Treaty United to launch third kit inspired by local Limerick landmarks

TREATY United are set to launch their third kit of the season inspired by local landmarks in Limerick. Treaty United reached out to former US international and English Premier League player, Jay DeMerit, to design their ‘back to blue’ first kit. That
resulted in an iconic blue jersey which was launched back in March.

As part of that overall project, Jay was also given the brief to design an alternative third kit. The new kit will make its debut in this Friday night’s SSE Airtricity League of Ireland First Division game away to Finn Harps and in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division away to Cork City in a game that will be shown live on TG4.

Jay's concept for the design was to again reach into the history of Limerick city. Similar to the home and away kits, the outline of King John’s Castle is incorporated into the front and back of the jersey showing the fabric of the city embedded into the fabric of
the jersey reminding the wearer of the city that they are representing.

The stain glass effect on the sleeves of the jersey is inspired by the stained glass window at entrance to the Limerick City Gallery of Art. Inside the collar and embedded in the sleeve design is the Latin motto of the city of Limerick Urbs antiqua fuit studisque asperrima belli - an ancient city well studied in the art of war - an acknowledgement of the fighting spirit we expect from the club’s teams and the mindset footballers need when they go into battle in each game.

In effect, you are metaphorically going into battle for your crest, for the place you are representing. The bright colours in the sleeve contrast sharply with the black body of the jersey, chosen to highlight the variety of colours in the glass. The olive trim on the jersey mirrors the olive colour represented within the stained glass window. The result is a truly unique jersey, incorporating the history of the city while embodying the spirit of its people.