For fencing you need a mask, a jacket, an underarm protector (plastron), a glove, breeches and a weapon (foil, épée or sabre), all certified for your level. Clubs lend gear to beginners, and club teams wear matching warmups.
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Fencing Equipment Starter Kit
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1. Fencing Jerseys & Uniform
Fencers compete in white, but clubs travel and warm up in matching jackets, hoodies and shirts. We make sublimated fencing club apparel, warmup jackets and hoodies with club names.
Still need a team name? See our fencing club and team names.
2. Mask, Jacket, Plastron and Glove
Protective clothing is rated by strength (in newtons), and competitions require certified gear. Clubs lend a full set to beginners; buy your own from a fencing supplier once you compete.
3. Weapon
Foil, épée and sabre have different blades and target areas. Clubs start most new fencers on foil or épée and lend weapons.
4. Shoes
Indoor court shoes with flat soles work until you buy fencing shoes.
- ASICS Men's Gel-Rocket 12 Court Shoes – an indoor court shoe made for gym floors.
Fencing Equipment Checklist
- Club warmup jacket or hoodie
- Mask
- Jacket
- Plastron
- Glove
- Breeches
- Weapon
- Court shoes
FAQ
Do I need to buy fencing equipment to start?
No. Clubs lend full sets for beginner programs. Buy your own once you're ready to compete.
Conclusion
Fencing gear is specialized, but clubs lend it at first. We recommend starting with club-loaned protective gear, flat indoor shoes and matching club warmups, then buying certified gear from a fencing supplier when you compete.
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Playing more than one sport? See our equipment lists for every sport and team names for every sport.
