ST MIRREN are giving fans the opportunity to customise their new 2017/18 home shirt as supporters can iron-on badges that show their loyalty to the club.
The Scottish Championship side have been convinced by their kit manufacturers Joma to initiate the unique scheme, with four gold badges ready to be imprinted.
A Buddies season ticket holder will have the option of ironing on a badge with an emblem of a stadium, while fans who regularly travel to away games will be able to customise their jersey with a badge depicting a plane.
While Saints supporters will also have the choice of badges if they are a member of the St Mirren supporters' trust, as well as fans who know the history of the club.
Joma - who unveiled the kit on Twitter, said in a video: "This season stand out as the unique fan you really are.
"Customise your new shirt simply buy using an iron, and show off what you've done for your team.
"Football fans' badges - they will ensure that no two shirts are the same, because really, no two fans are the same."
Although the innovative idea was meant to create a buzz around St Mirren Park, fans have been torn whether or not it is a good idea, with some likening it to being in the boy scouts.
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One user commented on Twitter: "That is hellish and embarrassing man. Nothing like ohh look at me I think I'm a better fan than u I have more badges.
While another sarcastically said: "For when you're too old to collect Scouts badges."
Another fan was also critical when he posted: "Complete the badges and get bullied off your mates. No thanks!"
One supporter believed fans could take advantages of the badges and lie about their support for the club.
He said: "Any 1 could buy any badge n not even do or know the things they're claiming from they're badges. Honking idea."
However, the scheme did receive praise from one Buddies fan, she commented: "The badges are well smart, do the travelling, member of the club, know my history and a proud season ticket holder. Smart strip."
But one supporter rather harshly stated: "Kill it with fire."
Manager Jack Ross will be hoping the new strip will be lucky for his side this season as they look to bounce back to the Scottish Premiership after being relegated in 2015.
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