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From the mountains of Colorado to the medal stand in Milan, ACG is introducing a new collection designed to inspire and support Team USA athletes representing their country on the biggest stage in sport.
The inspiration
The Team USA collection takes after the dramatic landscapes surrounding Colorado Springs, home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, with an outdoor-inspired aesthetic that celebrates the connection between athletes and the places that shape them.
The collection is crafted in the image of Team USA’s hometown, channelling the infamous Manitou Incline hike, a training ground for some of the world’s greatest athletes, and the Garden of the Gods, which serves as a powerful symbol of strength, resilience and the spirit of adventure.
The collection is informed by the Team USA archives, and many pieces incorporate the iconic American bald eagle, reinforcing both national pride and an unmistakable visual identity.
The Therma-FIT Air Milano Jacket
At the centre of the collection is the Therma-FIT Air Milano Jacket, a groundbreaking advancement in adaptive outerwear. It combines Nike’s industry-leading Air technology with innovative materials and computational design to provide dynamic warmth so athletes can personalise their thermal control in all conditions.
The versatile, lightweight jacket adapts to athletes’ needs, allowing them to regulate their temperature in real time without changing layers. By inflating or deflating air within the jacket’s baffles, athletes can achieve warmth levels that range from a hoodie to a midweight puffer.
Other designs
Air Milano pairs perfectly with pieces from throughout the Team USA collection, including tops, bottoms, base layers and accessories that feature the latest material innovations from Nike and ACG, including Nike Dri-FIT ADV and Therma-FIT ADV technology.
This includes the Therma-FIT ADV Reversible Skirt, which takes inspiration from the Colorado mountains and is built as a multi-functioning style that can be worn on its own, worn over layers, or even used as a ground covering.
Rounding out the collection is the new ACG Ultrafly, a high-performance silhouette that’s light and fast and speaks trail fluently. Featured in the Safety Orange launch colourway, the flagship ACG trail shoe is powered by industry-leading ZoomX foam, a carbon fibre FlyPlate and a Vibram Litebase outsole that work together to enable phenomenal propulsion, a responsive ride, next-level control and superior grip on all terrain.
