Bobcat1988 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I am currently trying to find nameplates for a Lewiston MAINEiacs jersey. Specifically, I noticed that the black and white jerseys seem to have nameplates made of differing materials. Can someone explain to me what differences these are? Most importantly, I'm hoping to figure out what material to ask for when getting a nameplate for these jerseys and secondly, does anyone know anywhere to get them (two black nameplates)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The black looks like ultrafil and the white looks like Nike air-knit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Nike Wings and Olympic jerseys are that same white material and I would definitely say that black is Ultrafil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat1988 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks for the quick responses. Is there an easy way to get black ultrafil nameplates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropkickMurphy8 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Not sure if they have ultrafil, but you could contact Jersey Express and ask. That's where I get my air-knit nameplates from, since they're really the only place that sells blank plates. I actually just got two in today, they weren't Nike air-knit like I got the last time, but they'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat1988 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Not sure if they have ultrafil, but you could contact Jersey Express and ask. That's where I get my air-knit nameplates from, since they're really the only place that sells blank plates. I actually just got two in today, they weren't Nike air-knit like I got the last time, but they'll do. Awesome, thanks. For anyone curious, I just talked to Jersey Express and they said they could provide (black) Ultrafil nameplates. Not sure on other colors, but they were able to do black for me @ $5 per plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat1988 Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I received my nameplates today in the mail... Here they are, front (bottom) and back (top): Here is a comparison of my nameplate that I was trying to replace (bottom) and the one I received in the mail today: I guess my question is this: why do they look so different? Is what I received not actually ultrafil? Or is my initial nameplate not actually ultrafil? And is there a way to get rid of that disgusting plastic-y (glue?) backing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Leave the glue backing. It makes sewing and application MUCH easier. The reason the one you took off looks different though is because the edges are serged. They do that to prevent fraying and to make stitching it on straight easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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