Options and availability of uniforms has changed considerably since the early 1900’s. We now see teams with multiple uniform designs which are used throughout the season. Many of the American college teams will feature additional uniform designs throughout their season including blackout, grey-out, camouflage, star and stripes, pink, throwback and many more. At Vortex we’ve seen an increase in sublimated uniforms reflecting these college basketball trends. Camouflage is one of our most popular design styles as it lends itself well to a wide range of colour schemes.
FIT: CURRENT POPULAR
Michael Jordan was one of the first players to help lengthen the hemlines of basketball shorts. He complained that the shorts were too tight and restrictive while playing. Over the next 10 years, the hemlines kept lowering until the baggy look became the norm. Today, players feel that these shorts allow you to move, breathe and even play better.
- MALE While men’s fit comes down to personal preference, the current style is influenced by both the traditional ‘baggy’ and the retro ‘tighter’ styles. Singlets appear to be getting slimmer and tighter fitting while the shorts are remaining longer and looser.
- FEMALE The current fit for Women’s uniforms is variable. Very much a personal preference whether a shorter short or a more traditional basketball length is preferred. At Vortex we cater for all preferences with the option to have regular or longer length shorts. On average regular shorts fall just above the knee with longer length falling just below the knee.
How lucky are today’s players to have so much choice and comfort in their basketball uniforms.