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Custom Football Girdles with Pads for Teams

Last updated: June 15, 2026

The padded compression base layer. The football girdle is a fitted compression short with integrated hip, thigh, and tailbone pads sewn into pockets, worn under the game pants for lower-body protection. Empire Five Athletics sublimates the shell in your team colors. the protective base of the kit.

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Football · Base Layer

The Compression Girdle, Integrated Hip, Thigh & Tailbone Pads

The football girdle is the padded base layer in our custom football range. a fitted four-way-stretch compression short with integrated hip, thigh, and tailbone pads in low-profile pockets, worn under the game pants for lower-body protection. The pads are standard protective spec. we customize the shell colorway and a logo by sublimation. Pairs with the padded compression shirt as a full protective base layer.

  • Four-Way-Stretch Compression Short
    A fitted poly-spandex compression short that holds the pads in place.
  • Hip, Thigh & Tailbone Pads
    Integrated EVA pads at the hips, thighs, and tailbone in low-profile pockets.
  • Worn Under the Pants
    A protective base layer worn under the game pants, the lower-body counterpart to the padded shirt.
  • Sublimated Team Colors
    Sublimate the shell in team colors with a logo. the only decoration method on stretch.
  • Adult & Youth Size Range
    Adult XS-4XL plus full youth run, sized by waist and hip.
  • 3-Week Worldwide Delivery
    Free tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries. Rush available.

Materials & Construction

A four-way-stretch poly-spandex compression girdle with integrated hip, thigh, and tailbone pads. a protective base layer, sublimation-ready on the shell.

Fabric
Poly-Spandex Compression Girdle (Integrated Pads)
Composition
~80% polyester / 20% spandex four-way-stretch compression knit; integrated EVA hip, thigh, and tailbone pads in low-profile pockets; wide elastic waistband; flatlock seams
Weight
230 GSM (football girdle base layer)
Finish
Moisture-wicking, anti-microbial, four-way stretch; sublimation-ready shell face
Stitching
Flatlock seams throughout; bartacked pad pockets; bonded wide waistband
Durability
Sublimated shell and four-way stretch tested through 50+ wash cycles; pads held secure across the season

Honest Spec Notes

What is customized: The integrated EVA hip, thigh, and tailbone pads are standard protective spec. What we customize is the shell colorway and a sublimated logo. We do not alter the pad rating. it is a lower-body protective base layer worn under the game pants.

Decoration: Sublimation only. the shell is a four-way-stretch zone, so embroidery and tackle twill crack as it stretches. We sublimate team colors and a logo into the shell.

Fit: Fitted by design to hold the pads in place. order true-to-size for firm compression. it is worn under the game pants, so the pads sit between the player and the pant shell.

Decoration Options for Your Girdle

Sublimation is the only decoration method on a compression girdle. the shell is a four-way-stretch zone, so embroidery and tackle twill crack as it stretches.

Custom sublimation printing applied to polyester team apparel, showing full-color graphics integrated into the fabric

Sublimation

Full-color designs become part of the polyester so graphics never crack, peel, or fade. Used across our performance-poly shorts and pants to color-match the jersey exactly. Cotton-rich fleece is decorated by embroidery or print instead, since sublimation needs a polyester base.

Best for:Color-matching the jersey, full-bleed designs, side stripes, sublimated numbers
Tackle twill and embroidery on a flat fabric panel, showing dimensional sewn-on lettering

Tackle Twill & Embroidery — flat panels

Dimensional sewn-on lettering and crests on the flat hip or thigh panels where the fabric is stable. Stretch zones like waistbands, hems, and compression knits are kept to sublimation, since stitched decoration pops as those areas flex.

Best for:Front-hip or thigh crests, a dimensional team mark, premium varsity-style finish
Screen-printed team logo on custom apparel, showing flat vibrant solid-color ink applied to the fabric

Screen Printing

Vibrant flat-color decoration on stable panels and cotton-rich fleece. Pricing varies by ink count and is itemized in your quote. A cost-effective route for single-color wordmarks and sponsor logos.

Best for:Single-color wordmarks, sponsor logos, cost-effective flat-color branding

Logo & Number Placement Options

  • Hip or thigh: sublimated team logo
  • Waistband: sublimated team name
  • Shell: solid team color
  • No embroidery on the stretch shell. sublimation only

Sizing Chart

US sizing labels in inches across men's, women's, and youth fits. UK / EU customers should add their preferred size convention in the quote. see the note below.

SizeChest (in)Waist (in)Hip (in)
XS32-3426-2832-34
S35-3729-3135-37
M38-4032-3438-40
L41-4335-3741-43
XL44-4638-4044-46
2XL47-4941-4347-49
3XL50-5444-4850-54
4XL55-6049-5455-60
Sizing chart is in inches with US sizing labels (XS-4XL), measured by waist and hip. The girdle is fitted to hold the pads in place. order true-to-size. UK / EU customers should add their preferred convention in the quote. Custom measurements available at no surcharge.

Football Girdle Pricing

Six volume brackets from 1 piece to 1,000. Every price includes full custom decoration, custom branding, team identity, private labeling, and express worldwide shipping. Order as few as 1 piece at the tier-1 rate. Orders above 1,000 pieces quoted on request.

Custom Football Girdle with Pads pricing by order quantity, USD per piece, six volume tiers from 1 piece to 1,000 pieces, all prices include decoration, team identity, and free worldwide shipping
1–20 pcs21–50 pcs51–100 pcs101–200 pcs201–500 pcs501–1000 pcs
$15.12 /piece $13.78 /piece $12.50 /piece $11.88 /piece $10.16 /piece $9.11 /piece
Full custom decoration Integrated hip/thigh/tailbone pads Free express shipping Free 12-hour mockup

All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — full custom decoration, custom cut & sew, Integrated hip/thigh/tailbone pads, sublimated or embroidered team identity, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($15.12/pc) applies to any order from a single piece up to 20 — honoring our no-minimum promise. Bulk orders above 1000 pieces: contact us for a custom volume quote with deeper discounts.

Try Before You Buy — Order a Sample

Get a single fully-decorated sample of your custom football girdle at the 1-20 piece tier rate. Check the four-way-stretch shell, the integrated pads, and the sublimation finish before committing to a full team order. Sample fee credits toward your bulk invoice.

How It Works

The full path from your first message to your team in custom football girdles for the season.

1
Day 0 — Same Day

Send Us Your Brief

Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, logo files, piece count, roster sizing (US or UK / EU convention), and player numbers. Mention the matching jersey if you want the kit quoted together. Confirmation lands within hours.

2
Within 12 Hours

Free Mockup & Quote

You receive a full-color front-and-back mockup of your Custom Football Girdle with Pads along with itemized pricing across all six volume tiers from 1 to 1,000 pieces. Revisions are unlimited and free until you sign off.

3
Optional

Pre-Production Sample

For larger team orders, we produce a single physical sample for you to inspect, fit-test on a player, and wash-test before bulk production starts. Sample fee credits toward your final invoice.

4
~3 Weeks Total

Production & Free Delivery

Production takes about two weeks, and tracked door-to-door shipping adds another 4-7 business days. that puts your Custom Football Girdle with Pads in your team's hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.

Football Girdle FAQ

The questions teams ask before ordering padded girdles. answered for the integrated-pad compression base layer.

What pads come in the girdle?
Integrated EVA pads at the hips, thighs, and tailbone, in low-profile pockets. They are standard protective spec. we customize the shell colorway and a logo, not the pad rating. The girdle is worn under the game pants for lower-body protection.
Can the girdle be embroidered?
No, sublimation only. The shell is a four-way-stretch zone, so embroidery and tackle twill crack as it stretches. We sublimate team colors and a logo into the shell instead.
Does it pair with the padded compression shirt?
Yes. The girdle and padded compression shirt make a full protective base layer, sublimated in the same colorway.
What is the minimum order?
There is no minimum. Order from a single piece up. Tier-1 pricing covers 1-20 pieces at the same per-piece rate, with five additional volume brackets giving deeper discounts up to 1,000 pieces.
What is the production and delivery timeline?
Production runs about two weeks from artwork approval. Tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries adds 4-7 business days under our free worldwide shipping policy, putting your custom football girdles in your team's hands inside three weeks of sign-off. Rush production available on request.
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