A shy okapi steps out of the misty Ituri rainforest on the DR Congo Okapi Rainforest Hockey Jersey, a second DR Congo design celebrating the rare forest giraffe found only in the heart of the Congo Basin. The DR Congo Okapi Rainforest Hockey Jersey is a custom DR Congo hockey jersey with your own name and number printed free, sized XS to 6XL in four colors: Ituri Green, Okapi Mahogany, Kuba Ochre and Congo River Teal. It is a proud fan shirt and comfortable piece of sports apparel for the rink, game day, travel or everyday wear.
The Artwork
This original 1life2live design keeps one clear theme with a detailed crest, a patterned yoke and clean striped bands, using a tight palette and some open space so it stays sharp from across the rink. It carries no flag, coat of arms, team, league or brand marks.
- Chest crest: a chestnut okapi with striped legs and pale face standing on the forest floor among tall trunks, hanging lianas, sunbeams, ferns and broad leaves, with two small butterflies, inside a beaded ring with an ITURI banner
- Country name: DR CONGO in bold outlined block letters across the chest, under the crest
- Yoke: a Kuba cloth-inspired lattice of nested diamonds with small knot centers across the shoulders and upper back
- Sleeves and hem: solid stripes framing a band of tiny okapi heads and Kuba-style diamond knots
- Back: clean open space with your name arched across the shoulders and a big number below
The story behind it
The okapi lives only in the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the Ituri forest shelters it beneath a towering green canopy. With its velvet coat and zebra-striped legs it is one of the most unusual animals on Earth. The patterned yoke nods to the famous raffia Kuba cloth of the Kasai region, a treasured Congolese textile craft.
Features
- Free personalization: your own name and number on the back at no extra cost
- Vivid sublimated print: colors are dyed into the fabric, so they won't crack or peel
- Classic hockey cut: lace-up V-neck collar and long sleeves with striped cuffs and hem
- Four colors: Ituri Green, Okapi Mahogany, Kuba Ochre and Congo River Teal
- Inclusive sizing: XS to 6XL, true to size
Customize Your Jersey
Customizable: free custom name and number on the back of your jersey. Pictured with a sample name and 00.
Type the name and number you want when you order, from your surname or nickname to your lucky number. We print it in bold outlined block lettering across the upper back, just like the sample YOUR NAME and 00 in the photos, at no extra cost.
Choose your color
The DR Congo Okapi Rainforest Hockey Jersey comes in Ituri Green, Okapi Mahogany, Kuba Ochre and Congo River Teal. Each color has its own front and back photo in the gallery.
Size Guide
Size chart (true size tops, no plus or minus, simple and straightforward)
| Size | Chest (in) | Chest (cm) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 30-32 | 76-81 | 26 |
| S | 34-36 | 86-91 | 27 |
| M | 38-40 | 97-102 | 28 |
| L | 42-44 | 107-112 | 30 |
| XL | 46-48 | 117-122 | 31 |
| 2XL | 50-52 | 127-132 | 31 |
| 3XL | 54-56 | 137-142 | 32 |
| 4XL | 58-60 | 147-152 | 33 |
| 5XL | 62-64 | 157-163 | 33 |
| 6XL | 66-68 | 168-173 | 34 |
Care
Machine wash cold inside out with similar colors, tumble dry low or hang dry, and do not iron the print.
Why You'll Love It
It makes a standout gift for Congolese fans and families, the diaspora, wildlife and rainforest lovers, okapi fans, travelers to Central Africa and anyone proud of DR Congo. Pick your color, add your name and number for free, and order your DR Congo Okapi Rainforest Hockey Jersey today.
Team and Bulk Orders
Outfitting a team, club, school or family? Every jersey can carry its own name and number. Message us through the chat on our website for a bulk quote.
