Burlington, VT, March 2, 2022 – Today, Vermont Green Football Club announced it has signed an agreement with British sportswear brand, PlayerLayer, to serve as the official kit and on-field apparel provider. The agreement marks PlayerLayer’s first venture in the United States, after establishing impressive partnerships around the world. PlayerLayer and Vermont Green FC share a commitment to environmental responsibility and a belief in the power of sports to drive change.
Known for developing innovative sportswear with customizable designs and uniquely sustainable fabrics, PlayerLayer is also the kit partner of Forest Green Rovers — recognized by FIFA and the United Nations as “the greenest sports club in the world.”
PlayerLayer’s fabrics include:
- A 100% recycled polyester fabric, made from recycled plastic bottles.
- A coffee-based fabric, made from 35% recycled coffee grounds and 65% recycled polyester.
- A bamboo charcoal fabric made from 50% bamboo charcoal and 50% polyester.
These innovations improve the carbon and water footprints of kits, reduce plastic pollution, and require less energy to produce. Importantly introducing natural materials into the production process in a bid to inspire industry change through the power of sport.
“PlayerLayer’s approach to innovation and design of high-quality sustainable sportswear fits with our environmental and social objectives as a Club. We are impressed with their commitment to sustainable innovation and couldn’t be more excited to bring these kits to Vermont,” said Vermont Green FC’s Chief Purpose Officer, Keil Corey.
Roderick Bradley, co-founder of PlayerLayer says “We have already developed a strong working relationship in a short period of time. We are excited to work with, from the moment we met the VGFC Team we knew our principles aligned. They have a vision and the courage to take on the challenge of developing a Football Club that puts its values ahead of anything else. Supporters should expect a creative explosion from the kits too.”
“We’re thrilled to be working with PlayerLayer to bring some funky and fresh kits to our supporters in Vermont and around the world,” said kit designer and Vermont Green FC co-founder, Matthew Wolff.
Vermont Green FC kits will be available for purchase at shop.vermontgreenfc.com and onsite at Vermont Green FC home matches.
Vermont Green FC was officially announced as a USL League 2 club on October 12, 2021, and will play home games at the University of Vermont’s Virtue Field. Season tickets for the inaugural campaign are now available at vermontgreenfc.com/season-tickets.
Media Inquiries: Contact club@vermontgreenfc.com