| Hockey in the United States is played on ice. It is | | | | round neck or V-neck, single color or multi-color fabrics, |
| essential for players to protect themselves from the | | | | as well as different professionally-branded team |
| cold of the ice rink. Hockey jerseys are the outer | | | | jerseys. The game of hockey is fast and the players |
| clothing worn by ice hockey players. It is a loose shirt | | | | wear heavy padding and sturdy clothing for protection. |
| worn above layers of padded and protective gear. A | | | | Hockey is very popular in North America, Canada, and |
| hockey jersey is lightweight and is designed to provide | | | | other European countries. With an increase in fan |
| comfort and flexibility to the players. In the early days | | | | following of various professional teams, the demand |
| of the game, jerseys were not used. The players | | | | for hockey jerseys has also increased. People sporting |
| wore a wool turtleneck and a pair of leather boots. | | | | jerseys of their favorite teams can be seen in schools |
| Now hockey clothing and accessories, including | | | | and universities. |
| jerseys, have become more advanced. A number of | | | | From the days, when players wore just a woolen |
| manufacturers produce a range of jerseys specifically | | | | sweater, hockey clothing and accessories have come |
| for hockey players. Custom-made jerseys of almost | | | | a long way. The designs and colors of these jerseys |
| all professional teams are now available for purchase. | | | | are being changed regularly to suit the taste of |
| Jerseys come in different shapes and sizes. These | | | | different players. The jersey manufacturers are |
| are made of high quality polyester that makes it | | | | witnessing increased sales, especially during hockey |
| breathable, quick drying and durable for long lasting | | | | championships such as the Stanley Cup. With an |
| comfort. It has reinforced stitching on the shoulders and | | | | increased fan following for the games and the teams, |
| armholes. It also features a combination of embroidery | | | | this demand for jerseys is expected to grow even |
| and appliqué twill graphics, zigzag stitched | | | | further. |
| directly onto the fabric. A player can choose from | | | | |