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Product Guide8 min readAugust 12, 2025

Sports Jersey Manufacturer Guide: Custom Team Kits for Football, Basketball, Cricket, and Rugby

Custom sports jerseys for teams and clubs require technical fabrics, team customization, and accurate sizing. This guide covers all major sports jersey manufacturing from football kits to cricket whites.

Sports Jersey Manufacturer Guide

Custom sports jerseys are one of the most ordered products from Pakistani manufacturers, driven by the country's deep roots in sporting goods manufacturing. Sialkot supplies football kits, boxing gear, cricket equipment, and sports apparel to over 100 countries.

Sports Jersey Construction

Sublimation Jersey (Most Popular)

Process: Design printed onto polyester fabric via sublimation before cutting and sewing.

Best for: Football, basketball, volleyball, cycling, running, esports

Fabric: 100% polyester, 140-160 GSM, moisture-wicking

**Advantages:**

  • Unlimited color design
  • No print cracking or peeling
  • Player names and numbers printed in bulk
  • All-over graphics possible
  • Cost-effective for complex designs
  • Process timeline: Design → Print → Cut → Sew → QC → Pack

    Cut & Sew Jersey (Traditional)

    Process: Different colored fabric panels cut and sewn together.

    Best for: Traditional football (soccer), cricket, polo

    **Advantages:**

  • Classic look preferred by traditional sports
  • Works with any fabric type
  • Premium finish for high-end teams
  • **Disadvantages:**

  • More expensive
  • Limited to 3-4 colors maximum
  • Longer production time
  • Sport-Specific Requirements

    Football (Soccer) Jerseys

    Fabric: 100% polyester, 140-160 GSM, moisture-wicking, flat-knit texture

    **Required features:**

  • Short sleeve (standard) or long sleeve option
  • V-neck or round neck
  • Sublimation or cut-and-sew construction
  • Player name and number on back (optional)
  • Sponsor panel on chest (optional)
  • Side vents for breathability
  • Standard team kit: Jersey + shorts + socks (matching colors)

    Sizing: Child (6-16) and adult (XS-3XL) ranges

    Basketball Jerseys

    Fabric: 100% polyester mesh, 120-140 GSM, breathable

    **Required features:**

  • Sleeveless (standard) or short sleeve
  • Round neck or V-neck
  • Large number front and back
  • Sublimation typical
  • Matching shorts
  • Cricket Kits

    **Fabric options:**

  • White/cream for test matches: Polyester-cotton blend, 200-220 GSM
  • Colored ODI kits: 100% polyester, sublimation
  • **Traditional elements:**

  • Long sleeve or short sleeve options
  • Polo collar
  • Color blocking (whites must remain all white for test cricket)
  • Player name and number for international-style kits
  • Rugby Jerseys

    Fabric: Heavier polyester or polyester-spandex blend, 200-240 GSM (must withstand contact sport demands)

    **Required features:**

  • Reinforced collar (withstands being grabbed)
  • No-rip sublimation printing
  • Short sleeve standard
  • Collar style: polo collar or rubber collar
  • Cycling Jerseys

    Fabric: Lycra-polyester blend, 160-180 GSM, very close fit

    **Required features:**

  • Full-length front zipper
  • Three rear pockets
  • Silicone grip at hem
  • Aerodynamic cut
  • All-over sublimation for sponsor/team branding
  • Custom Team Personalization

    Player Names: Printed via sublimation or heat transfer vinyl

    Player Numbers: Sublimation (most durable) or heat transfer

    Squad Numbers: Usually sequential 1-99 + reserve numbers

    Sponsor Logos: Printed on chest, back, or sleeve panels

    Pricing Guide

    | Sport | MOQ 20 (team) | MOQ 100 (club) | MOQ 500+ |

    |-------|--------------|----------------|----------|

    | Football Kit | $18-28 | $12-20 | $8-14 |

    | Basketball Kit | $16-25 | $10-18 | $7-12 |

    | Cricket Kit | $20-32 | $14-24 | $10-18 |

    | Rugby Jersey | $22-35 | $15-25 | $10-18 |

    | Cycling Jersey | $25-40 | $18-30 | $12-22 |

    Contact Mughal Apparel for custom sports jersey manufacturing. We supply teams from amateur clubs to professional organizations worldwide. Low MOQ of 20 pieces for team kits.

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