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Learn How A Football Is Made At The NFL Experience

Wilson has made every football for every Super Bowl ever held, and this year the company is showing off their technique to fans at the NFL Experience.

Inside the NFL Experience, there are tables occupied with Wilson football crafters and their supplies; educating fans on the stitching, stretching and lacing that goes into making the perfect football.

Every football is crafted by hand with cowhide and involves various kinds of equipment such as sewing machines for stitching, and steam boxes for softening the cowhide.

Check out the video above for a detailed demonstration of what goes into making a football... or just head down to the NFL Experience and see it in person!

Learn more about the NFL Experience here.

 

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