Northumbria Sport’s official kit partner, PlayerLayer, has launched a new ‘Black Out’ campaign celebrating the University’s distinctive black teamwear range and the growing identity of Northumbria Sport.
The campaign showcases the Northumbria collection, featuring playing shirts, training shorts, hoodies and other key pieces, giving students a closer look at the kit worn by Northumbria’s clubs and teams in competition and across campus.
PlayerLayer became Northumbria Sport’s official kit supplier in September 2025 through a five-year partnership. Specialising in university apparel, PlayerLayer worked closely with Northumbria students and staff to design a range that reflects the University’s sporting identity and the pride of representing Northumbria.
Since its launch, the distinctive black kit has become a familiar sight on pitches, courts and in pools at BUCS fixtures across the country, helping create a recognisable identity for Northumbria teams.
The range is not just for those competing. Students, staff, supporters and alumni can all get involved, with Northumbria-branded leisurewear available through the dedicated PlayerLayer Northumbria online store. Whether at the gym, on campus or supporting a team from the sidelines, everyone can show their Northumbria pride.
Head of Sport, Daryl Dixon, said: “It’s been fantastic to see our students wearing the kit over the past year, both in competition and around campus. The ‘Black Out’ look has really become part of our sporting identity, and the feedback from our clubs has been fantastic. It’s about more than just what we wear; it’s about the pride of representing Northumbria.”
Freeman Payne, Head of Sales at PlayerLayer, said: “The all-black kit looks sharp and makes a statement, and Northumbria’s teams wear it brilliantly. The ‘Black Out’ campaign is our way of celebrating that and thanking the students who have made the range their own. We’re really excited to keep building on this partnership.”
To explore the full range and join the ‘Black Out’, visit the PlayerLayer Northumbria online store and follow @NorthumbriaUniSport on Instagram to see the campaign photoshoot and behind-the-scenes.
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