Watford Away Shirt 2016-17 Dryworld Vintage Size M
Watford Away Shirt 2016-17 Dryworld Vintage Size M
Watford Away Shirt 2016-17 — The fleeting and cult Dryworld era
In 2016-17, Watford FC wore Dryworld colours, a Canadian kit manufacturer that only lasted a handful of seasons with the Hornets — which makes this vintage away shirt particularly hard to find today. A size M, a Premier League season, a supplier that has disappeared from the radar: this is exactly the kind of piece that excites true collectors.
Shirt details
Season: 2016-2017
Club: Watford FC
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Dryworld
Size: M
League: Premier League
What this shirt represents
The 2016-17 season was Watford's second consecutive Premier League campaign after their historic promotion in 2015. The club from Vicarage Road, owned by the Pozzo family since 2012, had established itself in the English top flight with a clear ambition: never to be relegated again. Under the guidance of Walter Mazzarri, an Italian coach recruited to bring structure and organisation, the Hornets sought to reach a new level.
On the pitch, this was an era marked by strong personalities. Troy Deeney, the emblematic captain, continued to lead the attack with his power and leadership. Odion Ighalo was still around at the beginning of the season before his departure to China in January. And Étienne Capoue, in midfield, provided the technical balance the Hornets needed to compete in the elite. A team of soldiers, not stars, but with a real soul.
Moments etched in this shirt
A season of stabilisation in the Premier League
Watford finished 17th in the 2016-17 season, securing their place in the English top flight — the number one objective set by the Pozzos. In a league where relegated teams included Hull, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland, staying in the Premier League was already a victory in itself for a club of this size.
The Dryworld parenthesis — unique in its kind
The Canadian kit manufacturer Dryworld was only associated with Watford for a very short period, approximately between 2015 and 2017. This ultra-limited collaboration means that shirts produced under this partnership are inherently rare on the vintage Premier League shirts market. This is exactly what makes it a special piece.
Ighalo's departure, a symbol of transition
In January 2017, Odion Ighalo left Watford for Changchun Yatai in China, ending an important chapter in the club's recent history. The Nigerian striker had been one of the architects of promotion to the Premier League and had established himself as a formidable goalscorer during the 2015-16 season. This 2016-17 away shirt precisely captures this pivotal period.
Authentic vs Replica
An authentic vintage shirt isn't just about nostalgia — it's about material, construction, and historical reality. Authentic shirts from that era were tailored for professional players, with technical fabrics designed for performance, not fashion. You can feel it when you hold it: a fitted cut, solid seams, clean finishes.
Regarding this Watford Dryworld 2016-17 shirt, precise information on its condition is not specified in the sheet — which is common for vintage pieces that move from collection to collection. The main thing is that you have in your hands an authentic match shirt from a real Premier League season, produced by a kit manufacturer that no longer exists in this market. That cannot be manufactured.
Vintage sizing guide
Vintage shirts systematically fit smaller than modern shirts. A 2016-17 M often corresponds to a current S or XS depending on the brand. Dryworld is no exception to this rule — the Canadian brand produced relatively fitted cuts, designed for athletic bodies rather than casual wear with a t-shirt underneath.
Before buying, measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual shirt measurements if available. The golden rule: if you hesitate between two sizes for vintage, always take the larger size. A shirt that is too big can be worn. A shirt that is too tight in vintage technical fabric is a disaster to put on.
Why have it in your collection
The rarity of a Dryworld Watford shirt on the collector's market is a documented reality. The Canadian kit manufacturer had an extremely short window of existence in professional English football, and Watford is one of the very few clubs to have worn this brand in the Premier League. As a result: production volumes were low, and what circulates today on the secondary market is extremely limited. This is exactly the type of shirt that increases in value over time, not because it is decreed to, but because the supply mechanically becomes rarer.
Collectors of Premier League shirts from the 2010s know how to recognise a unique piece when they see one. This isn't a commonplace Nike or Adidas produced in millions of copies — it's an item produced in limited quantities, by a brand that has since disappeared from the circuit, for a club that managed to establish itself in the English elite. There aren't many still in circulation in this state of availability. If you miss it tonight, it might be in someone else's display cabinet tomorrow morning.
To go further
A Dryworld Watford shirt in size M, 2016-17 season — that's the very definition of a niche piece for the discerning collector. If it's your size and you love the Hornets or defunct kit manufacturers, the answer is simple.
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