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Sublimation Jersey Design Options: 3 Ways to Customize Sports Jerseys
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If you are ordering custom sublimation jerseys for a sports club, team, retailer, school or organization, you don't always need the entire jersey covered with a print.
Depending on your design, branding requirements and budget, you can choose between front-only printing, front-and-back printing or full sublimation.
At DRIBBLE Sports, these options can be developed on dry-fit polyester jerseys, with different fabric GSM and knit constructions available depending on the requirement.
What is a sublimation jersey?
A sublimation jersey is a sports jersey in which the design is transferred onto polyester fabric through sublimation printing. It allows teams and brands to create custom colours, patterns, logos and other graphics as part of the jersey design.
For a bulk order, the important decision is not simply “Can you print the jersey?” but “How much of the jersey actually needs to be printed?”
Here are the three main options.
1. Front-Only Sublimation Jersey
Front-only printing covers the front of the jersey while the back and other areas, such as sleeves, can remain plain.
This is useful when you want a relatively simple design or want to keep the overall product more economical.
The front can contain:
Club or brand logo
Full front pattern
Custom graphics
Team branding
For the logo area, buyers can also consider embroidery, DTF or regular sublimation printing. DRIBBLE has observed that many international clubs prefer embroidered logos.
Best suited for: clubs, teams and organizations looking for a clean, relatively simple customized jersey.
2. Front + Back Sublimation Jersey
This option adds customization to the back while keeping the sleeves normally plain.
The back can include:
Athlete/player name
Number
Club name
Sponsor branding
Pattern or graphic elements
The back does not have to be limited to names and numbers. It can also contain a partial or full pattern depending on the design.
Best suited for: team uniforms, football clubs, cricket teams, school teams and organized sports where player identification is important.
3. Full Sublimation Jersey
Full sublimation covers essentially the entire printable jersey area, including the front, back and both sleeves, with the collar also printable in some designs.
This gives designers the most freedom to create:
Complex patterns
Multiple colours
All-over graphics
Club branding
Sponsor placements
Custom team identity
Embroidered logos can also be incorporated where required.
Best suited for: professional-looking team kits, clubs, sports brands, retailers and buyers wanting a highly customized design.
Can sublimation jerseys include matching shorts?
Yes. Jerseys can be paired with plain or printed shorts, and shorts can themselves be sublimated either partially or across the full printable area.
This allows buyers to develop a complete coordinated kit rather than sourcing the jersey and shorts separately.
How should you choose the right sublimation option?
A simple way to decide is:
Requirement Recommended option
Simple front branding Front-only
Team name, player name & number Front + back
Complex all-over design Full sublimation
Complete team kit Jersey + custom shorts
For larger orders, you should also discuss fabric GSM, knit type, colours, logo method and the final artwork before production. DRIBBLE provides design and printing support and offers different fabric options depending on the requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
Q: Can I get my own jersey design printed?
A: Yes. Custom designs can be developed according to the required printing format and branding requirements.
Q: Can player names and numbers be added?
A: Yes. Front-and-back designs can include athlete names and numbers on the back.
Q: Can I get embroidered logos on sublimation jerseys?
A: Yes. Embroidery can be used for logos where required, and DRIBBLE has observed strong preference for embroidered club logos among many international clubs.
Q: Can I order sublimated shorts with the jerseys?
A: Yes. Shorts can be supplied plain or printed, with partial or full sublimation options.
Q: Can the fabric and GSM be customized?
A: DRIBBLE provides different fabric GSM and knit options depending on the requirement.
Q: Who can order custom sublimation jerseys from DRIBBLE?
A: Sports clubs, coaches, retailers and organizations looking to procure sublimation jerseys or complete jersey-and-shorts kits can discuss their requirements with DRIBBLE.
Need Custom Sublimation Jerseys?
Whether you need a simple front-branded jersey, a team jersey with names and numbers, or a fully sublimated custom kit, the right printing format depends on your design, use case and budget.
DRIBBLE Sports provides end-to-end design and printing support, along with fabric and construction options for bulk requirements.
Explore DRIBBLE Sports: dribble-sports.com
For bulk requirements, share your design, quantity, preferred fabric/GSM and whether you need jerseys alone or a complete kit with the DRIBBLE team.
