UCLA Unveils 2017 Football Uniforms
July 15, 2017 | Football
UCLA and new athletics apparel and footwear partner Under Armour unveiled the Bruins' 2017 football uniforms today.
Maintaining UCLA football tradition was key to the design of the uniforms. The home blue jersey is in "Powderkeg Blue", the official blue of UCLA Athletics, and the home pant remains in the "Mighty Gold" color scheme. The jersey is built with Cordura rip stop yarns to resist rips and tears. Strategically-placed non-stretch panels make the jersey virtually impossible to grab. Front and back mesh panels at the bottom of the jerseys provide moisture management and breathability, and the upper portion of the jersey has four-way stretch knit for maximum mobility.
The traditional UCLA stripe, which was introduced to the football uniforms by Red Sanders in 1949, remains on the shoulder. The stripe can also be found on the white away pants.
Some personalized details have been added to the jersey. The UCLA Athletic Department motto "Champions Made Here," framed by a pyramid inspired by Coach John Wooden's Pyramid of Success, can be found on the hemline. Under Armour's motto "Protect This House" will be on the neckline inside the jersey. The numbers and names on the jersey are made using the custom typeface Bruin Block.
The "Mighty Gold" color of the helmet is accented by the original UCLA Football script with the tail. The helmet is the only place where that logo will be used. One change to the helmet, however, is the color. All wordmarks, including the helmet decal, are now "Powderkeg Blue" to match the home jersey.
Accessories will be anthracite gray, along with white, to mix and match with the uniforms. There are five styles of cleats and three different types of gloves from which the players can choose.
The uniforms will be available for season ticket holders to see and feel in person at today's exclusive Bruin Viewin' event at the Rose Bowl.
UCLA begins its season on Sunday, Sept. 3, hosting Texas A&M at the Rose Bowl at 4:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit uclabruins.com/tickets or call 310-UCLA-WIN.