MINNEAPOLIS — Muslim women who are interested in playing sports but have felt held back by their clothing might have a new option to comfortably participate. 

The company ASIYA has created a sports hijab, which it calls modesty in motion. It is a hijab designed to cover the head as a normal hijab would, but easily allow for physical activity. 

“There shouldn’t be a barrier as simple as clothing that keeps people apart,” a company representative told WPVI-TV. “All girls, no matter their religion, should be able to play sports.”

The company has created three different types of headscarves called Lite, Sport and Fit. The Fit hijab provides the most coverage in the front, while the Lite and Sport hijabs are able to tuck inside a uniform, according to emirates woman.com. 

The hijabs are offered in white, black, gray and navy. They are all made from breathable materials.

The idea has been a work in progress, as one of the co-founders, Fatimah Hussein, has been working on the idea for the past 10 years. 

“As the girls gained self-confidence and a love of sport, they wanted athletic uniforms that let them be active while upholding their religious and cultural beliefs,” the other co-founder, Jamie Glover, told Refinery29. 

Those interested in purchasing a sports hijab may pre-order one from the Indiegogo campaign page, as the scarves are not yet sold in stores. The scarves will be shipped in February.