This custom sportswear manufacturer case study documents Ready One’s production of 3,200 garments for a Dutch football club supplier. Furthermore, this page forms part of Ready One’s verified clothing manufacturer reviews from real clients worldwide.
Ready One holds ISO 9001, BSCI, SEDEX, GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and WRAP certification — trusted by B2B buyers globally. Furthermore, the factory has served 1,000+ brands across 40+ countries from Sialkot, Pakistan, since 2012. Moreover, 150 skilled workers and monthly capacity of 100,000–150,000 units support every production run.
Order at a Glance
| Client | Dutch Sportswear Supplier |
| Garments | Jerseys, Shorts, Tracksuits |
| Total Units | 3,200 (1,200 Jerseys + 1,200 Shorts + 800 Tracksuits) |
| Fabric | Performance Polyester |
| Techniques | Sublimation + Heat Transfer |
| Extras | Custom Team Names per Club |
| Lead Time | 28 days, DDP to Netherlands |
| Result | 5 stars. Deployed across multiple clubs. Repeat season orders placed. |
A Dutch sportswear supplier approached Ready One for a 3,200-unit production run for multiple football clubs. Specifically, the order required 1,200 jerseys, 1,200 shorts, and 800 tracksuits with custom team names. Furthermore, sublimation and heat transfer printing were both required for consistent colour accuracy across all club kits. Consequently, brands managing custom sportswear programmes can start a custom sportswear order with Ready One.
Project Requirements
Garment Types and Quantities
| Garment | Units | Technique | Customisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerseys | 1,200 | Sublimation | Full Kit Colour + Custom Team Name |
| Shorts | 1,200 | Sublimation | Full Kit Colour + Custom Team Name |
| Tracksuits | 800 | Sublimation + Heat Transfer | Full Kit Colour + Club Identity |
| Total | 3,200 | Dual technique | Multi-club variants |
The supplier ordered 3,200 garments — jerseys, shorts, and tracksuits — for distribution across multiple football clubs. Furthermore, custom sportswear manufacturing at Ready One covers sublimation, heat transfer, and team branding for club and commercial programmes.
Fabric and Decoration Specification
All garments used performance polyester construction — the standard base for sublimation. Specifically, performance polyester accepts sublimation dye at the fibre level, producing colour that does not crack, peel, or fade. Furthermore, heat transfer was specified for team names to allow per-club personalisation without changing the base sublimation design.
Custom team names were applied via heat transfer after the sublimation stage. Specifically, each club variant received its own name as a separate heat transfer file. Furthermore, this file was applied on the same production line as the base garment. Moreover, this two-stage process kept the base design consistent while delivering unique club identity on every unit.
Custom Sportswear Production Challenges
Sublimation Consistency Across 3,200 Units
Sublimation quality depends on heat press temperature, pressure, and dwell time — variables that must stay constant across a long run. Specifically, colour drift occurs when press temperature varies between units — producing visible tone differences across a matched kit set. Furthermore, Ready One calibrates press settings at each production block start. Colour is checked against the approved sample every 100 units. Consequently, all 3,200 garments maintained consistent colour values from the first unit to the last.
Managing Multiple Club Variants in One Run
Each club requires unique team names on a shared base design — batch management is essential. Specifically, each club’s heat transfer file is confirmed before its batch enters the line. This prevents name mismatches. Furthermore, a pick list per club is verified at packaging to ensure the right units ship to the right destination. As a result, every club received its own correctly named kit without delay.
Ready One’s Solution
Sublimation on Performance Polyester
Ready One applied sublimation to all 3,200 garments using a unified colour profile. Specifically, a single approved colour profile was locked in at sampling and applied without deviation across all 3,200 units. Furthermore, sublimation ink penetrates the polyester fibre permanently — producing prints that survive repeated washing at sports-use frequency.
Sampling and Pre-Production Approval
Ready One completed samples for all three garment types within 7 working days. Specifically, samples included sublimation at the approved colour profile and heat transfer at the confirmed team name position. Furthermore, the supplier confirmed colour accuracy and name placement before bulk production began. Consequently, no colour or naming corrections were required during bulk production.
Heat Transfer for Custom Team Names
Heat transfer applied each club’s name after the sublimation stage was complete. Specifically, heat transfer at 160–170°C produces a durable bond that withstands repeated washing and field use. Furthermore, ISO 9001, BSCI, SEDEX, GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and WRAP apply to every production run.
Quality Control on a 3,200-Unit Sportswear Run
AQL inspection covered sublimation colour, heat transfer bond strength, and name matching. Specifically, each club batch was inspected as a separate unit before packaging to catch any name mismatches before dispatch. Furthermore, Ready One’s quality control process applies the same AQL standard on every order regardless of volume.
Production Results
28-Day DDP Delivery to the Netherlands
Dispatch completed on day 28, DDP to the Netherlands. Furthermore, DDP delivery covered customs clearance and door-to-door logistics — no additional import costs for the client. In addition, each club batch was packaged and labelled separately for direct distribution on arrival. Moreover, verified client reviews from brands across 40+ countries are published on the Ready One website.
Multi-Club Deployment and Repeat Season Orders
The supplier deployed kits across all clubs for the full season. Specifically, consistent sublimation colour and correct team name application were both cited as the factors driving repeat orders. Furthermore, brands building ongoing sportswear programmes can explore private label sportswear production options at Ready One. Consequently, Ready One serves as the manufacturing partner across multiple seasons.
Services Provided
Ready One delivered every stage of this custom sportswear order in-house.
- Custom Sportswear Manufacturing
- Jersey Manufacturing (Sublimation)
- Shorts Manufacturing (Sublimation)
- Tracksuit Manufacturing
- Sublimation Printing — Performance Polyester
- Heat Transfer — Custom Team Names and Numbers
- AQL Quality Control
- DDP Worldwide Shipping
- ISO 9001, BSCI, SEDEX, GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, WRAP Certified Production
★★★★★
5.0 / 5.0
“Ready One produced 1,200 jerseys, 1,200 shorts, and 800 tracksuits for multiple football clubs. Sublimation colour consistency was excellent across the full run. Every club kit arrived with the correct team names. Delivered DDP to the Netherlands on day 28.”
— Thomas De Vi****, Netherlands (Sportswear Supplier)
Ready to Launch Your Custom Sportswear Programme?
Ready One produces sublimation jerseys, shorts, and tracksuits from 50 units per style. Furthermore, heat transfer team names and DDP delivery to the Netherlands are included on every order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for custom sportswear manufacturing at Ready One?
Ready One produces custom sportswear from a minimum of 50 units per style. Furthermore, the same sublimation and heat transfer techniques available on large orders apply at 50 units. Moreover, monthly capacity of 100,000–150,000 units handles everything from small club kits to national team volumes. In addition, DDP delivery to the Netherlands and all European countries is available on every order.
Can Ready One produce sublimation jerseys with custom team names?
Yes. Ready One produces sublimation jerseys with custom team names on the same run. Furthermore, sublimation covers the full garment in colour before cutting. Heat transfer is then applied for team names and club identifiers. Consequently, each club receives an identical base kit with its own unique identifiers. Moreover, this approach scales to dozens of club variants in a single order.
How long does custom sportswear manufacturing take for a 3,200-unit order?
A 3,200-unit custom sportswear order typically completes within 25 to 30 working days. Furthermore, this includes sublimation, heat transfer application, AQL inspection, and packaging. Consequently, Ready One dispatched this order DDP to the Netherlands in 28 days. In addition, smaller orders of 500 to 1,000 units complete within 15 to 20 working days.
What certifications does Ready One hold for sportswear manufacturing?
Ready One holds six certifications covering quality, ethics, and sustainability. Specifically, these are ISO 9001, BSCI, SEDEX, GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and WRAP. Furthermore, all six apply to every sportswear production run regardless of order volume. Moreover, certification documentation is available on request for club procurement buyers.