| Basketball uniforms instill a sense of unity | | | | also uniforms made of polyester dazzle cloth, |
| and team spirit. Standard basketball uniforms | | | | which looks like satin. The styles of basket |
| consist of sneakers, socks, tank-top shirts, | | | | ball uniforms vary widely from V-neck to |
| and shorts. Many of the modern basketball | | | | round neck and from sleeveless to tank to |
| uniforms are made up of lightweight and | | | | cap-sleeved uniforms. Some basketball |
| moisture-wicking materials. Thus, these | | | | uniforms may feature mesh sides, which |
| uniforms offer ultimate body moisture | | | | provide more aeration, or solid sides. Shorts |
| management and temperature control. | | | | are available in styles with drawstrings or |
| | | | elastic waistbands and also in reversible |
| All famous teams have their own traditional | | | | fabric. Basketball uniforms are available in |
| uniforms that make them famous. Basketball | | | | all possible colors; some companies offer a |
| uniforms for men and women have the same | | | | pick-and-choose approach to designing your |
| basic designs. Each player's uniform has a | | | | own uniforms like custom lettering. |
| number for identification, which is displayed | | | | |
| on both sides of the shirt. Sometimes the | | | | NBA rules say that when each player is |
| name of the player is also displayed on the | | | | introduced, he must be uniformly dressed, and |
| back of his shirt. The team name is imprinted | | | | all coaches must wear a sport coat or suit |
| across the chest. All teams have one or more | | | | coat. While on the court, players must keep |
| alternate uniforms. The home team usually | | | | their uniform shirts tucked into their pants, |
| wears white or a light-color uniform, and the | | | | and no T-shirts are allowed. NBA rules |
| visiting team wears a dark color. Most teams | | | | prohibit shorts from being longer than one |
| upgrade their uniform designs each season. | | | | inch above the knee. |
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| Uniforms are usually well designed and are | | | | Most basketball uniforms are sold by the |
| manufactured from synthetic fabrics like | | | | piece. Basketball uniform marketing has |
| nylon, rayon, and polyester. Often, | | | | become a profitable industry, as more and |
| basketball uniforms are made of two layers in | | | | more fans want to wear their favorite teams' |
| matching or contrasting colors. There are | | | | jerseys. |