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Custom Basketball Crew-Neck Sweatshirts

Last updated: June 14, 2026

The classic team crewneck. The basketball crew-neck sweatshirt is a heavy 320 GSM cotton-poly fleece crew with ribbed cuffs and collar, decorated by embroidery or print in your team colors. Empire Five Athletics builds it for travel, the bench, and the clubhouse. team name and logo included.

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Basketball · Warm-Ups

The Team Crewneck for Travel and the Clubhouse

The basketball crew-neck sweatshirt is the classic team crew in our custom basketball range. a heavy 320 GSM cotton-poly fleece crewneck with ribbed cuffs, collar, and hem, built for cold-weather travel, the bench, and the clubhouse. The cotton-rich fleece takes embroidery and screen print cleanly. Pair it with the warm-up pants for a team sweatsuit, or step up to the hoodie for a hood.

  • 320 GSM Cotton-Poly Fleece
    A heavy brushed-fleece blend, soft and warm for travel and the clubhouse.
  • Ribbed Crew Collar
    A classic crewneck with ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem that hold shape.
  • Embroidery or Print
    Cotton-rich fleece takes embroidery and screen print cleanly for a sharp team mark.
  • Soft Brushed Inner
    A soft brushed-fleece inner face traps warmth.
  • Adult & Youth Size Range
    Adult XS-4XL plus full youth run, custom-cut measurements on request.
  • 3-Week Worldwide Delivery
    Free tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries. Rush available.

Materials & Construction

320 GSM cotton-poly brushed fleece in a classic crewneck with ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem. the warm team crew, decorated by embroidery or print.

Fabric
320 GSM Cotton-Poly Brushed Fleece
Composition
Cotton-poly blend brushed fleece (about 65% cotton / 35% polyester); crewneck; ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem
Weight
320 GSM (basketball fleece crewneck)
Finish
Soft brushed-fleece inner face for warmth; stable cotton-rich outer for embroidery and print
Stitching
Double-needle stitching at all stress seams; reinforced collar and cuff seams; ribbed trim
Durability
Embroidery and print tested through 50+ wash cycles; cotton-rich fleece may shrink slightly on a first hot wash. wash cold

Honest Spec Notes

Fabric reality: A cotton-rich fleece, not a performance poly. it is warm and soft but heavier and not moisture-wicking, so it is built for off-court comfort and travel, NOT active play. Wash cold to hold the size.

Decoration: Because the fleece is cotton-rich and stable, it takes embroidery and screen print cleanly. that is the recommended decoration here, not sublimation. Sublimation needs a high-polyester base and will not read true colors on a cotton crewneck.

Use: A travel and clubhouse layer. For a hood, the hooded sweatshirt is the option. for a full-zip, the fleece or warm-up jacket.

Decoration Options for Your Crew-Neck Sweatshirt

Embroidery and screen print are the methods on cotton-rich fleece. sublimation needs a polyester base and will not read true colors on a colored crewneck, so we embroider or print the team marks.

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

  • Front chest: embroidered or printed team crest
  • Full back: printed team name or large logo
  • Sleeve: optional embroidered initials
  • Collar: optional embroidered year

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). A relaxed crew fit. cotton-rich fleece can shrink slightly on a first hot wash, so wash cold. UK / EU customers should add their preferred convention in the quote. Custom measurements available at no surcharge.

Basketball Crew-Neck Sweatshirt Pricing

Six volume brackets from 1 piece to 1,000. Every price includes full custom decoration, custom cut & sew, 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 Basketball Crew-Neck Sweatshirt 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
$21.24 /piece $19.35 /piece $17.55 /piece $16.67 /piece $14.26 /piece $12.79 /piece
Full custom decoration Ribbed crew collar Free express shipping Free 12-hour mockup

All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — full custom decoration, custom cut & sew, Ribbed crew collar, sublimated or embroidered team identity, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($21.24/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 basketball crew-neck sweatshirt at the 1-20 piece tier rate. Check the 320 GSM cotton-poly fleece, the ribbed crew collar, and the embroidery or print 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 basketball crew-neck sweatshirts for the season.

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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.

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Within 12 Hours

Free Mockup & Quote

You receive a full-color front-and-back mockup of your Custom Basketball Crew-Neck Sweatshirt 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.

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~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 Basketball Crew-Neck Sweatshirt in your team's hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.

Basketball Crew-Neck Sweatshirt FAQ

The questions teams ask before ordering team crewnecks. answered for the cotton-poly fleece cut.

Can the crewneck be sublimated?
No. Sublimation needs a high-polyester white base to read true colors, and this is a cotton-rich fleece in a team color. We embroider or screen print the team marks instead, which look sharp on cotton fleece. For a sublimated layer, the quarter-zip is the option.
How warm is it?
Warm. The 320 GSM brushed-fleece inner traps warmth for travel and the clubhouse. It is heavier than a performance top and not moisture-wicking, so it is for off-court comfort, not active play.
Will it shrink?
Cotton-rich fleece can shrink slightly on a first hot wash. Wash cold inside-out and tumble dry low or hang dry to hold the size.
Does it match the warm-up pants?
Yes. The crew and warm-up pants can be decorated in the same team marks for a travel sweatsuit.
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 basketball crew-neck sweatshirts in your team's hands inside three weeks of sign-off. Rush production available on request.
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