| NFL is the most attended domestic sports league in | | | | on the field. Understandably they are the most |
| the world. These days there is a lot more that goes | | | | expensive of the three types but at the same time |
| on off the field than the actual action taking place on | | | | it satisfies the needs of those fans who want to |
| the field. There is a lot of money involved and | | | | wear the same kind of jerseys that their favorite |
| franchises need to generate revenue if they are to | | | | players do. A heavier fabric is used which is thicker, |
| stay competitive. | | | | comfortable and more durable. The names and |
| One very effective way of doing so is through | | | | numbers are stitched in the same way as they are |
| merchandising. And most people like to show where | | | | on an actual player's jersey. |
| their loyalties lie by wearing their team's colors, | | | | Logos include the official NFL logo and the |
| making jerseys a very profitable commodity. People | | | | manufacturing company's logo which are present on |
| wear these jerseys on match days or even as casual | | | | all three types of jerseys. |
| wear. For a diehard fan of any team it is simply a | | | | A ‘Replica' jersey would on average cost you $ |
| must to have one and to have the latest one at | | | | 50 - $ 80. The variation in price depends on the team |
| that. | | | | whose jersey you are looking to purchase. A |
| Jerseys are basically divided into three different | | | | ‘Premier' jersey is likely to cost between $ 100 |
| types. First there is the ‘Replica' which gives the | | | | and $ 120. While the Authentic jersey being the most |
| same look as that of an authentic player's jersey. | | | | costly will cost you around $ 280. |
| The difference lies in the fact that the manufacturing | | | | Since the days when football was only watched by |
| of a ‘Replica' is done with a thinner fabric and | | | | men are long gone. These days the female interest |
| screen-printed graphics are used. Graphics here are | | | | has risen to the extent that jerseys that are custom |
| the jersey number and the player name. These | | | | made for females are available alongside their male |
| jerseys are suitable for those who are restricted by | | | | counterparts. Women jerseys have the added factor |
| the amount of money they can spend on such things. | | | | of style variety to suit different tastes and also are |
| After ‘Replica' come the ‘Premier' jerseys. | | | | made to fit different body types. The male and |
| Made with a relatively heavier fabric than the one | | | | female jerseys are available in different sizes to cater |
| used for ‘Replica', the Premier jerseys have | | | | to all people. It's just that the male jerseys usually |
| player names and jersey numbers stitched onto | | | | come in a solitary style. |
| them. | | | | So if you are an avid supporter of your team and still |
| The third types of jerseys are the ‘Authentic' | | | | don't have one, well this might be the time that you |
| jerseys. These are the real things as they are | | | | get a jersey and show your support for the team |
| exactly the same as the ones worn by the players | | | | you love. |