Nike Pro Dri-FIT Hijab, 2025
THF806868 / Nike Pro Dri-FIT Hijab, 2025
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Artifact Overview
In 2017, Nike became the first major American company to sell a sports hijab, designed for athletes who wear traditional Islamic head coverings. Nike's designers worked with hijabi athletes, such as Olympic fencing medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, to create head coverings that were aerodynamic, lightweight, and breathable to the wearer from prevent over-heating.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hijab
Date Made
2025
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Viet Nam for Nike of Beaverton, Oregon.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.127.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Polyester (Fiber)
Spandex
Cardboard
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in (Packaging)
Width: 4.75 in (Packaging)
Length: 1 in (Packaging)
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
M-L / M-G / M-G / Nike Pro / Dri-FIT / Hijab / DRI-FIT
on back of packaging:
[...] / Nike Dri-FIT Technology helps you stay / dry and comfortable / [...] / Interior strap helps secure coverage / and prevent slipping / [...] / EN: 92% POLYESTER / 8% SPANDEX / [...] /
on sticker of packaging:
MADE IN VIETNAM / [,,,]
on bottom of packaging:
NIKE SWOOSH JUST DO IT nike.com / [...]
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