About this episode
James Harkin discusses the evolution of synthetic football shirts and their cultural impact.
What are football shirts made from? James Harkin (Head Researcher and Writer of the TV show QI and co-host of podcast No Such Thing As A Fish) brings to life the story behind the material. Jack and Kimberley discover how the first synthetic football shirt looked more like something from a 70s disco than the pitch. They also get an exclusive peek at the legendary Cameroon onesie jersey that was so bold, FIFA banned it. Later, they play a heated game where Jack and Kimberley come dangerously close to falling out… Watch the show on PUMA’s YouTube Follow PUMA on Instagram Follow PUMA's Forever.Better. journey on foreverbetter.com Because there's only one Forever... let's make it Better. Who Gives A Shirt is a FOREVER. BETTER. podcast, brought to you by PUMA. Produced by Mags Creative and MSL. Image credit: 18:46 – PA Images 19:01 – Sportingimage Ltd
People in this episode
Hosts: Jack, Kimberley
Guest: James Harkin
Topics covered
- football shirts
- synthetic materials
- history of sportswear
- fashion in sports
- Cameroon jersey
- football culture
Keywords
- football shirts
- synthetic materials
- Cameroon jersey
- sports fashion
- history of football
Sponsors
PUMA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: QI, No Such Thing As A Fish, Mags Creative, MSL
Products: Cameroon onesie jersey
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