Ordering kit for a whole team is mostly about getting a few decisions made early. Here's the process we take clubs and schools through, and the mistakes we see most often.
1. Decide what you actually need
Start with the list, not the design. For most teams it's some combination of:
- Match kit: jersey, shorts and socks (plus a goalkeeper kit in a contrasting colour)
- Training wear: training tops, half-zips or tracksuits
- Extras: rain jackets, coaches' wear, supporters' gear
Ordering several items in one go keeps colours matching across everything and usually brings the price per piece down.
2. Get your artwork together
You'll need your crest or logo, ideally as a vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF), plus any sponsor logos. A clear photo or PNG works too: we can redraw simple crests. Have your club colours handy as Pantone references if you know them, or send an old jersey to match.
3. Design it (or let us)
Use our kit designer to try patterns and colours, or start from a design idea. If you'd rather not, send us your crest and colours and we'll send a free mock-up within 48 hours.
4. Collect sizes, names and numbers early
This is where most orders get delayed. Use our team order form or a simple spreadsheet with one row per player: name, number and size. Check the size guide, and remember kids grow: if in doubt, size up for underage teams.
Tip: order two or three spare jerseys in the most common sizes for players who join mid-season.
5. Approve the sample
Before anything is made in bulk, we make a sample. Check the colour, the fit, the crest and the print. You can approve it from photos and video, or ask us to post it to you. Changes at this stage are easy; changes after production aren't.
6. Production and delivery
Once the sample is approved and the deposit paid, production takes about 3–5 weeks, then delivery to your door (usually under 10 days by air). Each player's kit can be bagged and labelled, so handing it out takes minutes.
How long does it all take?
Allow 6–8 weeks from first message to delivery: about a week to agree the design, 1–2 weeks for the sample, 3–5 weeks of production and around a week for shipping. If you have a fixed date, like the first match of the season, tell us at the start.
Mistakes to avoid
- Leaving sizes until the last minute
- Approving a design on screen without checking a physical or photographed sample
- Forgetting the goalkeeper kit
- Not ordering spares for new players
- Using a low-resolution crest from a website or social media