With three new performance fabrics built entirely from recycled polyester, Macron is integrating material innovation into match-day wear — a signal of how specialist kit manufacturers are raising the bar on sustainable design ahead of a new season.
Macron has introduced a new family of performance jacquard fabrics — Weave, Laser and Matrix — developed specifically for use in football club match kits from the 2026/27 season onward. Produced entirely from polyester derived from post-consumer recycled sources, the three materials form a new range the Bologna-based brand calls Eco 3D Knit, designed by its internal research and development department.
Three fabrics, three performance profiles
The shared production method across all three materials is the jacquard weaving technique, which constructs a pattern or design within the yarn structure itself, rather than applying it to the surface after production. The result is a raised, three-dimensional appearance — both visible and tactile — that differentiates the fabric from standard flat-knit constructions.
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Beyond that shared principle, each fabric addresses a distinct performance profile.
Weave features a geometric diagonal construction with a compact, close-knit structure, intended to maximize structural consistency and moisture transfer in high-intensity settings. Laser draws on the architecture of laser-cut mesh, integrating three different yarn interlacings to distribute resistance, stretch and ventilation across targeted zones of a garment. Matrix uses a warp-knit build with a staggered rib arrangement, prioritizing mechanical elasticity and airflow for garments that demand freedom of movement.
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Authentic tier only, with club-specific customization
Kits produced in the new fabrics will be available exclusively in Macron’s Authentic Version: a hallmark of the brand’s philosophy, which has always offered fans and enthusiasts the opportunity to wear exactly the same shirts used on the pitch by players. Clubs in Macron’s partner network can commission individualised designs through the brand’s Macron Style Centre, the in-house design division that handles bespoke kit development.
