You do not need to buy a complete specialist outfit before your first practice session. Start with your setting: indoor practice, an outdoor course or a coordinated club appearance? This guide helps you choose from the Athletic Archery range without treating every layer or accessory as essential.
1. Choose clothing for your usual practice
- Practice and tournaments: Compare shirts and base layers in Tournament and Workout. Check each product’s material, cut and selectable sizes.
- Outdoor sessions: Think in layers so you can adapt your outfit to changing conditions. Our outdoor layering guide includes examples from the range.
- Club clothing: Teamwear also requires a design decision, quantities and a size for every person. Use the club jersey checklist to prepare.
2. A base layer and a jersey serve different purposes
A base layer is a close-fitting first layer. A jersey is a useful starting point when you want a practice or team shirt. Whether you need both depends on the style and your setting. Compare base layers and jerseys before adding more pieces.
3. Check fit before ordering
Your usual T-shirt size is only a starting point. Measure your chest, select the men’s, women’s or unisex cut offered for the product, and compare the applicable size chart. When trying the item on, check your usual practice movement: the shoulders, upper arms and collar should not restrict you uncomfortably. Ask us about the specific style if you are unsure before buying.
A short shopping list is enough to start
- Choose one top for your most frequent training setting.
- Add trousers or an outdoor layer if your setting calls for them.
- Compare product details, sizes and care instructions for each piece.
- Select only the sizes and options you actually need.
Outfit suggestions are not pre-packed sets: select and order each product separately. This guide does not replace your club’s or organiser’s clothing requirements for a particular session or competition.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need special archery clothing as a beginner?
No. For your first sessions, a close-fitting sports top is enough. What matters is that nothing flaps on the bow arm and chest: no wide sleeves, no drawstrings, no open jacket. Archery clothing is cut for exactly this and is worth it once you train regularly.
What should I wear to my first indoor session?
A close-fitting top with short sleeves or close-fitting long sleeves, comfortable pants and sturdy, closed shoes. Tie back long hair and take off necklaces and long earrings. Ask your club whether it has its own rules.
What should I buy first: base layer or jersey?
The item that suits the training you do most often. For indoor sessions and warm days, a jersey is the easiest start. If you often train outdoors or in cool temperatures, start with a base layer as the first layer and add the jersey later.
How do I find the right size?
Measure your chest and compare it with the size chart for the cut you have chosen. Base layers fit like a second skin, jerseys have an athletic fit. If you are between two sizes, tell us the model and your measurement and we will help you before you order.
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