Handball textile on clearance

Player's shirt, shorts and socks for field

The handball player wears a fitted shirt and short shorts, designed for contact and jump shots. A slim fit offers less grip to the opposing arms in duels, and the lightweight polyester dries quickly between rotations on the bench. Hummel, Kempa, or Mizuno shirts, like the Sohei for female players, often include mesh panels for breathability. The long-sleeved under-shirt, like the Kempa Attitude, supports muscles and protects the skin from burns when diving on the court. The high socks, like the Select Basic, cushion the impact and reduce blisters during direction changes.

Other clearance items

The handball clearance also includes:

• Shoes.
• Balls.
• Equipment, knee pads and resin.
• Supporter.
• Club Space.

All clearance items are gathered on the handball page.

Goalkeeper's outfit

The IHF rules require the goalkeeper to wear a colour that distinguishes them from the field players of both teams and the opposing goalkeeper. They can also wear long trousers: those from Kempa, padded, protect the legs during splits and slides on the floor, without restricting hip movement. A compression short from Select, equipped with hip protection, cushions repeated falls under the trousers or shorts. A long-sleeved under-shirt completes the outfit by protecting the forearms, which are stressed during each save. The goalkeeper should also have two shirts in different colours to adapt to each opponent.

Handball referees: a regulated outfit

The handball referee must wear an outfit that clearly distinguishes them from both teams, and both referees of the same match are dressed identically. In France, the FFHB shirts and shorts signed Hummel, in their Referee and New Referee versions, replicate the official attire of the federation's referees. Kempa also offers a referee shirt and shorts, popular among leagues and clubs that train their young referees. A breathable and lightweight fabric is important: the referee follows every attack and counter-attack, covering several kilometres per match.

France team and Pink October: supporter shirts

The France team shirts, home, away, or third, allow you to support the Blues in the stands. The men's team was crowned Olympic champions for the first time in Beijing in 2008, then in London in 2012 and Tokyo in 2021, where the women also won gold. The PSG Handball shirt, from the capital's club, completes the range. The Pink October collection outfits from Hummel, including shirt, shorts and socks, support awareness of breast cancer screening. A supporter shirt should be taken in your usual size or one size up for added comfort in the stands.

Frequently asked questions

How to choose the size of a handball shirt?

The Hummel and Kempa shirts have an athletic fit: take your usual size for playing, ensuring it remains close to the body. For a child, rely on their height in centimetres rather than their age.

What outfit for a child starting handball?

A t-shirt or lightweight shirt, shorts and high socks are enough for the first training sessions. The club generally provides match kits in the team's colours for games.

Do women's handball shirts have a different fit?

Yes, the women's models, such as the Mizuno Sohei or women's Hummel shirts, are more fitted at the waist and shorter. Women's shorts also have a shorter leg and a higher waistband.

How many shirts should be planned for a handball team?

A match sheet features up to sixteen players. Plan for two sets of shirts in different colours for the field players and several goalkeeper shirts in distinct colours.

How to wash a printed handball shirt?

Wash it inside out, at thirty degrees maximum, without fabric softener or a tumble dryer. Dry it flat, in the shade, and never iron the print, as heat can crack it.