adidas Striped, striped jerseys for clubs
This page brings together the shirts adidas from the Striped line, built around a vertical stripe pattern. It's a club line, designed to dress an entire team in the same colour combination.
It is aimed at clubs whose identity relies on a striped shirt, a classic in both amateur and professional football.
The striped shirt, a classic in club football
Vertical stripes have been part of football history since its British origins. Many amateur clubs have adopted them by mimicking the identity of a professional team, and the design remains one of the most requested in club kits.
The width of the stripes and the number of available combinations vary by line. The essential thing for a club is to find the combination that matches its historical colours and to be able to restock over time.
The challenge of printing on a striped background
A striped shirt poses a challenge that a plain shirt does not: the name and number run across two alternating colours. A print too close to one of the two shades becomes unreadable on part of its surface.
There are two solutions. A high-contrast print with both colours, often white or black depending on the combination, or a print bordered by a piping that sets it apart from the background, regardless of the stripe crossed. This is a point to resolve before starting the customization of a whole squad.
Choosing sizes
As with any club line, the adult and child size charts are distinct and do not overlap. A youth squad often requires several sizes, and the transition between the two charts rarely occurs where one expects.
On a striped shirt, an oversized size has an additional visual effect: the stripes widen and the pattern loses its sharpness. This is another reason not to oversize youth orders.
Caring for a club shirt
Washing at a low temperature, without fabric softener, helps maintain the breathability of the material. Air drying is essential as soon as a print is heat applied, as the heat from the tumble dryer is what causes it to peel off first.
Turning the shirt inside out before washing also reduces wear on the prints, especially in friction areas like the shoulders and back.
The rest of the adidas club textiles
The brand covers the entire outfit. The training tops, training trousers, shorts, socks, and jackets and puffer jackets complete the range. The page adidas brings everything together.
Outfitting your club on a budget
On a complete kit, the unit discount multiplies by the squad size. The club clearance section and the club deals section gather the offers from this category, and the clearance section covers end-of-line products on the website.
The Black Friday kicks off the discount period, followed by the holiday season, the winter sales, and the French Days in spring.
Frequently asked questions
Why do so many clubs play in striped shirts?
The pattern dates back to the British origins of football and has been taken up by many professional clubs, whose colours have inspired amateur football. It's one of the most requested designs in club kits.
How can you make a print readable on a striped shirt?
By choosing a marking that is highly contrasted with both colours, or a print bordered by piping. Without this, the name becomes unreadable on part of its surface.
Does the line come in child sizes?
Yes, like most club lines. The adult and child size charts are distinct and do not overlap.
Should you choose a size up for youth?
This is not recommended on a striped shirt: an oversized size visually widens the stripes and blurs the pattern, in addition to hindering movement.
Where can you find club textiles at a discounted price?
On the club deals section and the club clearance section.
