Team jersey

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File:WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped).jpg
A modern summer, tight-fitting cycling jersey

A team jersey (also sports jersey) is a shirt worn by members of a sports team to identify their affiliation with the team. Jerseys identify their wearers' names and/or numbers, generally showing the colors and logo of the team. Numbers are frequently used to identify players, since uniforms give players a similar appearance.

A jersey may also include the logo of the team's sponsor.

Examples

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Cycling jersey

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A cycling jersey is a specialized garment designed for road cycling. These jerseys are usually made from lightweight synthetic microfiber materials that wick moisture from the skin to aid evaporation, keeping the rider cool and dry. Key features include a zippered front, elastic waistband, and rear pockets.

In the Tour de France, jerseys are awarded to the leaders of specific classifications after each stage: Yellow jersey for general classification, Green jersey for points classification, Polka dot jersey for mountains classification, and White jersey for best young rider.

Hockey jersey

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The main garment of an ice hockey uniform, which was traditionally called a sweater, is known as a hockey jersey. Basketball jerseys are usually sleeveless. Baseball jerseys are usually button up.

Guernsey

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In Australian rules football, the player's shirt is known as a "guernsey".[3][4]

Other

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Other examples are cricket whites, basketball uniform, baseball uniform and gridiron football uniform.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-the-jerseys-59552
  2. ^ https://franceletour.com/tour-de-france-jerseys/
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