Men's handball sweatshirts

Full zip: the sweatshirt you can open while playing

The zip-up hoodie, like the Zip from Hummel or the hmlLEAD, opens during warm-ups when your body heats up, then closes again on the bench. In many clubs, it replaces the tracksuit jacket. Choose a high zip to protect your neck in cold halls.

Pullover, half-zip, crew neck: other styles

The pullover hoodie, like the GO 2.0 Logo, is the warmest and most commonly worn outside of sports. The half-zip fits under a jacket during winter evenings. The crew neck, more understated, is worn under a coat or at work.

Polyester or cotton: think about drying

A polyester sweatshirt, like the Core XK from Hummel, doesn’t deform, dries overnight, and withstands repeated washes. A fleece cotton sweatshirt is softer and warmer, but it absorbs sweat and takes longer to dry. For a week with three or four sessions, polyester is more practical.

Pockets, hood, cuffs: practical details

A kangaroo pocket keeps your hands warm; zipped pockets protect keys during the match. A lined hood stays better on your head. Cuff ribbing prevents the sleeves from slipping over your hands during exercises.

The club’s common sweatshirt

Many clubs dress their members in a common sweatshirt, often featuring the logo. A range available in many colours, like the Core XK from Hummel, in red, pink, blue, green, purple, or black, allows you to follow the club’s hues. Check that the model is also available in children’s sizes if the hand school needs to be dressed in it.

Jonas, Emotion, Essentials: other sweatshirts on the page

The Jonas hoodie from Errea comes in bright colours, like orange. The Emotion lines from Kempa and Essentials from adidas offer more understated sweatshirts, easy to wear every day. Sweatshirts in Germany's colours complete the selection for handball fans across the Rhine.

Zip, Emotion, team sweatshirts: men's signatures

• Hummel offers the Zip, the GO 2.0, the hmlLEAD, and the Core XK.
• Mizuno, textile partner of the LNH, features understated training sweatshirts.
• Kempa, the German handball brand, offers its Emotion sweatshirts.
• Joma, a Spanish brand, offers team sweatshirts in many colours.
• Craft, the equipment supplier of Brest Bretagne Handball, completes with its sweatshirts.
• Erima offers sweatshirts that match its club outfits.

Base layer and windbreaker: layer with the men's sweatshirt

• As a base layer, men's t-shirts and polos are worn under the sweatshirt.
• With men's trousers, the sweatshirt forms a travel outfit.
• On top, men's jackets and tracksuits block the wind.
• The sweatshirt comes off at kick-off to reveal men's jerseys.
• Men's shorts remain the base of the game outfit.
• Men's socks complete the bag.
• Men's baselayers keep warmth under the jersey.

One more sweatshirt before winter

Clearance sweatshirts are grouped in the men's sales and men's clearance. The Black Friday for men arrives just before winter, when the sweatshirt becomes the most worn item.

Frequently asked questions

What size of sports sweatshirt should I choose?

Your usual size if you wear it over a t-shirt, one size up for a looser fit or to wear it over a long-sleeve jersey. Check the sleeve length on the product page. A sweatshirt that’s too short exposes your back when you lift your arms.

Zip sweatshirt or tracksuit jacket?

The zip sweatshirt is warmer and softer, while the jacket cuts the wind better and dries faster. For warm-ups in team gear, the club often requires the jacket. The sweatshirt remains ideal for the bench and travel.

How can you prevent a sweatshirt from shrinking?

Wash it at thirty degrees and let it air dry. Cotton shrinks in the tumble dryer and at high temperatures, while polyester shrinks much less. Follow the label for blended models.

Can you warm up in a sweatshirt?

Yes, for the warm-up and the first exercises. Take it off as soon as you start sweating; otherwise, it retains the moisture and cools you down on the bench. A polyester sweatshirt handles effort better than a cotton one.

Is a hoodie easy to print on?

Yes, a plain sweatshirt can be printed or embroidered easily, on the chest as well as on the back. Avoid placing the marking on the kangaroo pocket. A smooth fabric gives a clearer finish.