Nike Releases Its First Hijab Sportswear In The US

BEAVERTON, OR — Nike on Wednesday introduced in the United States its first ever “Nike Pro Hijab” designed for athletes who wear headscarves while they compete and practice sports.

“The Nike Pro Hijab is made with lightweight, breathable fabric that wicks away sweat, and stays tucked in during any workout or competition,” Nike says in the description of the hijab on its website. “The pull-on design and long back keeps the Hijab in place, while mesh fabric provides a breathable, personalized fit.”

The black head covering is complete a white Nike “swoosh” on the left side, photos of it show.

Nike announced the new product on Twitter Wednesday, writing they are, “made with sweat-wicking, fully opaque mesh to help keep your head and neck dry, comfortable and covered during training or competition. #NikeProHijab.”

Introducing in the first ever Nike Pro Hijab from @NikeTraining

Made with sweat-wicking, fully opaque mesh to help keep your head and neck dry, comfortable and covered during training or competition. #NikeProHijab

Shop https://t.co/FFOWeG3kaJ pic.twitter.com/GJ6A4JOI8T
— Nike.com (@nikestore) December 20, 2017

They included a photo of U.S. Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad in tweet. Muhammed, a 31-year-old New Jersey resident, made headlines during the 2016 summer Olympics as the first U.S. woman to compete while wearing a hijab.

Muhammad received a bronze medal in the sabre event at the games in Rio and was welcomed home to Maplewood, New Jersey, with a parade.

She also tweeted a link to the Nike website where the hijabs are on sale, describing them in the tweet with a lightning-bolt emoji.

Pro hijab Available now at https://t.co/wVcfNCZn9K #nikewomen #nike #teamnike pic.twitter.com/bOVMqQ29VZ
— Ibtihaj Muhammad (@IbtihajMuhammad) December 20, 2017

Photo credit: Vincent Thian/Associated Press