With the emergence of the new version NBA Revolution 30, another style of jersey is recorded in the NBA history. The new jerseys are the lightest and most technologically advanced NBA uniform ever, I think now is as good a time as any to take a look back at the history of NBA uniforms.
From the birth of the NBA league in the 1970s, NBA uniforms were made of polyester, cotton, and satin. In spite of the fact that games were often played in hot auditoriums, players still have to endure the satin shorts and heavy polyester jerseys. At that time the main concern for most teams to manufacture uniforms was the durability before the breathable materials being developed.
Unlike in today's game, players have several sets of jersey, they just have a couple of NBA jerseys to wear through the entire season or even longer. NBA shorts and belts before were modeled after the style of baseball and football pants. Until 1960s, teams began to add players' names to jerseys and use a common vendor to produce uniforms, guaranteeing a more consistent look.
From the birth of the NBA league in the 1970s, NBA uniforms were made of polyester, cotton, and satin. In spite of the fact that games were often played in hot auditoriums, players still have to endure the satin shorts and heavy polyester jerseys. At that time the main concern for most teams to manufacture uniforms was the durability before the breathable materials being developed.
Unlike in today's game, players have several sets of jersey, they just have a couple of NBA jerseys to wear through the entire season or even longer. NBA shorts and belts before were modeled after the style of baseball and football pants. Until 1960s, teams began to add players' names to jerseys and use a common vendor to produce uniforms, guaranteeing a more consistent look.
