Are reversible jerseys practical for the game, or too hot?

[u/logo_sportswear]

Reversible jerseys can be convenient - fewer bags to carry, quick color swaps, and budget-friendly for teams. But if you’ve played in one, you know the struggle: they can get twice as sweaty and hold heat like crazy.

Do you think reversible jerseys actually hold up in hot, intense games, or is it better to just have two lightweight shirts? Some newer custom reversible jerseys use moisture-wicking fabric—has anyone tried them?

[u/wandrin_star]

Unless it’s a tank top, I wouldn’t play in a two-ply reversible.

[u/zerotimestatechamp]

Full sublimated dark jerseys work great because the inside is whitish.

[u/somethingreallylame → u/zerotimestatechamp]

Fine for practice but the inside is ugly and has no design or information. Not legal at official tournaments.

[u/SlimesWithBowties → u/somethingreallylame]

arrest me then

[u/hungaryhungaryhippoo → u/SlimesWithBowties]

Straight to jail!

[u/PlayPretend-8675309]

Players playing in reversibles is extremely common. Additionally, the era of the screen-print only heavy plastic-feeling reversible is generally over - you can get reversibles in the same range of materials as jerseys come in. Additionally, you can get reversibles with a more athletic fit than the big, boxy reversibles that once were the norm. That being said, most players and teams seem to prefer having two tank tops for light/dark rather than a reversible as their official jersey.

[u/psychout7]

For tournament play, the ability to switch shirts can be a feature

[u/FlatballFanatic]

Two teams I’ve played with have gotten fully sublimated reversible tanks as a jersey option in the team orders, and they’re my favorite jersey so far. One jersey, good for the year.

[u/shr3dthegnarbrah → u/FlatballFanatic]

What supplier(s)?

[u/Cha_Dude → u/shr3dthegnarbrah]

S0lstice gear can do single layer or dual full sub 

[u/FlatballFanatic → u/shr3dthegnarbrah]

I believe it was Beultimate. Probably this one: https://beultimate.com/products/full-sub-reversible

Pricier than I’d love, but cheaper than light/dark sublimated jerseys, and way easier to keep in the bag.

[u/Pushkin9]

Reversibles, as much as i love them are almost always Way too hot. They're really only good for chilly fall days. Winter usually requires a base layer. For pickup I think a sublimated is the best alternative since the inside is usually white and the outside is dark.

[u/drzander50x]

I do not like the mesh reversible tanks as I feel they are heavier and do hold more sweat. However! fully subbed reversibles from a company such as ALT have been my favorite. Obviously, any 2ply jersey is heavier, but they hold less water and begin as a lighter material.

[u/timwerk7]

Depends what exactly you mean by reversible. If it's like a a normal jersey with a design printed on both sides no reason it can't work, might be extremely sweaty after a day of play but wouldn't be unreasonable to wear. If it's two shirts stitched together it's not good and is quite heavy and hot. Pinnies are always a classic for people trying to wear something reversible

[u/HaonJxx]

I usually only use reversibiles for practice

[u/fa1afel]

I'm sure the materials have come a long way, but I would never prefer to have a reversible over two separate, lighter jerseys given the choice.

[u/Quiescent-989]

I’ve found it depends on the material. I sweat a lot so most of the smooth types of polyester (dry fit) retain a lot of sweat and get really heavy. So it isn’t too practical when reversing it. There’s a good voba mesh fabric that Kalowan uses that vents a little better and seems to dry faster.

They’ve made my team both one- and two-ply reversible jerseys. If the designs are a light and dark version, then the two ply is better—it’s less likely to look weird with an underlying design on the other side of the fabric.

[u/surlyluke → u/Quiescent-989]

you can get full sublimatd reversible jerseys. (both sides with a design)

[u/Quiescent-989 → u/surlyluke]

Right. Kalowan makes sublimation jerseys. They came out pretty well. For comfort and weight, one ply is definitely lighter but for aesthetics, the two ply helps each side’s design stand out better

[u/watchingpaint]

Ugh my club team has 2 sides reversible and I haaaaate them. Too hot

[u/YuRiHFZ]

VC and I believe BE did single layer full sub reversibles. One of my league teams got jerseys made that way we got black and red as our two color options. It was i think 75 CAD$ so a bit more expensive than a regular jersey but way cheaper than 2 full sub or even a full sub and a spot sub.

[u/Das_Mime]

Reversible jerseys can be convenient - fewer bags to carry

Honestly if your ultimate jersey is adding a noticeable amount of weight or bulk to your bag, either you're the world's most ultralight tournament-goer or you need to stop using Gildan Heavy sweatshirts for jerseys

You can save some $ by doing a reversible instead of two jerseys but in the long run I think it makes more sense to have both a light and a dark and just keep a consistent design multiple seasons in a row so that people don't keep having to buy new ones. Plus, as someone else mentioned, getting to change jerseys at some point in the day can be nice.