Handball training vests
For a themed game, a scrimmage, or an internal tournament with three teams, the bib primarily helps to quickly see who to pass the ball to, even when everyone is training in the same t-shirt.
Simple, reversible or numbered models, sold in packs or individually, for handball schools and for seniors.
Simple, reversible or numbered: three uses
The simple vest is enough to separate two teams. The reversible one doubles the combinations, two colours for the price of one, and avoids searching for the right pile in the middle of the session. Numbered vests, like the Sporti sets numbered 1 to 10 or 11 to 15, help the coach call a player or note statistics.
Perforated fabric or mesh: breathe under the vest
A vest is worn over a t-shirt, it must therefore allow air to pass through. The packs of six RB vests from Mizuno are made of perforated polyester, sleeveless and have a round neck. The reversible Sporti focus on mesh, and the double Bib from Errea has two coloured sides. Fluorescent shades like yellow, pink or orange stand out better under the lighting of a gym.
Child, women's or adult vest: the right size
A vest that is too large floats, catches and hinders the arms when shooting. Mizuno offers junior sets, Errea offers children's models like the Kid Bib and women's cuts like Kenny or Alison. The reversible Sporti come in XS, M and XL: take one size up if wearing the vest over a sweatshirt.
Goalkeeper and colours: consider everyone
In a match, the goalkeepers of one team must wear a different colour from the field players of both teams and the opposing goalkeeper. In training, keep a vest colour for the goalkeeper, or for the player replacing them, and the game with seven against six becomes clear for everyone.
Sporti, Proact, Tremblay CT: club vests
- Sporti offers reversible vests, numbered or not, and reversible rugby models.
- Proact focuses on reversible vests.
- Tremblay CT provides training vests for clubs.
- Powershot offers its reversible training vests.
- Givova adds a reversible orange and yellow.
- Hummel rounds out the offerings with the Training Fundamental in fluorescent colours.
Accessories, goals, nets: club equipment
Discs, whistles and tactical boards can be found on the training accessories page. For shooting sessions, the handball goals range from mini-hand to competition. Their handball nets are replaced separately. Summer tournaments go through beach handball.
Bulk vest packs at club prices
Packs for a whole category are also available in the clubs space. For end-of-line textiles, check the textile clearance page.
Frequently asked questions
How many vests should be provided for a team?
Count at least one vest per player in two colours, plus a few spares. Reversibles cut the number of pieces to carry in half.
How to wash fluorescent vests without dulling them?
Wash them inside out, at low temperature, separating colours. Avoid bleach and the tumble dryer, which fade fluorescent and shrink the mesh.
Can a vest replace a jersey in an official match?
No, in competition players wear a uniform with a number of at least 20 cm on the back and 10 cm on the chest. The vest remains reserved for training and friendly tournaments.
Do adult vests fit children?
They float on a young player and hinder their movements. Get a junior pack for youth categories.
Vest in perforated fabric or mesh?
Both breathe, the perforated one is often softer and the mesh lighter. For intensive club use, prefer solid seams and a collar that doesn't warp.
