It’s the 21st century and passersby still stare when a hijabi passes by, let alone while she’s running or practicing some kind of sport. That was the main core of Nike’s new advert, ‘Nike Pro Hijab’ sportswear, a veil made of polyester for a more comfortable practice or playing of sports.
To be available in Spring 2018, the Pro Hijab sportswear has a lot of hijabis waiting patiently. It’s said to be practical and comfortable. What does a hijabi need after having to wear itchy clothes for so long? The release of the official advertisement might have been in early celebration of the #InternationalWomensDay which happens to be today, the 8th of March.
Nike tweeted their advertisement for Pro Hijab along with a glimpse on the International Womens Day, with the caption: What will they say about you? Maybe they’ll say you showed them what was possible. #believeinmore
What will they say about you?
Maybe they’ll say you showed them what was possible.#believeinmore #nike pic.twitter.com/rqn24qpDsn— Nike (@Nike) March 8, 2017
It’s incredible to see the support for hijabis by one of the leading sportswear corporation around the world. Mostly, people have reacted positively towards the notion, a lot of which believing it’s a step towards equality.
super cool move @nike w the new “pro hijab” – a great move at a very critical/important time in our country. come one, come all. #equality
— zach aaronson (@zach_aaronson) March 8, 2017
We are all for this @Nike. https://t.co/VGElsfaohC
— HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) March 7, 2017
Several middle eastern athletes helped in the creation of this collection, to that, and to all the support, we are grateful.
