How to Buy an NFL Jersey
When purchasing NFL jerseys, it's important to know exactly what type you're looking for. Jerseys are split into 3 categories to meet the needs of all types of fans. If you're just looking for a recreational jersey to show your team pride, then the Replica model may be your best choice. For a slightly heavier and more durable design, you can choose from the Premier line. If you want the same look and high-quality as the jerseys worn by the players on the field, then an Authentic jersey is for you! Each type of jersey shows you're a true fan and the chart below is designed to help you choose the one that's best for you.
| REPLICA | PREMIER | AUTHENTIC | ||
| Description | Replica jerseys feature the same patterns as the Authentic jerseys but are crafted with thinner fabric and screen-printed graphics. These jerseys are designed for budget-minded fans who want the look of a real player's jersey. | Premier jerseys are made with slightly heavier fabric than Replica jerseys and have sewn-on numbers and names. These jerseys fall in-between the on-field Authentic jerseys and the Replica jerseys. | Authentic jerseys are crafted just like the ones on the field. They feature heavier fabric with all sewn-on graphics matching those worn by the actual players. These jerseys are designed for fans seeking the same high quality as worn by their favorite players. | |
| FABRICS | ||||
| Fabric Description | Thin, lightweight fabric | Slightly thicker fabric than Replica jerseys | Thick, durable, and comfortable fabric | |
| Body Fabric | Diamondback Mesh body; nylon for colors and polyester for white | Polyester Premier Mesh body; newly developed diagonal-pattern 2-tone flat tricot mesh | Pro-Brite, Diamondback or stretchaire nylon or polyester mesh | |
| Sleeves/Yoke Fabric | Dazzle sleeves/yoke; nylon for colors and polyester for white | Polyester Premier Dazzle sleeve/yoke; dull dazzle fabric | Metallic Plus nylon or polyester dazzle. Duratalic Cordura& nylon/Lycra& spandex or polyester/Lycra& spandex | |
| Insert Fabric | Polyester engineered stripe knit inserts for select teams | Polyester engineered stripe knit inserts for select teams | Polyester engineered stripe rib knit collars and cuffs specific to the teams | |
| GRAPHICS/LETTERING | ||||
| Player Number | Screen-printed | Sewn-on screen-printed single-layer tackle twill | Sewn-on tackle twill | |
| Player Name | Screen-printed on sewn-down name plate | Screen-printed single-layer tackle twill on a sewn-down name plate | Sewn-on tackle twill on a sewn-down nameplate | |
| Team Graphic | Screen-printed | Screen-printed | Sewn-on tackle twill | |
| Team Stripes | If applicable, duplicated either as a set-in stripe, screenprint, or knit-in jacquard, depending on the game jersey | If applicable, duplicated either as a set-in stripe, screenprint, or knit-in jacquard, depending on the game jersey | If applicable, duplicated either as a set-in stripe, screenprint, or knit-in jacquard, depending on the game jersey | |
| LOGOS | ||||
| Official NFL& Equipment Patch sewn on to the bottom of the front collar or fabric insert | Official NFL&Equipment Patch sewn onto the team-colored neckline | Official NFL& Equipment Patch sewn on to the bottom of the front collar or fabric insert | ||
| vector screen-printed on each sleeve | vector screen-printed on each sleeve | vector embroidered on each sleeve | ||
| NFL&jocktag with alpha sizing applied to the lower left bottom of the jersey | NFL& jocktag with alpha sizing applied to the lower left bottom of the jersey | NFL& jocktag with numeric sizing applied to the lower left bottom of the jersey | ||
| Price | Only $69.99 and up | Only $89.99 and up | Only $109.99 and up | |