Article 45 Non-playing attire bottoms - Equipment

45.01

The rules related to decorative elements as set out in Article 12 are applied also to non-playing attire bottoms.

45.02

Team identification as set out in Chapter III may appear on non-playing attire bottoms as follows:

1. One team emblem not exceeding 50cm² is allowed on the front of the bottoms.

2. The national flag or national symbol or the coat of arms or flag of the team’s town or region is allowed once on the front of the bottoms, not exceeding 25cm².

3. One written/text identification is allowed in any position or size.

45.03

One type of team identification may also be incorporated into non-playing attire bottoms in accordance with Article 18, which applies by analogy.

45.04

One additional team identification may be used alone or in combination with a manufacturer design mark in one of the positions reserved for the non-playing attire bottoms band described in Paragraph 45.05 below, in which case the provisions of Paragraph 45.05 and Paragraph 45.06 apply. The maximum width of any team identification in this position is 8cm.

45.05

Up to five manufacturer identifications are allowed, including up to two bands of manufacturer design marks ("non-playing attire bottoms band"), which may be used as follows:

1. across the hem (right and left legs), or

2. centred down the outer seam (right and left legs).

Non-playing attire bottoms bands may also include decorative elements, subject to Article 12.

45.06

Manufacturer identifications must not exceed 20cm², except for in the non-playing attire bottoms band where the size of the manufacturer design marks may not exceed the width of the band (maximum 8cm).

45.07

One type of manufacturer identification not exceeding 20cm² may also be incorporated using jacquard weave, with no restrictions as to the number or positioning of the identification chosen.

45.08

Quality seals and/or technology labels may be used in accordance with Chapter V, which applies by analogy.

45.09

Sponsor advertising is only allowed in accordance with Chapter VI .

45.10

Initials of players and staff members or squad numbers are permitted for identification purposes. Such identifications must not exceed 7.5cm in height.

45.11

The branded apparel partner of a competition may display the corresponding competition logo on non-playing attire bottoms subject to the prior written approval of the UEFA administration, and provided the training bottoms contain no sponsor advertising. Such competition logos may not exceed 50cm2 and may not appear on attire used in any other competition (UEFA or otherwise).