The Bulgaria national team, which will be playing matches in the coming days as part of the qualifiers for the upcoming European Football Championship, has presented the new ‘Home’ shirt’ that the Luvovete will wear for the match on 17 June against Lithuania. A shirt that pays tribute to a symbol of Bulgaria’s history, featuring gold detailing that celebrates the centenary of the Bulgarian Football Association, founded in 1923. A kit rich in symbolism and history, conveying a message of sustainability and respect for the environment. Macron, a technical partner of the BFS since 1 January this year, has produced the national team’s shirts in Eco-Fabric, 100% polyester fabric made from recycled plastic, which means that 13 0.5-litre bottles are recycled and used to make one jumper.

The new ‘Home Kit’It is white with a polo-style knitted collar featuring gold trim, matching the cuffs. The back of the neck is customised on a white and gold background with the national team logo, the Macron logo and the words ‘Designed in Bologna’, to certify and highlight that every garment is conceived, designed and developed at the Italian brand’s headquarters. On the chest, in gold and to the right, the Macron the Hero, on the left, on the heart side, the coat of arms of the Bulgarian national team.

The shirt features a tone-on-tone embossed design across the entire front and sleeves, the pattern of which is inspired by the flooring of the Great Basilica of Pliska, one of the largest basilicas in medieval south-eastern Europe. The Great Basilica is one of the symbols of Bulgaria’s history, as well as representing the Christianisation of this Balkan country. On the outer back of the collar is the BFS logo in gold, commemorating the centenary. The kit is completed by green ‘basketball-style’ shorts with white and gold detailing along the thigh seam, and red socks with a gold top band featuring a white stripe down the centre.

The jumper has a fit Slim fit, the main fabric is Eco Softlock. The finish of the rear panel in Eco Micromesh and the inserts in Eco Mesh They ensure the garment is lightweight and offers excellent breathability.