Basketball Clothing: Court and Street

Where to enter: category, audience or brand?

Start with what you want to replace, then narrow it down by audience. Each entry point keeps the entire textile catalogue, just organised differently.

• The categories page groups textiles by item type: jerseys, shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, trousers, jackets, tracksuits and base layers.
• The men's clothing includes men's and unisex styles, from XS to very large sizes.
• The women's clothing gathers styles designed for female players and unisex models.
• The children's clothing covers minis and cadets, including Jordan textiles for kids.
• The brands page helps you find your preferred supplier directly.
• The pro club outfits offer jerseys and shorts from French and European clubs, in supporter versions.
• The socks and slides complete the outfit, from the locker room to the shower.

The match kit, layer by layer

A basketball outfit is built from the body outwards. Closest to the skin, a base layer or compression shorts reduce friction. On top, the sleeveless jersey allows free shoulder movement for shooting, and the loose shorts don’t restrict your stance when defending low.

Next come the socks, thick under the heel to cushion landings. For warming up and on the sidelines, a shooting t-shirt and a zip-up jacket keep muscles warm between rotations. Anything touching the skin should dry quickly: breathable polyester and mesh do this job better than cotton.

Off the court: textiles that tell the game

Basketball is also worn outside the gym. Part of the catalogue targets the street: t-shirts with NBA franchise logos, retro jerseys from 90s legends, oversized hoodies, and mesh shorts paired with sneakers. American sports also have a place here, with NFL and MLB textiles, as basketball culture often borrows from other leagues.

For these pieces, think in terms of fit rather than performance. An oversized fit can be taken in your usual size, as the width is already accounted for in the pattern.

Outfitting an entire team

For a club or association, team textiles are chosen from ranges available over several years, allowing you to complete a set of jerseys without changing models. Teamwear brands offer the same design in men's, women's, and children's cuts, from the jersey to the travel tracksuit. The reversible jersey remains the most practical solution for training: one light side, one dark side, so matches can be played without bibs.

The brands that outfit basketball players

The most present brands on customer outfits mix urban culture and teamwear.

• New Era is known for its caps but also outfits fans with jerseys and t-shirts in the colours of NBA, NFL, and MLB franchises.
• Project X Paris, a streetwear brand from Paris, offers t-shirts, shorts, and oversized sweatshirts, very popular with sneakers.
• adidas covers the court with lightweight training jerseys and the stands with club kits like Paris Basketball or ASVEL.
• Superdry adds a Japanese-inspired lifestyle touch for non-match days.
• Kangol completes the outfit from the head with its bucket hats and caps featuring the kangaroo logo.
• Hummel, recognizable by its chevrons, is a solid choice for club textiles, from jerseys to tracksuits.

Getting basketball clothing for less

Textile discounts are concentrated on a few pages, updated during sales events. The special offers on clothing showcase the current marked-down prices, while the clothing sales take over during official periods. If you need to play this weekend, the clothing shipped in 24h page only shows items ready to go. As Black Friday approaches, the Black Friday textile selection collects discounts on textiles, then the Christmas textile page helps find a gift. Clearance items can be found in the clearance section.

Frequently asked questions

What to wear for a first basketball training session?

A breathable t-shirt or jersey, loose shorts reaching the knee, and thick socks are enough. Avoid jeans and thick cotton, as they trap sweat and hinder movement. You can invest in a more technical outfit once you know your playing pace.

How to wash basketball clothes without damaging them?

Wash them inside out, at a low temperature, without fabric softener: it clogs the polyester fibres and reduces sweat wicking. Prints and heat-pressed numbers don’t like the tumble dryer or hot irons. Air drying flat or on a hanger is enough, as technical textiles dry quickly.

Do basketball clothes run big?

It depends on the purpose. Match clothing is often cut wide for freedom of movement, while compression base layers are meant to hug the body. The size guide on each product page is the best reference, as two brands never fit exactly the same.

What size to choose for a rapidly growing child?

Take the real age size or one size up, but not two. A jersey that’s too long comes out of the shorts during every run, and baggy shorts slide down during sprints. Children’s sizes are expressed by age or height, to be compared with the child’s height rather than their age.

How to limit friction during a match?

Choose pieces with flat seams or no seams, and a base layer close to the body under a loose jersey. A quick-drying textile rubs less than soaked cotton. If irritation persists, consult a healthcare professional.