Buying a Hockey Jersey

How you choose a hockey jersey falls into two categories. The first is a practice jersey and the second is a game jersey. In either case, the best hockey jerseys will be durable and last many seasons. Look for a well-made jersey by turning it inside out and examining the stitching. Run your fingertips across the threads and feel for sturdy construction. Loose threads are not a good sign. Also, some jerseys are reinforced with extra stitching and fabric, which prolongs the life of the jersey.

Balance your need to find an affordable practice or game jersey with quality. If you spend too little you might just have to buy more often. Instead consider how much time you'll actually wear the jersey. Spending a little extra for a well made jersey will actually save you money and time in the future. If you're buying for your whole team or club seek out a distributor or shop that will give you a discount on bulk orders. Be sure to have any custom logos or printing included in the overall price along with shipping.

Online retailers might give the best price and the most options but you might spend more on shipping and time dealing with size issues if you don't know your correct size or the quality of a given manufacturer. To get around these issues start at your local sporting goods shop. Try on a few jerseys and examine the quality closely. If they don't have what you want then search on-line for the size and quality you want. Many brick and mortar stores now offer a wider range of sports apparel on-line. A few online shops also offer "design-your-own" jersey services. This allows you to have a truly unique jersey.

Practice jerseys range in price from $20 to $30 while customized team jerseys will run from $40 to $100 per jersey depending on the options you choose to include. For example, the placement of player numbers and names, the type of application for logos and the number of colors used all impact the price. One way to reduce the overall cost is keep the color scheme simple and provide your own logo to the manufacturer. If, however, you need to buy only one jersey you may be constrained by the requirements of your local club.