Following the announcement of the partnership between Macron and the Cricket West Indies, the men’s teams ODI e T20I They were the first to wear their new kits in the historic series of matches between the West Indies and England, which began on 3 December.

The famous maroon and yellow colours, which represent one of the most exciting and feared teams in world cricket, feature a graphic design of Caribbean palm trees, clearly depicted on the team’s new shirts. The West Indies is a unique, world-renowned team representing the 15 English-speaking nations of the Caribbean. The new kits, designed by Macron, also convey a clear message of sustainability and respect for the environment – a vital consideration for a region blessed with unspoilt tropical and marine landscapes. The kits are in fact made from Eco Fabric, a polyester material derived 100% from recycled plastic.

The new ODI Game Set It is a maroon crew-neck top, with yellow trim on the sleeves and detailing on the sides and hem. Inside the crew neck, the back neckline is customised with the colours, the West Indies Cricket logo, the Macron logo and the words ‘Designed in Bologna’, to certify and highlight how each garment is conceived, designed and developed in the Valsamoggia office. The front of the shirt features a tone-on-tone graphic design depicting palm leaves, one of the Caribbean team’s symbols. On the chest, on the right in yellow, is the Macron Hero logo; on the left, over the heart, is the Windies crest.

As for the T20I jersey, with a mandarin collar, the golden yellow of the sun dominates the front and blends into the maroon, a shade that features across the entire back. The other colour of the West Indies Cricket logo – the blue of the Caribbean Sea – appears alongside the yellow on the sleeve edges. Inside the yellow collar, the back neck is personalised as in the ODI version. Palm fronds are the defining feature of the design, appearing tone-on-tone at the top of the front and in golden yellow contrasting with maroon at the bottom. On the chest is the Macron Hero embroidered in maroon and the West Indies Cricket crest.

Both Game Sets have a Slim fit. The main fabric used is Eco-Softlock with inserts in Eco Mesh which, as well as being lightweight and breathable, ensure maximum durability.

The full range of West Indies Cricket’s official technical and leisurewear, as well as accessories, will soon be available to buy online at the Dedicated section on the macron.com website.