City Edition Jerseys
Three variables decide whether a City Edition jersey is worth buying: the fabric weight, how the graphics are applied, and how much structure the shoulder has.
The table below is the version. If you already know which build you want, this page is only here to confirm the details.
Short answer: What size should you get in City Edition jerseys, and how do you compare two cuts of the same name? Compare the chest measurement against the size chart rather than the number on the label, because two cuts rarely share one.
Key facts about City Edition
Supporters who want something less standard — the line that settles it on City Edition.
City jerseys: how this range is cut
| What it is | Where it sits | |
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| Fabric | The base mesh, from light single-layer to heavy double-layer | Decides breathability and drape |
| Graphics | How the name and numbers are applied to the fabric | Decides durability and the look up close |
| Shoulder | How the seam is constructed through the upper arm | Decides whether it holds a display shape |
| Weight | Per size M, varies by fabric | The most honest single number on the page |
A design that departs from the home set — worth knowing before comparing sizes across the range. Each product page under City Edition carries its own chart.
The build at a glance
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Reference facts
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| Detail | What it means |
|---|---|
| What it is | A design that departs from the home set |
| Colour | Often pulls toward the city's own palette |
| Graphics | Varies by season |
| Best for | Supporters who want something less standard |
| Note | City designs change more often than standard ones |
Reference facts for this category. The designs underneath vary; these do not.
What actually differs between them
The one thing that actually varies.
Full breakdown
The one thing that actually varies
A design that deliberately departs from the home colourway, usually by pulling toward the city's own palette rather than the club's traditional colours. That is what makes it recognisable and also why it changes more often than a standard design — the city concept is reworked regularly. If you are buying one to wear rather than to collect, check that the season is one you like, because it will not be repeated.
Frequently asked questions
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1What is the difference between a printed and a stitched City Edition jersey?
Printed graphics are heat-sealed film: lighter, cooler to the touch, cheaper, and they can crack if the garment is washed hot. Stitched graphics are thread: heavier, warmer, textured, and considerably longer-lasting.
2Which City Edition build is the most comfortable?
The lightest printed build. It is the most breathable option and the easiest to wear for a full game, and it is usually the best value for regular wear.
3Why does a city edition look different from the home jersey?
It is a design that departs from the home set, usually pulling toward the city's own palette. Because the concept is reworked regularly, it is less likely to be repeated.
4What is the difference between the City Edition builds?
Fabric weight and how the graphics are applied. The light printed build uses flat graphics on lighter mesh, the mid-weight uses a softer fabric with taped seams, and the display build adds ribbed trim and denser mesh. Weekly wear suits the first, everyday wear the second, and hanging or display the third.
5Is the City Edition mid-weight build worth the extra?
It depends on how often it gets worn. If it is weekly wear, the light printed build washes and wears the same for less money. If you want it to hold a shape on a hanger, the mid-weight is the reason to step up.
6Do the City Edition builds come in youth sizes?
Yes, youth is cut to the same build names with scaled proportions and lighter fabric, and the size range runs S through XXL across the regular cuts.
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Every page in this range shows the live product grid, so sizing and colourways reflect what is actually in stock today.
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Washington Wizards Unisex 2023/24 Custom Swingman Jersey - Black - City Edition$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Rui Hachimura Washington Wizards 2020/21 Swingman Player Jersey Gray - City Edition$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Men's Utah Jazz Donovan Mitchell #45 Black Replica Swingman Jersey - City Edition$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Lauri Markkanen Utah Jazz Unisex 2023/24 Swingman Jersey - Purple - City Edition$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Jordan Clarkson Utah Jazz Unisex 2023/24 Swingman Jersey - Purple - City Edition$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Men's Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam #43 Black 2021 Swingman NBA Jersey - City Edition$62.70 USD$89.90 USD
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Scottie Barnes Toronto Raptors Unisex 2023/24 Swingman Jersey - Gold - City Edition$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Scottie Barnes Toronto Raptors Unisex 2022/23 Swingman Jersey - City Edition - Black$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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RJ Barrett Toronto Raptors Unisex 2024/25 Swingman Player Jersey - City Edition - Black$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Pascal Siakam Toronto Raptors Unisex 2023/24 Swingman Jersey - Gold - City Edition$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Pascal Siakam Toronto Raptors Unisex 2022/23 Swingman Jersey - City Edition - Black$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Fred VanVleet Toronto Raptors Unisex 2022/23 Swingman Jersey - City Edition - Black$58.80 USD$79.90 USD
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Men's San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker #9 White 2021/22 Swingman Jersey - City Edition$62.70 USD$89.90 USD
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Men's San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan #21 White 2021/22 Swingman Jersey - City Edition$62.70 USD$89.90 USD
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Men's San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan #21 Black 20/21 Swingman Jersey - City Edition$62.70 USD$89.90 USD
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