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Tools of Ignorance · 05-13-2006, 02:40 PM

I'm sorry if this has been posted before, I did a search under sleeves and couldn't find it.

What is on the elbow part of the sleeves on the long undershirts? It looks like some kind of rubber or something. What is the purpose?

KittyDuran · 05-13-2006, 02:46 PM

TOI... this thread might help:

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showt...light=uniforms

Tools of Ignorance · 05-13-2006, 02:48 PM

Thanks, but this link still doesn't address what is on the sleeves and why.

Does anyone know?

KittyDuran · 05-13-2006, 02:51 PM

Well, you can order from mlb.com...

http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.js...entPage=family

There was a mention in a game thread about why? but I can't find it...

KittyDuran · 05-13-2006, 02:53 PM

Well, I think I found the thread...

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showt...hlight=smeared

TeamBoone · 05-13-2006, 03:37 PM

Earlier in the season this question was brought up. I remember an Australian poster, whose name I can not remember, said they are called "skins" and are very popular with soccer players.

Apparently (and I'm paraphrasing), the "smears" are bumpy/flocked to provide a massage effect on the players' pressure points.

I've searched and found the threads where "skins" were mentioned. From the results, it looks like it may have been discussed in an early game thread, but they are so long that it would take forever to find the exact post.

pedro · 05-13-2006, 03:39 PM

I was watching the Cubs yesterday and they made Scott Williamson cut his sleeve off because picthers aren't allowed to wear multi colored undershirts.

wheels · 05-13-2006, 03:39 PM

I think they look like garbage.

They aren't so bad if the uniform has sleeves, but they look really out of place with the vests.

RedWilly · 05-13-2006, 03:44 PM

Wasn't it mention on Reds pregame one night on FSN that those "stains" or whatever on the elbows were there to help keep heat in the elbows, for which the purpose is to reduce the chance of injury?

FWIW I think it looks pretty cool. I would like to get those on my dress shirts I wear to work everyday.

Unassisted · 05-13-2006, 03:47 PM

I think those sleeves with the flecks of color at the elbow look like the player wore the shirt while painting. Some color combinations make it appear that there is dirt on the sleeves. Hopefully, they're a one-year fad.

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TeamBoone · 05-13-2006, 03:50 PM

To each his own. I like them a lot.

flynn78 · 05-13-2006, 03:58 PM

They are Nike's way of reminding you that it is a Nike undershirt. They may claim to have some kind of special help for the players, but I have my doubts. MLB will not let them put logos on any uniforms etc.. except cleats. In response to this, like the wacky dual color sleeves on jerseys in college football (Virginia Tech, Miami), Nike made the undershirts quite recognizable to put their brand on the uniform. A scream for attention if you will. I think they are tacky myself. This created so many different undershirt combos that the team ends up looking like a bunch of "Little Leaguers" with all different shirts underneath. Hope that helps.

KittyDuran · 05-13-2006, 04:03 PM

From my vantage point at last night's game [w/Chip, GAC, Redsland, Membengal & son] in the Moon Deck looking at Kearns thru my binoculars, the sleeves don't look too bad. But when I watch the game on the TV, esp. when a player is batting, they look weird.

spaethc · 05-13-2006, 04:18 PM

I hate them. I also agree with Flynn, it is Nike's way to show themselves off since they cant put their logo anywhere.

Yachtzee · 05-13-2006, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaethc

I hate them. I also agree with Flynn, it is Nike's way to show themselves off since they cant put their logo anywhere.

That's the reasoning I read from ESPN's UniWatch column.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2...e=lukas/060413

I highly doubt that they have any kind of functional effect whatsoever. I don't think Nike will be happy until it's allowed to tattoo every child with a swoosh as it comes out of the womb.

Edit: Just went back to the old thread Kitty linked to. I'm starting to repeat myself somewhat.

05-13-2006, 02:40 PM	#1
Tools of Ignorance Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Worthington, O-H-I-O Posts: 114	Sleeves I'm sorry if this has been posted before, I did a search under sleeves and couldn't find it. What is on the elbow part of the sleeves on the long undershirts? It looks like some kind of rubber or something. What is the purpose?

05-13-2006, 02:46 PM	#2
KittyDuran Shut up Spock! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 8,119	Re: Sleeves TOI... this thread might help: http://www.redszone.com/forums/showt...light=uniforms __________________ 2013 Reds record when I'm attending: 9-3 2013 Dragons record when I'm attending: *"We want to be the band to dance to when the bomb drops." - Simon LeBon of Duran Duran*

05-13-2006, 02:48 PM	#3
Tools of Ignorance Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Worthington, O-H-I-O Posts: 114	Re: Sleeves Thanks, but this link still doesn't address what is on the sleeves and why. Does anyone know?

05-13-2006, 02:51 PM	#4
KittyDuran Shut up Spock! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 8,119	Re: Sleeves Well, you can order from mlb.com... http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.js...entPage=family There was a mention in a game thread about why? but I can't find it... __________________ 2013 Reds record when I'm attending: 9-3 2013 Dragons record when I'm attending: *"We want to be the band to dance to when the bomb drops." - Simon LeBon of Duran Duran*

05-13-2006, 02:53 PM	#5
KittyDuran Shut up Spock! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 8,119	Re: Sleeves Well, I think I found the thread... http://www.redszone.com/forums/showt...hlight=smeared __________________ 2013 Reds record when I'm attending: 9-3 2013 Dragons record when I'm attending: *"We want to be the band to dance to when the bomb drops." - Simon LeBon of Duran Duran*

05-13-2006, 03:37 PM	#6
TeamBoone "Let's Roll" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 12,821	Re: Sleeves Earlier in the season this question was brought up. I remember an Australian poster, whose name I can not remember, said they are called "skins" and are very popular with soccer players. Apparently (and I'm paraphrasing), the "smears" are bumpy/flocked to provide a massage effect on the players' pressure points. I've searched and found the threads where "skins" were mentioned. From the results, it looks like it may have been discussed in an early game thread, but they are so long that it would take forever to find the exact post. __________________ "Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn

05-13-2006, 03:39 PM	#7
pedro Please come again Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 14,716	Re: Sleeves I was watching the Cubs yesterday and they made Scott Williamson cut his sleeve off because picthers aren't allowed to wear multi colored undershirts. __________________ Get your nunchucks and the keys to your dad's car. I know where we can get a gun

05-13-2006, 03:39 PM	#8
wheels Dented and Spent Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,539	Re: Sleeves I think they look like garbage. They aren't so bad if the uniform has sleeves, but they look really out of place with the vests. __________________ "Opening Day.... Pfffft! We get all excited, thinking they're gonna have some kinda great year....Same thing over and over. Disappointment. What time do you want me to come over?" - My Dad. Opening Day 2012.

05-13-2006, 03:44 PM	#9
RedWilly Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 55	Re: Sleeves Wasn't it mention on Reds pregame one night on FSN that those "stains" or whatever on the elbows were there to help keep heat in the elbows, for which the purpose is to reduce the chance of injury? FWIW I think it looks pretty cool. I would like to get those on my dress shirts I wear to work everyday.

05-13-2006, 03:47 PM	#10
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,227	Re: Sleeves I think those sleeves with the flecks of color at the elbow look like the player wore the shirt while painting. Some color combinations make it appear that there is dirt on the sleeves. Hopefully, they're a one-year fad. :

05-13-2006, 03:50 PM	#11
TeamBoone "Let's Roll" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 12,821	Re: Sleeves To each his own. I like them a lot. __________________ "Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn

05-13-2006, 03:58 PM	#12
flynn78 WHOOOOOO! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 1,317	Re: Sleeves They are Nike's way of reminding you that it is a Nike undershirt. They may claim to have some kind of special help for the players, but I have my doubts. MLB will not let them put logos on any uniforms etc.. except cleats. In response to this, like the wacky dual color sleeves on jerseys in college football (Virginia Tech, Miami), Nike made the undershirts quite recognizable to put their brand on the uniform. A scream for attention if you will. I think they are tacky myself. This created so many different undershirt combos that the team ends up looking like a bunch of "Little Leaguers" with all different shirts underneath. Hope that helps. __________________ If we weren't all crazy we would go insane.-Jimmy Buffett

05-13-2006, 04:03 PM	#13
KittyDuran Shut up Spock! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 8,119	Re: Sleeves From my vantage point at last night's game [w/Chip, GAC, Redsland, Membengal & son] in the Moon Deck looking at Kearns thru my binoculars, the sleeves don't look too bad. But when I watch the game on the TV, esp. when a player is batting, they look weird. __________________ 2013 Reds record when I'm attending: 9-3 2013 Dragons record when I'm attending: *"We want to be the band to dance to when the bomb drops." - Simon LeBon of Duran Duran*

05-13-2006, 04:18 PM	#14
spaethc Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 114	Re: Sleeves I hate them. I also agree with Flynn, it is Nike's way to show themselves off since they cant put their logo anywhere.

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