TSR Fashion: Nike is doing thangs in the name of inclusion and we’re here for it! Nike is planning to drop its Victory Swim Collection in the new year and it will include a full-coverage swimsuit as well as a swim hijab.
The new line will be available globally at select retailers and online on February 1st, CNN reports.
“The design of the Nike Victory Swim Collection serves a variety of needs from modesty preferences to sun protection and represents Nike’s commitment to inclusive design, providing more women with game-changing innovation to enjoy sport,” Nike said in a statement.
The fabric is designed to be lightweight, breathable and fast-drying with UPF40+ sun protection, according to Nike.
The full coverage swimsuit is available along with a separate hijab, a tunic top and swim leggings.
The new swim options come after Nike’s release of a performance hijab for Muslim women athletes in 2017, which featured a single-layer pull-on design made from lightweight polyester. The hijab comes in dark, neutral colors with tiny holes that make the fabric breathable and opaque.
Nike said it began developing the hijab after some Muslim athletes complained about wearing a traditional head scarf while competing.
“I was thrilled and a bit emotional to see Nike prototyping a Hijab,” Emirati figure skater Zahra Lari said in a statement. “I’ve tried so many different hijabs for performance, and … so few of them actually work for me. But once I put it on and took it for a spin on the ice, I was blown away by the fit and the light weight.”
Check out the pics from the line below:
