West Bromwich Albion’s women’s team have switched their home-kit white shorts to navy ones due to concerns about players’ comfort on their periods, the English club said on Thursday.
Albion Women, who compete in England’s third-tier FA Women’s National League North, will wear blue shorts for the remainder of the 2022-23 season and beyond.
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“Wearing white clothing while on a period is an issue that has been highlighted by women across all sports, and Albion will ensure this is fully considered when designing all future home kits,” the club said on their website.
The decision to change the shorts was taken after full consultation with the players, the club added.
“This change will help us to focus on our performance without added concerns or anxiety,” Albion Women captain Hannah George said.
