I think our away top is brilliant, and I have no problems with the feel of the material.
I think maybe we've all been spoiled a bit by the kits of the last two seasons which is why there are some who aren't a fan of the 'feel' of the shirt this year, but Umbro seem to have put a lot of effort into this one as well.
I think I read earlier in the thread that for the material to be exactly the same as the previous shirts, then every stripe would have to be stitched in individually? Don't think that would have looked/felt right at all.
Overall, top effort from Umbro I feel. Again!