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Softball and Baseball Apparel Choices
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Softball and Baseball Apparel Choices
No matter if you play baseball or softball, every athlete wants to perform their best and the right equipment can have a big impact. Baseball apparel designed to keep athletes cool and comfortable is critical to keep their head in the game; the same can be said for softball apparel.
Baseball Shirts - Typically when focusing on softball and baseball shirts, most people would consider the ¾ sleeve shirt worn underneath a jersey, but there are many more types than this traditional top. Today, there are several other types of baseball apparel considered surrounding baseball shirts, including:
- Thermal - Spring and Fall play can get chilly, so thermal softball and baseball shirts are needed to keep players warm.
- Compression - Regularly seen in baseball and softball apparel, compression baseball shirts easily fit beneath uniforms to keep muscles warm and wick perspiration from the skin.
- Practice - An alternative to continually wearing game jerseys, practice softball and baseball shirts tend to be more loosely fitting and comfortable.
Baseball Pants - In addition to acting as part of the traditional uniform, softball and baseball pants have also seen a variety of specialized applications, such as:
- Compression - Compression pants have long been used for their increased comfort and the prevention of chafing as well as irritation.
- Sliders - Designed to prevent abrasions when sliding, Sliders are not only popular as youth baseball pants, but also as regular softball and baseball apparel too.
- Recovery - A form of compression apparel that reduces soreness and speeds healing after a tough workout, recovery baseball pants are used by softball players too.
Apparel Selection Critera
Although there are some differences between softball and baseball apparel, the demands of each game are similar so the selection criteria of each will be the same. From a general perspective, size, durability and breathability are always important in selection, however there are often some other nuances to selecting each type of equipment. Some characteristics you’ll want to look for are:
Style - Performance is always important when selecting baseball and softball apparel, but style can also be of significance too. Today most teams will give players some leeway when selecting equipment, so you’ll need to consider style when purchasing apparel. For example, style in baseball pants range from the traditional calf length pant to today’s preferred longer pants with open bottom. Therefore consider style when selecting baseball shirts, pants and other apparel.
Matches The Purpose - The performance of any baseball or softball apparel depends on selecting the right equipment for the job, so you must carefully determine how and where you’ll use it. For example, thinner cotton baseball shirts are an excellent under layer for medium temperatures, however cooler conditions may require a thermal top.
Machine Washable - If you’re playing hard it’s certain that you will get dirty, so softball and baseball apparel must be cleanable. Look for softball and baseball apparel constructed from more easily cleaned materials like polyester knit or mesh. Youth baseball pants frequently receive some of the worst stains and mother’s everywhere have been thankful for baseball pants of this type.
Things to Look For
With the many different features of baseball apparel, it can be challenging to find the pants, shirts or other item that best meet your needs. Consider these tips before you start your next shopping trip:
- Start by knowing your size
- Consider Temperature - Specialized fabric technologies are available for the changing seasons
- Avoid Irritation - Pay close attention to collar and waistband material to avoid a clothing rash
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