thread color on an undershirt

[Mike Goodwin]

NFHS 3-5-6: "Undershirts shall be a single solid color similar to the torso of the jersey and shall be hemmed and not have frayed or ragged edges. If the undershirt has sleeves, they shall be the same length. Only one visible logo is permitted. See Rule 3-6 for logo requirements." [emphasis added]

It appears manufacturers are now making undershirts using thread that differs from the color of the fabric, which naturally, is sparking debate among officials as to the legality of the undershirt. One state (I forget which) considers all three undershirts in the photo to be legal if worn under a black jersey.

Absent any specific rules book or case book guidance regarding thread color, I would consider all three pictured below as simply black.

What say you?



Mike

[Raymond]

If those aren't legal, I would vote for them to be legal.

And definitely what AremRed said.

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[bob jenkins]

Illegal in NCAA-W

From this year's Supplemental Apparel guide (but this info is consistent with prior years); emphasis added:

Undershirts
• Considered part of the game jersey and must be a color similar to the game jersey as defined by
the neutral zone
• Neckline and sleeves may not be altered.
• Sleeves must be the same length on an individual player.
• If the sleeves extend below the elbow, the shirt must be made of compression material or be
tight-fitting on the arms.
• No logos of any type (excluding one manufacturer’s logo that fits within a four-sided geometrical
shape with an area no larger than 2¼ square inches), decorations, trim, commemorative patches,
lettering, or numbering are permitted on the undershirt.
• Stitching which is not the same color as the undershirt is not permitted.

[JRutledge]

We already have shirts where the stitching does not match the color of the rest of the fabric. We were told at least in high school not to make this an issue. I think this should not be an issue.

Peace

[SC Official]

Not an issue in any of the games I receive from my supervisors unless they tell me otherwise.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

We were told at least in high school not to make this an issue.

Originally Posted by SC Official

Not an issue in any of the games I receive from my supervisors unless they tell me otherwise.

Allowing it that night in my interscholastic game, however, I'm telling the offending coach that it may be a problem down the line, especially in the state tournament where the state often kicks fashion issues up a notch and schools are often assigned tournament officials from outside their local area. I'm also contacting my local assigner and my local interpreter describing the situation.

[Mike Goodwin]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I’d allow it unless the person giving me games told me specifically to enforce it.

I can't tell you how much I love that answer!