V-Neck Baseball Jerseys

How the V collar is made

The collar is a band of the same polyester interlock, folded and sewn into a V. It does not use a ribbed knit that curls after a few washes.

The depth of the V is scaled to each size. On youth sizes it stays shallow, so the opening looks modest on small players and nothing slips around during a slide.

You can print the collar in a solid trim color, in a stripe, or to continue the body pattern. A two-color collar, like navy with a thin gold edge, is printed in the same pass.

Most teams match the collar to the numbers. It ties the front and back together without adding another color to the design. A collar that matches nothing tends to look like a mistake in team photos.

Design ideas that work on a V-neck

Because there is no button line, the chest is one clean panel. Teams use that for arched team names, large single-color logos, or a full chest number.

Shoulder yokes in a second color, pinstriped sleeves against a solid body, and sublimated piping down the sides are the three most common requests we see on this cut.

You can sketch any of these on our Design Your Jerseys page and send it in. Our designers clean it up for the proof.

One thing to avoid is a wordmark that starts too high. The V cuts into the top of the chest, so letters placed for a crew neck can end up clipped by the collar.

1. Pick the body color first. It sets the contrast for everything else.
2. Choose a collar color that matches either the numbers or the sleeves.
3. Decide whether the chest carries a name, a logo or a number.
4. Add sleeve color or a pattern last, so it supports the chest.
5. Check that names and numbers read clearly against the body.

Mesh side panels

Mesh inserts under the arms and down the sides come at no extra charge on the V-neck. They are 130 gsm micro-mesh and print in the same colors as the body.

They make most sense for catchers, pitchers and anyone wearing a chest protector. That is where heat builds first.

If you want mesh across the whole jersey, our full mesh baseball jerseys use 150 gsm open mesh for the body. It is cooler still but more see-through, so plan on an undershirt.

Mesh panels add no weight you will notice, and they do not change the size. The only thing they change is the look at the sides, which shows as a slightly different texture in the same color.

Fit and sizing

The fit is athletic but not tight. It sits close at the shoulders and relaxed through the body. Players who want a baggier look go one size up.

Youth XL is roughly an adult S in the chest, with a shorter body. Youth runs YS to YXL and adult runs S to 3XL in the same order.

Because the V-neck has no placket to hold its shape, a jersey that is too big looks sloppy fast. If a player is between sizes and wears it untucked, stay with the smaller size.

Measure chest width on a jersey the player already likes and compare it with our youth and adult size guide. That beats guessing from a T-shirt size, because tees run longer and looser.

Coaches and parents in the dugout can order from the same run. Adult 3XL fits most big frames comfortably over a T-shirt.

League rules to check

V-neck pullovers are common in Little League, PONY, travel ball and adult leagues. Some high school sections require a collar or placket for varsity, so check your section rules before ordering.

If your league wants sleeves for every player but you still want the coolest option, the V-neck is the answer. Teams that are allowed vests sometimes go further with sleeveless baseball jerseys over a sleeve shirt.

Pitchers are the most common question. A pitcher in a V-neck usually wears a solid undershirt so sleeves and the V do not distract the batter. Ask your umpire-in-chief if your league has a color rule.

Sets and reorders

Pair the V-neck with matching custom baseball pants or order it alone as a second jersey for away games. Artwork stays on file, so reorders for new players use the same proof.

Reorders still need 10 pieces. If you expect a few new players in June, add two or three spares in common sizes now.

Some programs keep the V-neck as a summer jersey and a button-up for spring. Same colors, same logo file, two cuts. Our designers can match them on one proof.

When you reorder, send the number and size of each new player. We pull the original file, so the new jerseys match the rest of the roster.

Before you approve the proof

The V-neck is simple, which makes small mistakes easy to spot once you know where to look.

If anything looks off, reply to the proof email with a short note. Revisions are free and there is no limit on rounds.

• The top of the chest wordmark sits at least an inch below the point of the V
• Collar color matches either the numbers or the sleeves, not a third new color
• Mesh panels, if you chose them, are on the proof
• White names have an outline if the body is light grey
• Sizes are marked youth or adult for every player
• Sleeve sponsor marks are the right way up when the arm hangs down
• No two players on one team share a number

Care in hot-weather seasons

Sublimated color is bonded into the polyester fibers, so it does not fade, crack or peel. Wash cold, then hang dry or tumble low.

In summer, wash the jersey the same day if you can. Sweat and sunscreen left in a bag overnight stain the collar band first. Unzip the bag in the car on the way home and let the jerseys air out.

Skip fabric softener. It coats the polyester and slows the wicking that makes this jersey worth wearing in the heat. A cold rinse is enough between back-to-back game days.