muslim
pro-athletes, including figure
athletes have had to compete
skater Zahra Lari, to ensure
in traditional cotton hijabs,
that the hijab achieved a high
which have the potential to
level of performance while still
impede performance and retain
meeting cultural requirements.
water, so will get wet and stay
Al Haddad said of the hijab: “It’s revolutionary and will
wet as the athlete sweats. To combat this, Nike’s power
change the face of sport for
mesh fabric wicks away moisture
Muslim women who cover. It’s
and keeps the wearer dry.
to follow their passion for sports without feeling limited.”
sportsmanagement.co.uk
Nike consulted with many Muslim athletes, including
going to inspire girls worldwide SPORT-KIT KEYWORD
pro figure skater Zahra Lari
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