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A team jersey is a special shirt for athletes.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

It helps people see which team a player belongs to. Most jerseys show the colors of the team. They also show a team logo. Many jerseys have a player's name on them. They often have numbers to help fans identify players. This is helpful because uniforms can look very similar. Some jerseys also show a sponsor logo.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

Different sports use many different styles of shirts.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

Basketball jerseys are usually sleeveless. Baseball jerseys often have buttons down the front. In Australian rules football, the shirt is called a guernsey. Ice hockey players wear a hockey jersey. People used to call these sweaters in the past. Cricket players sometimes wear called cricket whites. Other sports use gridiron football uniforms or rugby kits.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

Cycling jerseys are made for a very specific job.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

They are made from lightweight synthetic microfiber materials. This special fabric helps move moisture away from the skin. This process helps sweat evaporate to keep the rider dry. It also helps the rider stay cool. These jerseys have a zippered front for easy use. They also have an elastic waistband. Many cycling jerseys even have pockets on the back.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

In the Tour de France, jerseys show who is winning.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

The leader of the whole race wears the Yellow jersey. This is called the general classification leader. The rider with the most points wears the Green jersey. This is the points classification leader. The best climber wears the Polka dot jersey. This is the Maillot à Pois Rouges. The best young rider wears a White jersey. This rider must be under 26 years old.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

Jerseys act like a visual way to tell a story.

WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)
WTOS Delft cycling jersey (cropped)

They tell us about a player's skill or team. They help fans follow the action in a big game. You can see a winner just by looking at their color. A jersey can show a person's name and number. It can also show who helps pay for the team. Whether it is a guernsey or a sweater, it matters. These shirts help bring the whole sport together.

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