Your players don't have time for shipping delays, mismatched reds, or logos that peel off before playoffs. If you need to know how to order custom team apparel without lighting your budget on fire, start here.

Know What You Need Before You Call

Decision fatigue is the fastest way to stall an order. Get your essentials locked before you pick up the phone: roster count, sizing runs, men's vs. women's cuts, and whether you're outfitting game day, practice, or both.

Choose Your Decoration Method

Embroidery — When to Use It

Embroidery is built for structured fabrics: hats, polos, quarter-zips, coaches' jackets. It adds depth and durability for logos that need to look sharp from the boardroom to the sideline.

Screen Printing — When to Use It

Screen printing wins on high-volume runs with bold, solid designs. Think player tees, practice shirts, camp giveaways, or merch tables.

DTF Transfers — When to Use It

DTF transfers crush small-batch and fast-turn projects. They hold detail on gradients, shadows, and photographic art that screen printing can't hit without extra screens.

What to Send Your Decorator

Send vector artwork (AI, EPS, high-res PDF), Pantone or hex codes, mockup references, and placement specs. Include roster spreadsheets with sizes, name spellings, and numbering rules.

Timelines — Don't Wait Until the Last Minute

Custom apparel isn't Amazon Prime. Best practice: lock designs 6–8 weeks before first wear. That gives room for sample approvals, size corrections, and shipping buffers.