Item 2018.195 - Team GB 1992 Olympics Adidas Track Suit Top

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2018.195

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Team GB 1992 Olympics Adidas Track Suit Top

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  • 1992 (Creation)

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adidas

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Adidas track top as part of Team GB kit for Barcelona 1992 Olympics. It is comprised of diamond panels with the main body in white with red diamond side panels and blue upper sleeves. A V shape insert made up of 'broken' union jack flags features on the front and back. The top has a dolman sleeve for movement and comfort and is made up of supplex nylon, a fabric commonly used in sportwear, known for combining the comfort of cotton with the durability of nylon. The signature Adidas three stripes feature as a woven tape with white stripes outlined in red on a blue background sewn onto both sleeves. The adidas logo is embroidered in blue on the right chest and 'Great Britain Barcelona 1992' with the Union Jacket and Olympic rings sits on the left side. 'GREAT BRITAIN' is printed in large blue text on the centre back along with the same Team GB logo. The back also features a vent that runs horizontally from below the underarm side seams and held down centrally by the V shaped Union jack panel. The jacket has a stand up collar, a zip closure and elasticated cuffs and waistband. It has a white polyester mesh lining.
Country of Design: England

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      Outer: 100% Polyamide Supplex. Inner Lining: 100% Polyester
      Colour/Print: white, red and blue
      Details: mesh lining, zip, elasticated cuffs and hem, back vent
      Label: Outer: 100% Polyamide Supplex. Inner Lining: 100% Polyester

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