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US’ Nike unveils Aero-FIT cooling tech for hotter, wetter play
More than performance apparel, Aero-FIT is Nike’s pinnacle expression of cooling innovation, capable of channeling more than double the airflow of legacy Nike materials to peak performance in extreme conditions, helping athletes thrive in their new reality of rising heat and humidity.
Nike has launched Aero-FIT, a breakthrough cooling technology that channels over twice the airflow of previous materials, helping athletes perform in rising heat and humidity.
Debuting in 2026 football kits, Aero-FIT enhances sweating efficiency and comfort while reflecting Nike’s broader commitment to athlete-led, sustainable, and climate-conscious innovation.
This pioneering technology will make its global debut in the football kits Nike federations will wear during the biggest sport moment of 2026 before extending across Nike’s sport-led product strategy, bringing airflow-first innovation to more athletes and disciplines around the world.
What’s more, Aero-FIT is one of four major technological advances Nike is unveiling this month, joining innovations across Therma-FIT apparel, mind science and powered footwear in demonstrating the depth, breadth and impact of the brand’s commitment to athlete-centered innovation.
“Nike exists to make athletes better, and our breakthrough Aero-FIT technology delivers the future of our industry-defining apparel innovation in both elite performance and sustainability at scale,” says Janett Nichol, VP, Apparel & Advanced Digital Creation Studio Innovation.
Designed to move more air between skin and fabric, Aero-FIT supports sweating efficiency while helping athletes stay dry when the game heats up.
Elliptical mesh zones offer a unique visual signature, with lighter mesh providing even greater airflow in high-heat areas. Beyond aesthetics, these zones are functional airflow channels tuned for performance on the pitch and other fields of play — built from the ground up to help manage heat.
Hundreds of athletes wear-tested Aero-FIT across a wide range of conditions. Their feedback and perception helped validate the innovation’s cooling performance, comfort and freedom of movement in real-world scenarios.
“We obsessed the data, unpacking how air moves around the body, and mapped that airflow with sport-specific designs,” says Nichol.
Aero-FIT is born from Nike’s decades-long commitment to intentional climate-conscious design and contemporary breakthroughs in thermoregulation and circularity — proving that athlete-led, science-backed and sustainability-driven innovation is a movement, not a moment.
To that end, Aero-FIT is Nike’s first elite performance apparel made from 100 percent textile waste: a feat made possible through advanced chemical recycling, a circular process that results in recycled polyester yarn that’s as good as virgin material.
In addition to this sustainability breakthrough, Aero-FIT is a product of Nike’s integrated innovation system, where sport science, computational design and advanced manufacturing converge. Nike designers also used heat mapping and motion data to inform every aspect of Aero-FIT’s development, from yarn tuning to mesh placement.
Further, they leveraged digital blueprints to translate athlete physiology and biomechanics into the airflow-first garments — all created with stitch-level precision and validated in motion against the brand’s highest technical standards.
“We’re incredibly proud that our jerseys worn next summer will feel light, unrestrictive and comfortable for an entire match,” says Nichol. “That’s the kind of comfort that helps an athlete stay completely focused on the competition for 90-plus minutes.”
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Located at 530 Broadway in the heart of SoHo, the 3,000+ square foot selling space reaffirms Calvin Klein’s commitment to creating premium lifestyle destinations that marry the brand’s distinctive minimalism with authentic local energy. The store’s design was inspired by New York City’s signature loft apartments, creating a modern, warm environment that evokes the creative legacy of downtown New York and provides an ideal backdrop for the essential denim, underwear and apparel synonymous with the brand – while reinforcing Calvin Klein’s deep roots in the city.
Calvin Klein has opened its new global flagship at 530 Broadway in New York’s SoHo, marking a major brand homecoming and reinforcing its global lifestyle positioning.
The loft-inspired space highlights denim, underwear, apparel and accessories, alongside campaign-driven displays.
A limited-edition Calvin Klein Soho capsule debuts now, with Calvin Klein Collection pieces arriving from Spring 2026.
David Savman, Global Brand President, Calvin Klein said, “We are proud to return to one of the world’s most fashionable cities – and the birthplace of our iconic brand – with an elevated retail expression. This new global flagship, located just steps from our landmark Houston Street billboard, is a tribute to Calvin Klein’s New York heritage. It represents both the evolution of our retail experience and a tangible expression of the world of Calvin Klein. Calvin Klein embodies a distinctive, global way of living that meets culture, and this store is the latest step on our journey of taking our brand to the next level.”
“New York is central to the DNA of the Calvin Klein brand,” said Stefan Larsson, CEO, PVH Corp. “This homecoming is a key milestone as we build Calvin Klein into one of the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world. Step by step, we’re deepening brand relevance, driving consumer engagement and strengthening brand positioning across North America and globally.”
The store showcases Calvin Klein’s lifestyle offering through curated spaces framed against the latest marketing campaigns. Denim and underwear anchor the experience, complemented by men’s and women’s apparel and accessories to round out the world of Calvin Klein. Key styles from Calvin Klein Collection, the pinnacle expression of the brand, will be available during designated times beginning in Spring 2026. As part of the opening, the store will house a limited-edition capsule featuring tees, fleece sweatshirts, hats and totes emblazoned with custom Calvin Klein Soho branding in navy, cobalt, grey and white colorways.
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US container imports fell 5.4 per cent MoM to 2.18 million TEUs in November 2025, driven mainly by an 11.3 per cent decline from China.
Volumes were also 7.8 per cent lower YoY, though still the fourth-strongest November on record.
Southeast Asia posted solid growth, but China’s sharp contraction dominated, signalling a cautious year-end outlook amid trade and shipping uncertainty.
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