Padel shirts for men

The padel shirt is the garment you rely on most during a match. No chafing under the armpits after two sets, no sticking to your back at high humidity in an indoor hall, no restriction on a bandeja or smash. A good padel shirt is technically engineered sportswear, not a fashion item. At PadelShop.com you find the complete men's padel shirt range from brands that develop padel themselves.

What a padel shirt needs to do

• Moisture-wicking: first requirement. Polyester blends move sweat to the outside of the fabric where it evaporates faster. Cotton shirts absorb sweat and stay wet. Unusable for padel.
• Stretch in shoulders and sides: 5 to 10 percent elastane in the fabric gives freedom of movement on smashes and lobs without losing fit.
• Length just over the hips: not shorter, otherwise the shirt rides up on every lunge. Not longer, because it gets in the way.
• Flat seams: under the armpits and on the shoulders. Chafing seams cause irritation and blisters after an hour of intensive play.
• Short sleeve, long sleeve or sleeveless

Short sleeve is the standard for padel. For colder indoor courts or for outdoor padel in spring and autumn a long sleeve can help. Sleeveless shirts are less common for men but available for those who want maximum shoulder freedom and airflow in warmer weather.

Which brands

We carry men's padel shirts from Adidas, NOX, Bullpadel, HEAD, Wilson, Babolat, Black Crown and more. Each brand has its own fit and look. Adidas keeps it refined and clean, NOX goes for sharp Spanish fits, Bullpadel chooses recognisable vivid colours and team identity. In doubt: try in our shop in Alphen aan den Rijn.

Care

Wash at 30 degrees or lower. No fabric softener, which leaves a film blocking moisture transport. Dry inside out for longer colour life. With these three rules padel shirts last twice as long.