Trikots on LitBuy sheets: choosing fan or player fit and costing shirts per parcel

Fan cut or player cut: the first decision for a Trikot row

German readers search for "Trikots", and the first choice in any shirt row is the cut. A fan-fit shirt is looser, often has printed or heat-pressed details and a heavier mesh. A player-fit shirt is slimmer, uses a lighter knit and usually has bonded or laser-cut details. If a row does not say which one it is, read the chest width: compare it with a tee you wear, because a close chest width points to the slim cut.

Sizes in the listing are normally Asian sizing in S to 3XL, with the real numbers in a table: chest width flat, shoulder, length and sleeve in cm. Compare them with a tee you wear; our size converter turns the letters into EU sizes. This page names no clubs and shows no crests; it covers the garment itself.

Example prices are hypothetical and converted at LitBuy's display rate (¥1 ≈ €0.158, 27 Oct 2026), a rate above typical bank rates. Weights are our estimates from the 27 October 2026 fact sheet; nothing here was weighed.

Read the chest width first; the label "player version" tells you less than the numbers.

Fabric words to look for in the listing

Many shirt rows are polyester (涤纶) with a mesh knit (网眼). That is why a shirt is light, about 0.25 kg in our planning table, and why it dries quickly. What differs is the finish:

• Smooth knit: softer hand, common on slim cuts; shows sweat marks more.
• Textured mesh: stiffer, with a visible pattern in the weave; usually the fan cut.
• Brushed or cotton-feel: retro-style rows; slightly heavier and slower to dry.
• Laser holes: perforation in the side panels, a sign of a lighter, hotter-weather shirt.

The GSM number (grams per square metre) is rarely given for shirts, so go by the photos. Hold the colour against a daylight image: kit colours with gradients or two-tone panels are the ones most likely to look different from the thumbnail. LitBuy says its checks do not cover colour difference.

Polyester is the norm; the finish and the daylight photo tell the rows apart.

Name and number printing: what to specify

Some rows offer a custom print as a style option or ask for text in a message to the seller. If the row has no such option, a plain shirt arrives and the print is on you. When printing is offered, write the name and number exactly as you want them, in capital letters, and keep the line to a short length: long surnames get squeezed. Ask whether the print is heat-pressed vinyl or flocked, and check where the number sits compared with the collar in the seller's sample photo.

Printing is one of the things a QC photo can confirm only after the fact: straight baseline, even spacing, no bubbles, edges sealed. Request a ¥1 custom photo of the back with a ruler on the neck-to-number gap. If the print is wrong you may not be able to return it, because a seller may refuse to take back a personalised item; ask before paying.

Specify printing in writing and check it in a back-view QC photo.

Euro maths: why three shirts beat one

A single shirt is estimated at 0.25 kg and fits the 500 g band: LitBuy's all-in price on LIT-Economy-DHL-DE was €23.08 for 500 g on 27 October 2026, including the EU tariff prepayment. That one-shot figure is the reason a cheap shirt shipped alone feels expensive; the landed price calculator has the full fee split.

Two shirts add up to an estimated 0.50 kg, exactly the band limit, and the real parcel with packaging can tip above it, so a third shirt is a safer plan: it moves you into the 1,000 g band at €30.42 and the per-shirt cost falls to €24.36. A shirt with a pair of ¥70 shorts (est. 0.30 kg) is about 0.55 kg, so ¥160 of items plus €30.42 comes to €55.70.

For other markets, 500 g to the UK on FF-Royalmail-GB-1 was £11.06, and 500 g to the US on ZF-GOFO-US-1 was $25.55; the same ¥90 shirt then comes to $41.48 in the US (¥90 × 0.177 + $25.55). More on weight bands is in the combine-parcels guide.

Plan for three shirts, not two, so a small weight error stays inside one band.

What to ask for in QC

Routine photos are generally 3 to 6, covering front, back and a detail. For a football shirt, add custom photos at ¥1 each: the neck label, the inside of the collar, the lower hem, and the print or badge in close-up. Compare the stitching along the badge and the evenness of the mesh with the seller's own photos. The QC finder explains where to find extra images, and the QC photos guide lists what to measure.

Flat chest width in the photo with a tape is more useful than a "looks fine" verdict. LitBuy checks quantity, colour, size and visible damage; it does not cover wear effect.

Ask for the collar label and the back print, and measure the chest.

Trikots in Germany and the customs rule

For German addresses, LitBuy's tax-free lines such as LIT-Economy-DHL-DE include a tariff prepayment, and import VAT is handled on those lines. Separately, customs can detain goods suspected of infringing trademarks (EU Regulation 608/2013), and shirts with club emblems are one of the categories where this question comes up. The safest approach is to treat unbranded or plainly styled shirts as the lower-risk choice and to read the rules rather than relying on forum advice. France has its own customs rules on this point. We do not suggest declaring anything other than what is in the parcel.

If a row depends on a protected emblem, expect customs questions.

Pairing and where to find shirt rows

Shirt rows can turn up in TikTok creator sheets and in Reddit threads. Matching shorts fit the same parcel, and our tracksuits page covers the warm-up layer. Light fillers for the gap below a band are on the add-ons page. No LitBuy account? Send the row to us via the WhatsApp QR on the contact page: one delivered price, photos before dispatch, pay per order.

Build a parcel of three or four light items rather than shipping shirts one by one.

FAQ

What is the difference between fan fit and player fit?

Fan fit is looser with a heavier mesh and often printed details, while player fit is slimmer and lighter with bonded details. Listings rarely explain it, so compare chest width in the size table: compare chest width with a tee you wear. If the listed chest is only a few cm wider than your flat tee, expect a close cut and go up a size if you are between two.

How heavy is a football shirt for shipping?

Our planning estimate is 0.25 kg per shirt, so one fits the 500 g band. Two shirts reach about 0.50 kg, which is the band limit, and packaging can push the parcel over it. Three shirts, at 0.75 kg, fall in the 1,000 g band at €30.42 to Germany. These are estimates, not measured weights.

Can LitBuy check name and number printing?

LitBuy takes 3 to 6 routine photos and checks quantity, colour, size and visible damage. A close-up of the print is not guaranteed, so request a custom photo for ¥1 of the back with the number and the neck gap. That lets you judge spacing and edges before the parcel leaves for Germany.

Are Trikots from a sheet risky at German customs?

Customs can detain goods suspected of infringing trademarks under EU Regulation 608/2013. Shirts carrying club emblems are a common example, while plain training tops are less likely to raise the issue. LitBuy's tax-free line covers import VAT, but not a detention. Declare the parcel truthfully and read the rules before you order.

What size should I order for a Chinese football shirt?

Use the chest width in cm, not the letter. Measure a flat tee you like, then pick the listed size whose flat chest is 2 to 4 cm wider for a fan cut, or 0 to 2 cm wider for a player cut. Asian letter sizes usually run one size smaller than European ones.

Is a football shirt cheaper to ship with other items?

Yes, because the parcel fee is shared. A hypothetical ¥90 shirt alone costs about €37.30 landed in Germany (27 Oct 2026). Three of them cost €73.08 together, or €24.36 each. Adding a light item rarely changes the band, so aim to keep the parcel under 1 kg and let socks or a cap fill the remaining weight.