Nike is Launching a High-Performance Hijab for Muslim Athletes

"Finally, female Muslim athletes are to be suitably represented in the world of professional sportswear as the brand announced today that it will be launching the Nike Pro Hijab.

The garment is designed to tackle performance problems associated with wearing a traditional hijab during sports, taking into account its weight, lack of breathability and the potential for it to shift during action.

Made with Middle Eastern temperatures in mind, the athletic hijab is crafted from Nike’s most breathable fabric – a lightweight polyester that features tiny holes for optimal breathability.

It’s also super-stretchy for a personalized fit that adapts to the wearer and is designed using fluff threads to eliminate rubbing and irritation.

Created in response to a calling for appropriate performance wear, the Pro Hijab was designed in collaboration with several Muslim athletes including weightlifter Amna Al Haddad.

Nike’s Pro Hijab will be available in three different colorways, black, vast grey and obsidian, early next year." Courtesy of INDEPENDENT

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