What makes a jersey “Authentic”?
While many different types of jersey are Officially Licensed, there is only one set of qualities that makes it Authentic. The Authentic line of jerseys is as close as you can buy to the jersey the player wears on field. Those qualities are: Skill sleeves (sleeves like a t-shirt instead of like a lineman) NFL shield on bottom of v-neck Spandex side panels Extra long tail Letters / numbers / logos sewn on tackle twill (mutliple layer) team name stitched into the chest Authentic isn’t your only choice: You can buy Replica NFL jerseys online for around $15.00 each. These are much lighter weight, have silk screened letters and numbers, and in general are a cheaper jersey. EQT jerseys are a combination of Authentic and Replica qualities. They have the lightweight body of a Replica but the sewn on letters and numbers similar to Authentic. These don’t have multiple layer tackle twill however, it’s single layer. These go for around $100.00. Authentic jerseys can cost anywhere between $150 and $
