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Line 6: }} [[File:Jersey (AM 2005.58.3).jpg\|thumb\|A traditional knit jersey]] Traditionally, a '''jersey''' is an item of [~~sporty~~[knitted fabric\|knitted]] clothing, generally made of [[~~sports~~wool]] or [[~~sports~~cotton]], with [[sleeve]]s, worn as a [[Sweater\|pullover]], as it does not open at the front, unlike a [[Cardigan (sweater)\|cardigan]]. It is usually close-fitting and machine knitted in contrast to a [[guernsey (clothing)\|guernsey]] that is more often hand knit with a thicker [[yarn]]. The word is usually used interchangeably with [[sweater]].<ref>{{cite journal\|title=Studies on the Influence of Knit Structure and Stitch Length on Ring and Compact Yarn Single Jersey Fabric Properties\|first1=C.D.\|last1=Kane\|first2=U.J.\|last2=Patil\|first3=P.\|last3=Sudhakar\|date=1 August 2007\|journal=Textile Research Journal\|volume=77\|issue=8\|pages=572–582\|doi=10.1177/0040517507078023\|s2cid=138629386}}</ref> Alternatively, the shirt worn by members of a sports team as part of the team uniform is also referred to as a ''jersey.'' Line 16: {{Refimprovesection\|date=May 2020}} [[File:WTOS Delft cycling jersey_(cropped).jpg\|thumb\|A modern summer, tight-fitting [[cycling jersey]].]] A '''sports jersey''' is a [[shirt]] worn by members of a team to identify their affiliation with the team. Jerseys identify their wearers' names and/or numbers, generally showing the colors and [[logo]] of the team. Numbers are frequently used to identify players, since uniforms give players a similar appearance.