Multi-Sports Clearance

Shorts Hummel, Errea, Mizuno: mesh or woven, what for which use

A training short made of polyester mesh, like the Hummel Core, is light, stretchy, and dries quickly: it's suitable for football, handball, running, or PE classes, in adult, women's, and children's sizes. The Core XK range from Hummel adds more pronounced chevrons and a slightly tighter fit. The woven short, such as the Hummel Referee designed for refereeing, offers a stiffer fabric that retains its shape and often includes pockets. At Errea, the Barney is a simple match short with an elastic waistband, and at Mizuno, the Trad Shukyu, which means football in Japanese, features a football short cut.

The other clearance items

Clearance is sorted by sport:

• Football.
• Running.
• Handball.
• Basketball.
• Fitness.

All clearance items are gathered on the clearance page.

High, low or footless socks: which for which sport

High socks, like the Select Striped, reach just below the knee to cover shin guards in football and hockey. Footless socks, like the Kappa Spolf Pro, only cover the leg: they are worn over a non-slip sock, a solution adopted by many footballers for better grip in their shoes. Short models sold in packs of three, like the Hummel Basic or Nike Strike, are suitable for the gym, running, and everyday life. A reinforced sock at the heel and toe withstands friction better, and a blend of synthetic fibers wicks away sweat better than pure cotton.

Cones, hoops and trolleys: educators' equipment

The training cone marks out workshops: the Tremblay model, forty centimeters high, with twelve holes and a notch, holds markers or bars to set up low hurdles and slaloms. Hoops are used for balance and coordination exercises for younger kids, and educational games brighten up sports school sessions. The foldable ball trolley transports all the equipment from the changing room to the pitch, then folds up into a compact size. Tremblay, a French sports equipment manufacturer, has long been supplying clubs and communities. An educator often plans multiple colours of cones to differentiate between areas within the same workshop.

Energy bars and gels: when to take them

An energy bar, like the almond Punchybar from Punch Power, provides carbohydrates and a bit of fiber: it's eaten before a long session or during moderate-intensity effort when digestion is still easy. The isotonic gel Go from Science in Sport, designed to be taken without water due to its concentration being close to that of the body's fluids, is consumed during effort, roughly every thirty to forty-five minutes on long outings. These products do not replace a meal: they help maintain energy for efforts lasting over an hour. They are always tested in training before being used in competition.

Frequently asked questions

What is a sports undershirt for?

The undershirt, fitted to the body, is worn under the shirt to keep warm in cold weather or wick away sweat in hot weather. Its flat seams prevent chafing during exercise.

Semi-zip jacket or fully zipped: which one to choose?

The semi-zip jacket, like those in the Hummel Core XK range, is put on over the head and fits closely to the body during warm-ups. The fully zipped jacket, often hooded, opens up and comes off faster at the edge of the field.

How to wash a technical sports textile?

Wash it at thirty degrees, inside out, without fabric softener, which clogs fibers and reduces moisture-wicking. Air dry it rather than using a tumble dryer to preserve its elasticity and logos.

Which bag to take to training?

A backpack with a separate compartment for shoes keeps the outfit clean and dry. For a short session, a lightweight detailed bag is enough to carry an outfit, a water bottle, and a towel.

Why does Hummel have chevrons on its clothing?

The chevrons are the visual signature of Hummel, a brand founded in Hamburg in 1923 and now Danish. They adorn its shirts, shorts, and jackets, particularly those worn by the handball teams it outfits.