Football teamwear accessories

Reversible or mesh vest: what to choose

The choice of a vest depends on how the coach organises their sessions. The reversible model from PowerShot, in yellow and orange or black and white, offers two colours on the same fabric: you can flip it to change a player without needing another bag. The mesh of the Uhlsport Training Bib and Hummel Fundamental vests allows air to circulate and is lightweight over the jersey. Uhlsport, founded in 1948 in Balingen, Germany, and Hummel, established in Hamburg before becoming Danish, both originate from football. For the younger categories, the child’s vest Errea Bib double avoids fabric that floats down to the knees and hinders running.

Gloves, neck warmers and hats on the pitch in winter

In cold weather, player gloves should be thin and flexible to maintain the feel of the ball during restarts, with a palm that grips even when wet. The Rules of the game allow them, as they pose no danger. The tubular neck warmer, however, has been banned in official matches since 2011 by IFAB, which deemed it risky in the case of pulling: it is reserved for warm-ups and training sessions, like the neck warmer from Real Madrid or the one from the Nike Academy line. The hat, made of knit, in the colours of PSG, OM or Arsenal, is mainly worn before matches and on the bench, when substitutes wait in the cold.

The training tank top, for which sessions

The training tank top frees the shoulders and arms, making it valuable during athletic sessions and summer camps, when a long-sleeved top sticks to the skin. The adidas Tiro Competition features breathable fabric from the Tiro range and coordinates with the rest of the club's training outfit. Worn over a training top, it can also serve to distinguish two groups, similar to a vest. In terms of care, these technical textiles should be washed at thirty degrees, inside out and without fabric softener, which can clog the mesh and hinder sweat evaporation; they should air dry, away from the radiator, to maintain their shape season after season.

The rest of the teamwear

Teamwear continues with shirts, shorts, socks, tracksuits, jackets and windbreakers, sweatshirts, trousers, t-shirts and polos, on the teamwear page.

New arrivals and great deals

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Frequently asked questions

How many vests are needed for a training session?

Count one vest per player in the group to be distinguished, plus two or three in reserve for latecomers. With reversible models, a single set allows for two teams to be matched and a player to change sides by simply flipping their vest.

What size vest should adults wear?

The vest is worn over the jersey, and often over a jacket in winter: a loose fit, in adult one size or L and XL, avoids it pinching at the shoulders. For children, the junior size remains essential.

How to wash a batch of vests without mixing colours?

Sort them by colour and wash at thirty degrees, in a mesh bag if possible, so that fluorescent shades don’t bleed onto others. Air drying, on a line or flat, prevents them from shrinking.

How can you tell if a vest will be visible enough?

Fluorescent colours, yellow, orange or green, contrast best against the grass. Choose a shade that especially contrasts with the jersey worn underneath, otherwise players struggle to spot their teammates at a glance.

Can you play an official match in a sleeveless jersey?

No: the Rules of the game require a long-sleeved shirt in the team’s colours for official matches. A sleeveless top remains suitable for training sessions, warm-ups or friendly summer tournaments.