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When purchasing NFL jerseys, it's important to know exactly what type you're looking for. Jerseys are split into 3 categories to meet the needs of all types of fans. If you're just looking for a recreational jersey to show your team pride, then the Replica model may be your best choice. For a slightly heavier and more durable design, you can choose from the Premier line. If you want the same look and high-quality as the jerseys worn by the players on the field, then an Authentic jersey is for you! Each type of jersey shows you're a true fan and the chart below is designed to help you choose the one that's best for you.
| REPLICA | PREMIER | AUTHENTIC | |
| Description | Replica jerseys feature the same patterns as the Authentic jerseys but are crafted with thinner fabric and screen-printed graphics. These jerseys are designed for budget-minded fans who want the look of a real player's jersey. | Premier jerseys are made with slightly heavier fabric than Replica jerseys and have sewn-on numbers and names. These jerseys fall in-between the on-field Authentic jerseys and the Replica jerseys. | Authentic jerseys are crafted just like the ones on the field. They feature heavier fabric with all sewn-on graphics matching those worn by the actual players. These jerseys are designed for fans seeking the same high quality as worn by their favorite players. |
| FABRICS | |||
| Fabric Description | Thin, lightweight fabric | Slightly thicker fabric than Replica jerseys | Thick, durable, and comfortable fabric |
| Body Fabric | Diamondback Mesh body; nylon for colors and polyester for white | Polyester Premier Mesh body; newly developed diagonal-pattern 2-tone flat tricot mesh | Pro-Brite, Diamondback or stretchaire nylon or polyester mesh |
| Sleeves/Yoke Fabric | Dazzle sleeves/yoke; nylon for colors and polyester for white | Polyester Premier Dazzle sleeve/yoke; dull dazzle fabric | Metallic Plus nylon or polyester dazzle. Duratalic Corduralon/Lycraandex or polyester/Lycra spandex |
| Insert Fabric | Polyester engineered stripe knit inserts for select teams | Polyester engineered stripe knit inserts for select teams | Polyester engineered stripe rib knit collars and cuffs specific to the teams |
| GRAPHICS/LETTERING | |||
| Player Number | Screen-printed | Sewn-on screen-printed single-layer tackle twill | Sewn-on tackle twill |
| Player Name | Screen-printed on sewn-down name plate | Screen-printed single-layer tackle twill on a sewn-down name plate | Sewn-on tackle twill on a sewn-down nameplate |
| Team Graphic | Screen-printed | Screen-printed | Sewn-on tackle twill |
| Team Stripes | If applicable, duplicated either as a set-in stripe, screenprint, or knit-in jacquard, depending on the game jersey | If applicable, duplicated either as a set-in stripe, screenprint, or knit-in jacquard, depending on the game jersey | If applicable, duplicated either as a set-in stripe, screenprint, or knit-in jacquard, depending on the game jersey |
| LOGOS | |||
| Official NFLuipment Patch sewn on to the bottom of the front collar or fabric insert | Official NFLuipment Patch sewn onto the team-colored neckline | Official NFLuipment Patch sewn on to the bottom of the front collar or fabric insert | |
| Reebokctor screen-printed on each sleeve | Reebokctor screen-printed on each sleeve | Reebokctor embroidered on each sleeve | |
| ReebokLcktag with alpha sizing applied to the lower left bottom of the jersey | ReebokLcktag with alpha sizing applied to the lower left bottom of the jersey | ReebokLcktag with numeric sizing applied to the lower left bottom of the jersey | |
| Price | $80 and up | $110 and up | $190 and up |
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