subject: NFL can't survive without its fancy jersey [print this page] NFL is the most attended domestic sports league in the world. These days there is a lot more that goes on off the field than the actual action taking place on the field. There is a lot of money involved and franchises need to generate revenue if they are to stay competitive.
One very effective way of doing so is through merchandising. And most people like to show where their loyalties lie by wearing their team's colors, making jerseys a very profitable commodity. People wear these jerseys on match days or even as casual wear. For a diehard fan of any team it is simply a must to have one and to have the latest one at that.
Jerseys are basically divided into three different types. First there is the Replica' which gives the same look as that of an authentic player's jersey. The difference lies in the fact that the manufacturing of a Replica' is done with a thinner fabric and screen-printed graphics are used. Graphics here are the jersey number and the player name. These jerseys are suitable for those who are restricted by the amount of money they can spend on such things.
After Replica' come the Premier' jerseys. Made with a relatively heavier fabric than the one used for Replica', the Premier jerseys have player names and jersey numbers stitched onto them.
The third types of jerseys are the Authentic' jerseys. These are the real things as they are exactly the same as the ones worn by the players on the field. Understandably they are the most expensive of the three types but at the same time it satisfies the needs of those fans who want to wear the same kind of jerseys that their favorite players do. A heavier fabric is used which is thicker, comfortable and more durable. The names and numbers are stitched in the same way as they are on an actual player's jersey.
Logos include the official NFL logo and the manufacturing company's logo which are present on all three types of jerseys.
A Replica' jersey would on average cost you $ 50 - $ 80. The variation in price depends on the team whose jersey you are looking to purchase. A Premier' jersey is likely to cost between $ 100 and $ 120. While the Authentic jersey being the most costly will cost you around $ 280.
Since the days when football was only watched by men are long gone. These days the female interest has risen to the extent that jerseys that are custom made for females are available alongside their male counterparts. Women jerseys have the added factor of style variety to suit different tastes and also are made to fit different body types. The male and female jerseys are available in different sizes to cater to all people. It's just that the male jerseys usually come in a solitary style.
So if you are an avid supporter of your team and still don't have one, well this might be the time that you get a jersey and show your support for the team you love.
