Uniforms are important for sports teams. After all, the team uniforms are the physical representation of your team when they’re out on the field and should be visible even to fans who are seated farthest from the stand. Aside from looking great for fans, your team uniforms should fit your team members well so they don’t experience any discomfort while they’re out on the field busting their moves. Popular uniform brands such as Alleson, Under Armour, and Adidas offer sublimated uniforms so your team can customize their own unique style.
Here are a few things to consider to ensure success when custom ordering team uniforms.
Team Colors
Your uniforms must reflect your team’s colors. If you’re part of a longstanding team, chances are you already have team colors picked out for you, so there’s no need to wrack your brain. But if your team is fairly new, it’s time to get creative. Choose colors that look great together. Check out other team colors in your community and choose differently so your team can be easily identified.
Team Logo
Aside from the team colors, your team’s logo is another unique way to represent your awesome team. Place the logo strategically on your team uniform: do you think it looks better on the front or on the back? You can have the logo embroidered, screen printed, or sublimated, whichever way you think looks better. Adding your logo to the front of a hat adds a nice touch as well!
Names and Numbers
Your team’s uniforms must also showcase information on each unique player. Having a personalized uniform makes each team member honored and proud to be part of the team. You can choose from multiple ways to personalize your team’s uniform, from silk screen printing to sublimation to embroidery.
Sizing
Sizing differs depending on the brand; there’s a reason why a medium from one brand won’t fit you but a medium from a different brand does. Take your time getting the exact measurements of each individual team member and confirming garment sizes.
Measure each player around the neck, down the arms, and around the chest. Take note of each team member’s height, weight, and preferred fit of their uniforms so you can get uniforms that fit exactly the way they want them to.
Team Uniform Material
Sports uniforms come in all sorts of materials, from jersey to polyester to cotton. When choosing a fabric for your team’s uniform, it’s important to remember that mobility, comfort, and moisture retention should be your priority.
Cotton sportswear is known to handle odors better compared to other fabrics but probably isn’t the best when it comes to staining and sweat absorption. Polyester is known to be highly durable even when exposed to strong, repetitive athletic movements and is relatively cheaper. Spandex is stretchy and easily absorbs sweat. The type of material you choose depends on your team’s sport and specific needs.
Spirit Wear
Spirit wear is a great way for your fans to feel like they’re part of the team. You can choose to sell fan apparel at events and games and encourage fans to wear them when they watch games. Make sure they show off your team colors and that they’re made from comfortable materials so your fans won’t mind wearing them all the time.
Finding a reputable company to customize your team uniforms has never been easier. At 2 the Tee Outfitters, we use state-of-the-art materials and collaborate with only top athletic apparel brands. Get in touch with one of our sports uniforms specialists in either York or Hanover, PA today and receive a free quote for the job.
