Control. Balance. Authority.
The Engine – 8 is a tribute to the midfield force that defined Boro’s powerful late-90s era.
No flash. No theatrics. Just structure and command.
Built around a dominant geometric number 8, this industrial circle badge design reflects the engine room mentality, heavy, grounded, and composed. Deep muted red sits at the core, framed by bone-white and matte charcoal rings for a clean, architectural finish.
Curved typography locks the design together:
THE ENGINE
1996 – 1999
Subtle enough for everyday wear. Strong enough for matchday.
This is fan-inspired tribute apparel, not official club merchandise, created for supporters who understand what real midfield control looked like at Riverside.
Premium cotton. Crisp screenprint-ready vector artwork. Zero gimmicks.
🔴 Engine room energy.
⚫ Industrial strength.
⚪ Proper Boro nostalgia.
UTB.
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Wash cold on a gentle cycle and turn inside out to protect the print. For long-lasting quality, avoid tumble drying.
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| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 15.10 | 16.50 | 18.00 | 19.50 | 21.00 | 22.40 | 23.70 | 25.00 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
The Engine – 8 T-Shirt
The Engine – 8 T-Shirt
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