The Argentina jersey market in Bangladesh is flooded with hundreds of options — but which are original quality and which are cheap knock-offs? Go through these 10 signs and you'll know in minutes.
1. The AFA crest is heat-pressed, not flat-printed
Authentic Argentina jerseys have the AFA crest heat-pressed or embroidered. Fake jerseys have a flat printed crest that cracks after a few washes.
2. Jacquard fabric texture
The Player Premium edition uses jacquard fabric — you can see a subtle texture woven into the cloth itself. Fakes use flat, plasticky polyester that looks shiny under light.
3. Correct stripe colour
Official home jerseys use a light sky-blue (#75AADB) and white. Fakes often come in a navy-blue or a washed-out pastel that doesn't match AFA's official brand colour.
4. Straight, clean stitching
Stitches should be straight, evenly spaced, and with no loose threads. Fakes have wavy seams, loose threads hanging out, and uneven stitching below the collar.
5. Collar print & neckline
The inside of the collar has “ARGENTINA” or an AFA tag heat-pressed in — not a flat print. The neckline should be ribbed (stretches and returns) — fakes use a plain cotton trim.
6. Hangtag and packaging
Player Premium ships with an official hangtag, size tag, and a poly bag. Fakes usually come with no tags or just a single paper slip.
7. Size label in the right place
Size label is stitched into the inside back collar and clearly shows wash instructions and fabric composition.
8. Weight and feel
An authentic jersey feels light in hand (about 150–180 g). Fakes either feel very heavy (stiff polyester) or almost paper-thin.
9. The price isn't suspiciously low
Original-quality jerseys cost Regular ৳280, Classic Fan ৳340, Standard ৳450, Player Premium ৳940. If somebody is selling at ৳150–200, it's definitely a very low-grade fake.
10. The seller offers WhatsApp support
A trustworthy seller will give you size advice before ordering, share an unboxing video, and help if anything goes wrong after delivery. Scam sellers block you the moment your order is placed.
Which edition is right for you?
- Regular Edition (৳280) — for daily wear, picnics, casual use
- Classic Fan Edition (৳340) — when you want to wear it to watch a match
- Standard Edition (৳450) — long-lasting with a slightly premium feel
- Player Premium (৳940) — authentic match-grade quality, perfect as a gift