Jersey collar styles: rugby, soccer and ice hockey
A numbered chart of the 25 rugby and soccer collars and 10 ice hockey necklines we make — so you can order the exact neck by number.
In short
Blackthorn World makes rugby and soccer jerseys in 25 collar styles — from crew, V-neck and square necks to grandad, polo, New Zealand and zip collars — and ice hockey jerseys in 10 necklines, including lace-up, wrap-over V, V with insert and deep bib. Quote the style number from the charts below on your order or pick it in the online kit mockup generator.
- Rugby & soccer
- 25 collar styles, numbered 1–25
- Ice hockey
- 10 necklines, numbered 1–10
- Construction
- Rib knit, self-fabric, flat-knit collars, woven tape, contrast tipping, plackets and zips
- Try it
- Choose a collar in the kit mockup generator
- Production
- Blackthorn World’s own factory — export orders only
How to choose a collar
The collar sets the character of a jersey. Crew and V-necks are light and quick to make, suit sublimated designs and work for soccer, netball and training wear. Grandad, polo and New Zealand collars give rugby and heritage kits a traditional look. Square and Euro necks are popular on modern football shirts. Zip collars are for warm-ups and midlayers.
- Contact sports (rugby union, rugby league, GAA): stand, grandad and flat-knit collars hold their shape in the tackle — styles 2, 11, 13, 14, 21 and 22.
- Soccer / football: crew, V-neck, square, soccer and Euro necks — styles 1, 4, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
- Reversible jerseys: banded necks — styles 7 and 12.
- Training and travel wear: full zip and quarter zip — styles 24 and 25.
Rugby and soccer collar chart (1–25)
| No. | Style | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden | Round neck with a flat bound band — light and simple. |
| 2 | Grandad Aussie | Short stand-up grandad collar with a narrow placket slit (Aussie style). |
| 3 | Actio | Round neck with a shaped inner facing. |
| 4 | Crew | Standard rib crew neck. |
| 5 | Drop Round | Deeper, dropped round neck. |
| 6 | Tonga | Stand collar with a U-shaped opening. |
| 7 | Alternis Reversible | Crew neck with a double band — used on reversible jerseys. |
| 8 | U-Line Netball | Open collar with a deep U-line opening. |
| 9 | Arrow | Wide, shallow arrow (V) neck. |
| 10 | Overlapped Crew | Crew neck with the band overlapped at the front. |
| 11 | Pro Fit | Flat-knit collar with a short V slit — a modern rugby look. |
| 12 | Band Reversible | Wide banded neck for reversible jerseys. |
| 13 | New Zealand | Stand collar with a long V placket (New Zealand style). |
| 14 | Grandad | Grandad collar with a button placket. |
| 15 | Square | Square neck with a flat facing. |
| 16 | Soccer | Soft square 'soccer' neck. |
| 17 | Euro | Euro neck — square facing with a V point. |
| 18 | V-Neck | Classic V-neck. |
| 19 | Netball Collar | Flat collar over a V opening. |
| 20 | Hockey Collar | Collar with a V opening and contrast tipping. |
| 21 | 2-Piece Polo Collar | Two-piece polo collar with a button placket. |
| 22 | Polo Collar | Traditional polo collar with a button placket. |
| 23 | Pinch Collar | Crew neck with a pinched notch at the centre front. |
| 24 | Full Zip | Stand collar with a full-length zip (jackets and warm-ups). |
| 25 | Mid Layer 1/4 Zip | Stand collar with a quarter zip (midlayers and training tops). |
Ice hockey neckline chart (1–10)
| No. | Style | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lace-up V with insert | V-neck with a laced front and a fabric insert behind the laces — the classic heritage hockey look. |
| 2 | Wrap-over V | Wrap-over V: one side of the collar band crosses the other at the point of the V. |
| 3 | Classic V | Clean V-neck with a single seam at the point. |
| 4 | Knotted V | V-neck finished with a small knotted tab at the point. |
| 5 | V with insert | V-neck with a triangular fabric insert filling the lower part of the V. |
| 6 | Crossover scoop | Low, wide crossover scoop — the band overlaps at the front. |
| 7 | Deep bib | Deep bib (wishbone) opening with a shaped inner panel, typical of pro-cut jerseys. |
| 8 | Round neck | Round crew neck with a wide rib band. |
| 9 | Shallow V with insert | Shallow V with a small insert — a tidy, modern option. |
| 10 | Scoop with notch | Wide scoop with a small notch at the centre front. |
Ordering by collar number
Put the chart and number on your order — for example “rugby jersey, collar 14 (grandad), contrast placket” or “hockey jersey, neckline 1 (lace-up V with insert)”. The collar colour, tipping and inside tape can all be specified. Every style is confirmed on the pre-production sample before bulk.
You can also design the jersey in the kit mockup generator: choose Rugby, Soccer or Ice Hockey and pick the collar by number. The mockup shows the nearest shape; production follows the chart.
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Frequently asked questions
How many collar styles do you offer for rugby and soccer jerseys?
25, numbered 1 to 25 on our chart: Eden, Grandad Aussie, Actio, Crew, Drop Round, Tonga, Alternis Reversible, U-Line Netball, Arrow, Overlapped Crew, Pro Fit, Band Reversible, New Zealand, Grandad, Square, Soccer, Euro, V-Neck, Netball Collar, Hockey Collar, 2-Piece Polo, Polo, Pinch, Full Zip and Mid Layer 1/4 Zip.
What neck styles are available for ice hockey jerseys?
Ten: lace-up V with insert, wrap-over V, classic V, knotted V, V with insert, crossover scoop, deep bib, round neck, shallow V with insert and scoop with notch.
Which collar is best for rugby?
Stand, grandad and flat-knit collars (styles 2, 11, 13, 14) and polo collars (21, 22) are the most common on rugby jerseys because they keep their shape in contact.
Can the collar be a different colour from the jersey?
Yes. Collars, plackets, tipping and inside neck tape can each be a different colour.
Can I choose a collar in the online designer?
Yes. The kit mockup generator shows all 25 rugby/soccer collars and 10 hockey necklines by number.