The Italian Federation of Baseball Softball She becomes part of the ever-growing number of blue-and-white sports federations to wear the jersey Macron. The partnership agreement was announced during the day dedicated to baseball clubs that took place at Macron’s headquarters in Valsamoggia. A partnership which will begin from January 1st 2025 and which provides the supply of all technical clothing to the men's, women's and youth national teams in baseball and softball.

The FIBS was founded in 1948 and, in addition to managing the National Baseball and Softball Teams, organizes all levels of the Italian Men’s and Women’s Baseball and Softball Championships and the Blind Championship. The history of baseball in Italy dates back to the late 1800s, when the American Albert Goodwill Spalding organized a tour with the aim of spreading baseball worldwide and three matches were played in Italy, in Naples, Rome and Florence. However, it was only after the Second World War that Italian baseball found its own organization and the game spread nationwide. The first official match of the Italian National Baseball Team was held on August 31, 1952, when in front of 12,000 spectators at the Flaminio Stadium in Rome, the Azzurri surrendered to Spain by 7-3. Since then, the Italian National Team has won 10 European Championship titles (in addition to 17 silver medals), four appearances at the Olympics and 18 at the World Championships (Best result was 4° place in both 1974 and 1998).

“Wearing the Italian national team jersey is always a great pride for an Italian company like ours. – he declared Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron – The Macron Hero and blue combination is increasingly present among Italian sports federations and this can only make us happy, in addition to confirming the technical quality of our clothing. In particular, we have a very special bond with baseball: in 1971, when this company was founded, Macron began its activity as the exclusive Italian distributor of baseball clothing and equipment. In short, Macron and baseball have known each other for over 50 years.”.

“This agreement represents a great source of satisfaction for us and takes us into the future. – he declared Andrea Marcon, president of the FIBS – Macron is an Italian brand and has a long history in baseball, and we are happy that he can bring all his experience and quality to the national teams of the blue baseball and softball teams. I would like to thank Gianluca and the entire Macron team: we are convinced that this collaboration can only bring benefits to our sporting movement. that to Macron”.

“I thank Macron for the return to the blue family of baseball and softball – FIBS President Andrea Marcon closed his remarks – and at the same time for the return of the Italian baseball and softball teams to the great family of sports that carry the Macron Hero on their chest”.

Simultaneously with the announcement of the technical partnership, the Macron Campus was also the ideal stage for the presentation of the new national team competition kits. The new jerseys, with a classic look, a wide cut, a V-neck, and button closure, are available in three versions: Home, Road, and Alternate. The ‘jersey’Home’It is white With blue sleeve cuffs. On the sides there are the colors of the Italian flag through two inserts, one red on the sides and one green that continues in the lower part of the sleeves. On the chest, on the right and in blue, the Macron the Hero, On the left, next to the heart, is the logo of FIBS, While at the center of the chest, the inscription ITALIA in blue stands out, surrounded by a thin navy blue outline. The ‘Road’It is blue With the white sleeve trims and the colors of the Italian flag that stretch out on both sides as in the Home version. The Macron Hero on the chest is white and the inscription ITALIA in blue is outlined by a black and white outline. Finally, regarding the ‘kit’Alternate’The dominant color is the navy blue, With light grey sleeve edging, a tricolour band on the sides and a blue-bordered navy blue and white writing.

All kits have a Regular fit and are made of fabrics Eco Fabric, These are made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic. Specifically, the main body of the coats is made from Eco Fightex, With the presence of inserts in Eco Micromesh to ensure greater lightness and breathability.