Ordering custom soccer kits for the first time can feel like a lot of moving parts: colours, logos, sponsor placements, sizes, numbers and deadlines. The good news is that almost every problem clubs run into is avoidable with a bit of planning. This guide walks you through the whole process, from the first idea to kickoff, so your team gets kits that look right, fit right and arrive on time.
1. Start with the basics: who is the kit for?
Before you think about designs, write down the practical details. They shape every decision that follows:
- Number of players and squads – first team, reserves, youth age groups, coaching staff.
- What each player needs – jersey only, or a full kit with shorts and socks? Home and away? A goalkeeper kit in a different colour?
- Your deadline – the date you actually need the kits in hand, not the date of the first match. Work backwards from it and leave a buffer.
- League or competition rules – some leagues have rules on number sizes, sponsor logos or clashing colours. Check them before you design.
2. Choose a starting design
You don’t have to design a kit from a blank page. Most clubs start from an existing style and adapt it. Browse our custom soccer uniforms and note the style codes (for example SC-07) of the designs you like. Every style can be re-coloured and changed to suit your club.
If you already have a kit you want to match or refresh, send photos. If you have your own artwork, even better.
3. Prepare your artwork and branding
Clean artwork makes for clean kits. Gather these before you ask for a quote:
- Club crest – ideally a vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF). A high-resolution PNG can work, but a vector file keeps edges sharp at any size.
- Sponsor logos – again in vector format, plus any rules from the sponsor about colours and placement.
- Club colours – Pantone references are best. If you don’t have them, send a photo of an existing kit or flag.
- Fonts – tell us if you want a particular style for names and numbers.
4. Decide how the kit will be decorated
For soccer kits, sublimation is the most popular choice. The design is printed as dye directly into the polyester fabric, so there is no limit on colours or patterns and nothing to crack or peel. It suits bold, modern designs, gradients and all-over patterns.
Crests and sponsor logos can also be sublimated, or added as embroidery or heat-applied badges for a raised, premium look. Names and numbers are usually sublimated or heat-applied. Read our guide to decoration methods for a full comparison.
5. Collect sizes carefully
Sizing mistakes are the most common reason kits need to be re-made. Ask every player for their size, not a guess from the coach, and collect everything in one spreadsheet with these columns:
- Player name (as it should appear on the shirt)
- Number
- Jersey size
- Shorts size
- Sock size
Double-check for duplicate numbers and spelling of names before you send the list. Our team uniform sizing guide explains how to measure and collect sizes without mistakes.
6. Request a quote
With the information above, a manufacturer can give you an accurate quote. Send us your sport, the style codes you like, quantities, colours, artwork and deadline through our contact page or on WhatsApp. We’ll reply with pricing, lead times and a sample plan.
7. Approve a design proof and a sample
Before bulk production starts, you should see a design proof showing the front, back and details of every garment. Check it slowly:
- Are the colours right?
- Is the crest the right size and position?
- Are sponsor logos placed as agreed?
- Is the font for names and numbers correct?
At Shazbro we also produce a pre-production sample for your approval. Holding a real shirt is the best way to check fabric, fit, colour and print quality. Nothing goes into bulk production until you sign off.
8. Production, quality checks and delivery
Once the sample is approved, your kits go into production: fabric sourcing, cutting, printing, stitching and quality checks. When your order is ready, it is packed and shipped to you. Keep your size list handy when the kits arrive so you can check every player’s kit quickly.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving it too late. Start early – designs, proofs and samples all take time.
- Low-quality logos. Blurry artwork gives blurry results. Ask your designer for vector files.
- Guessing sizes. Collect sizes from every player and double-check the list.
- Forgetting the goalkeeper. Goalkeepers need a kit that contrasts with both teams.
- Skipping the sample. A sample catches problems before they are repeated across the whole order.
Ready to start?
Whether you’re kitting out a youth academy or a senior squad, we make custom soccer kits in your colours with your crest, names and numbers. Request a quote or browse our soccer uniform styles to get started.