Ready One is a custom jersey manufacturer producing sports and fashion jerseys for 1,000+ brands across 40+ countries from its Sialkot, Pakistan facility. Founded in 2012, ISO 9001 quality management certified, BSCI social compliance certified, and SEDEX registered. 150+ skilled workers. 25,000 sq ft. 100,000–150,000 units per month. MOQ from 50 units. DDP worldwide. Custom jerseys — from football and basketball sports kits to fashion mesh jerseys and collegiate-style designs — are produced with sublimation printing, screen printing, or embroidery depending on the decoration requirement. The best custom sportswear manufacturer guide covers the broader sportswear category for brands building full sports kit collections.
Types of Custom Jerseys Ready One Manufactures
Custom jersey manufacturing at Ready One covers four primary categories: sports jerseys (football, basketball, cricket, rugby, and hockey), fashion mesh jerseys (collegiate, streetwear, and retro sport aesthetic), cycling and running jerseys (technical fabric, ergonomic cut, rear pockets), and esports jerseys (sublimated polyester, loose fit, brand and sponsor placement). Each category has distinct fabric, cut, and decoration requirements. The production approach — sublimation, screen print, or embroidery — is selected based on the decoration complexity and the fabric type.
Sports Jerseys — Football, Basketball, Cricket, Rugby
Sports jerseys are produced in 100% polyester performance fabric — typically 120–160 GSM with moisture-wicking and quick-dry properties. Construction uses flatlock seaming for comfort against skin during athletic activity. Decoration for sports jerseys is typically sublimation printing — a dye-sublimation process that permanently bonds colour into the polyester fabric, producing vivid, all-over graphics that do not crack, peel, or fade. Sublimation is ideal for multi-colour team designs, gradient effects, and full-panel graphics. Player names and numbers can be sublimated into the base design or heat-transferred as a separate step for teams that require changeable numbering across sizes. Furthermore, clothing manufacturer quality control for sports jerseys includes colour accuracy verification against the approved sublimation print file before bulk production begins.
Fashion Jerseys and Lifestyle Mesh Tops
Fashion jerseys use mesh fabric —100% polyester or polyester/cotton blends — with an open-weave construction that gives the characteristic see-through panel texture associated with basketball jersey aesthetics. Fashion jersey construction typically includes a scooped neckline, racerback or side split detailing, and a loose fit silhouette. Decoration for fashion jerseys is most commonly screen printing (for solid colour graphics with defined edges) or embroidery (for premium brand marks). Sublimation is available on 100% polyester mesh but produces a slightly different colour saturation than on solid polyester due to the open weave structure.
Jersey Customisation Options
Custom jersey decoration is the most technically complex aspect of jersey production. The decoration method — sublimation, screen print, or embroidery — must be matched to the fabric type, the design complexity, and the brand’s quality and cost requirements. Understanding the differences between these methods before briefing a factory prevents the most common jersey customisation mistakes.
Sublimation Printing vs Screen Print vs Embroidery
Sublimation printing permanently dyes the fabric and is only effective on 100% polyester or high-polyester blends. It has no hand feel (the graphic is inside the fabric, not on top of it), produces photographic-quality detail, and supports unlimited colours at no additional per-colour cost. Screen printing applies ink on top of the fabric surface — it is effective on any fabric type including cotton, produces bold solid colours, and has a slight hand feel. It is more cost-effective at lower colour counts. Embroidery produces a premium, three-dimensional brand mark using thread rather than ink — it is the highest-cost decoration method per stitch count but delivers the most durable and premium result for brand marks and logos.
Numbers, Names, Logos, and Sponsor Placement
Sports team jersey orders typically require player number and name application across a squad. For sublimated jerseys, player numbers and names can be sublimated into the base print at order time — but this requires finalised numbering before production begins. Alternatively, heat-transfer numbers and names can be applied after bulk production, allowing a single sublimated jersey design to be used with different numbers per player. Sponsor logos are included in the sublimation artwork file. Badge or crest placement (woven or embroidered) is applied separately from the sublimation print and is the most common premium addition to sports jersey orders.
MOQ, Pricing, and Lead Time for Custom Jerseys
Ready One produces custom jerseys from 50 units per style per colourway. For team sports orders (football kits, basketball kits), the 50-unit MOQ covers a squad size of approximately 25–30 players across two sizes — or a single size run for a larger squad. Standard lead time for custom sublimated jerseys is 25–35 days from deposit to DDP delivery. Screen-printed or embroidered jerseys follow a similar timeline. Clothing manufacturer cost guide covers how decoration method affects per-unit pricing across different jersey types.
Cost Range by Decoration Method and MOQ
Sublimated sports jersey (100% polyester, full-panel print, 50-unit MOQ): $8–$14 per unit at factory gate. Screen-printed fashion jersey (mesh polyester, 2–3 colour print, 50-unit MOQ): $10–$16 per unit. Embroidered logo jersey (polyester or poly-cotton, chest embroidered brand mark, 50-unit MOQ): $12–$18 per unit. DDP shipping adds $1–$2 per unit to most destinations via DHL Express — all import duties included in the DDP price.
DDP Delivery for Jersey Orders Globally
BSCI social compliance certification means every jersey produced at Ready One is made under independently audited ethical conditions — verifiable by certificate number and audit report. Combined with ISO 9001 and SEDEX, this certification package makes Ready One’s jersey production retail-buyer-ready for brands distributing through UK, EU, and North American wholesale channels. Submit your jersey brief to receive a DDP-inclusive quotation within 24 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is sublimation printing on jerseys?
Sublimation printing is a dye-sublimation process where colour is permanently bonded into the polyester fabric structure — not printed on top of it. The result is a vivid, all-over graphic with no hand feel that does not crack, peel, or fade through repeated washing. Sublimation is only effective on 100% polyester or high-polyester blend fabrics. It supports unlimited colours at no additional per-colour cost, making it ideal for multi-colour team designs and full-panel sports jersey graphics.
Can I order custom jerseys for a sports team?
Yes. Ready One accepts custom sports jersey orders for football, basketball, cricket, rugby, hockey, and esports teams from 50 units. Team jersey orders can include sublimated base design with heat-transfer player names and numbers applied after production — allowing a single jersey design to cover multiple squad members with different individual numbering. Minimum order of 50 units covers most squad sizes with a size distribution across S through XL.
How long does custom jersey manufacturing take?
Custom sublimated jersey orders at Ready One take 25–35 days from deposit to DDP delivery, covering sublimation print file approval, fabric preparation, printing, cutting, sewing, finishing, quality inspection, and DHL Express delivery. Screen-printed or embroidered jersey orders follow a similar timeline. Orders requiring heat-transfer name and number application after production may add 3–5 days.
What file format do I need for jersey sublimation printing?
Sublimation print artwork should be provided as a high-resolution PDF or AI file at 150 DPI minimum (300 DPI preferred) in CMYK colour mode. The artwork file should cover the full jersey panel layout including front, back, sleeves, and collar. Colour references should be provided as Pantone or CMYK values — sublimation colour output can be calibrated against references but will vary slightly from screen representation due to the dye-to-fabric process. A pre-production colour test print is recommended for complex or colour-critical designs.