A jersey is a shirt used for sports that typically depicts a specific athlete’s name, team, and number. Today, basketball jerseys are usually sleeveless, although that wasn’t always the case. The first official uniforms actually looked like football uniforms. There were two proposed jerseys: a quarter-length sleeve and a sleeveless version, which became more popular over the decades. Sleeveless jerseys are worn by all NBA players, although in 2013, the NBA introduced sleeved jerseys to be worn by players. The main reason for these jerseys was to try to appeal to fans who did not like wearing sleeveless jerseys in their day-to-day lives.
Why They Help Performance
Basketball jerseys are almost always sleeveless, which helps to give you more air ventilation, allowing you to stay cooler. They are also tight enough to allow you to dribble without getting in the way, but loose enough to give you a free range of motion when you shoot or pass.
What are They Made of?
Basketball jerseys are usually made from polyester with a little bit of meshing. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Team USA wore jerseys that were made from 96% recycled polyester. Made by Nike, they are allegedly the lightest jerseys ever made. Nike also uses “DryTec” technology to help reduce the amount of moisture in the jersey, which is supposed to help improve performance.
Washing and Care Instructions
Basketball is a physically demanding sport. While you are unlikely to get your jersey muddy, you will sweat into it frequently. You may also have to deal with blood stains from time to time. Thus, knowing how to correctly wash your jersey is very important. It is important to know precisely what material your jersey is made of. Most basketball jerseys are made from polyester knit or mesh, which is actually easier to care for than cotton. Pre-soaking the jersey is essential to getting your jersey nice and clean. Fill a large bucket with warm water, and add a capful of heavy duty laundry detergent with baking soda to neutralize odors. Soak the jersey for approximately one hour. Avoid using chlorine bleach, because it could damage the material. Instead, use an all-fabric bleach. You should make sure to wash the jersey alone, which will prevent lint from other clothes from clinging to the jersey’s numbers and letters. Wash it with cool water, and then hang it to dry. Never put a sports uniform in the dryer, because the heat could cause it to shrink or fade the colors. If there is a blood stain, use cold water with a detergent that removes stains to remove it.
Who Makes Them?
Currently, Adidas makes all the jerseys for the NBA teams. Adidas was founded in 1924 in Germany, and is one of the most popular sporting goods companies in the entire world. They replaced Reebok and have the rights to sell authentic NBA jerseys for all 30 team franchises.
Price Range
The price of an NBA jersey varies depending on whether you want an authentic jersey or replica. Authentic jerseys tend to cost at least $200. This can increase significantly if you want to get a player’s name on the back, if you want to customize it to get your own name, if the jersey was worn during a game, or if it is autographed. Replica jerseys can be found for as little as $50 at your local sports retailers. You may be able to find authentic jerseys online for cheaper, although
