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Custom Cheer Shell Top for Squads & Studios

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Mat-ready shine. The cheer shell top is the fitted competition uniform top, a 4-way-stretch shell sublimated in your program colors with heat-set rhinestone and metallic bling.

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Cheer & Dance · Gameday

Cheer Shell Top

The cheer shell top is the competition uniform top in our custom cheer and dance range. a 4-way-stretch poly-spandex shell with flatlock seams that lie flat for tumbling, sublimated edge to edge in program colors with heat-set rhinestone, sequin, and metallic-vinyl bling. The main competition top, worn over a bodysuit with a matching skirt. team name, mascot, and bling dialed in on the mockup.

  • 4-Way-Stretch Poly-Spandex
    A stretch shell that moves with every motion, stunt, and tumble.
  • Fitted Competition Shell
    A fitted competition cut with flatlock seams that lie flat against the skin.
  • Sublimation + Bling
    Full sublimation in program colors plus heat-set rhinestone and metallic bling.
  • Mascot & Team Name
    Team name and mascot in metallic vinyl or sublimation.
  • Women's & Youth Size Range
    Adult women's XS-2XL plus a full youth run, custom measurements on request.
  • 3-Week Worldwide Delivery
    Free tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries. Rush available.

Materials & Construction

4-way-stretch poly-spandex in a fitted competition cut. the cheer shell top, full sublimation with heat-set rhinestone and metallic bling.

Fabric
4-Way-Stretch Polyester-Spandex
Composition
Poly-spandex 4-way-stretch knit (about 82% poly / 18% spandex); fitted competition cut; flatlock seams; rhinestone and vinyl appliqué
Weight
0 GSM (cheer uniform weight)
Finish
4-way stretch, moisture-wicking, sublimation-ready; secure rhinestone and vinyl appliqué
Stitching
Flatlock seams that lie flat against the skin for tumbling and dance; reinforced stress points; bartacked seams
Durability
Sublimated graphics dyed into the fiber; rhinestone and vinyl appliqué heat-set and tested through 50+ wash cycles

Honest Spec Notes

Fit: A fitted competition cut that moves with stunts and tumbling. order true-to-size for the intended competition fit; the stretch gives range without riding up.

Decoration: Because this is a 4-way-stretch knit, decoration is full sublimation plus heat-set rhinestone, sequin, and metallic-vinyl appliqué. the cheer embellishments. Embroidery is not used on stretch, since it cracks as the fabric moves; team names and mascots are sublimated or vinyl-pressed.

Decoration Options for Your Shell Top

Sublimation dyes program colors and panels into the stretch, and rhinestone, sequin, and metallic-vinyl appliqué are heat-set on top for the bling. team names and mascots are sublimated or vinyl-pressed.

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

  • Full body: program colorway, panels, and pattern (sublimation)
  • Front: rhinestone or vinyl team name and mascot
  • Shoulders: sublimated or sequin accent
  • Back: vinyl team name

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)
XS30-3224-2633-35
S33-3527-2936-38
M36-3830-3239-41
L39-4133-3542-44
XL42-4436-3845-47
2XL45-4739-4148-50
3XL48-5342-4751-56
4XL54-5948-5357-62
Sizing chart is in inches with US women's and youth sizing labels (women's XS-2XL plus youth). Competition shells run fitted. order true-to-size for the competition fit, or size up one for a relaxed fit. UK / EU customers should add their preferred convention in the quote. Custom measurements available at no surcharge.

Cheer Shell Top Pricing

Six volume brackets from 1 piece to 1,000. Every price includes full custom sublimation, 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 Cheer Shell Top 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
$16.94 /piece $15.44 /piece $14.00 /piece $13.30 /piece $11.37 /piece $10.19 /piece
Full custom decoration Stretch + heat-set bling Free express shipping Free 12-hour mockup

All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — full custom decoration, custom cut & sew, Stretch + heat-set bling, sublimated or embroidered team identity, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($16.94/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 cheer shell top at the 1-20 piece tier rate. Check the stretch, the fit, and the sublimation and bling finish before committing to a full squad order. Sample fee credits toward your bulk invoice.

How It Works

The full path from your first message to your squad in custom cheer shell top 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 Cheer Shell Top along with itemized pricing across all six volume tiers from 1 to 1,000 pieces. Revisions are unlimited and free until you sign off.

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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 Cheer Shell Top in your team's hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.

Cheer Shell Top FAQ

The questions coaches and studio directors ask before ordering uniforms. answered for this piece.

Will it match the rest of the squad's uniform?
Yes. We build it in your program colors to match the pleated cheer skirt and the rest of the uniform, run in one production batch with one color spec. Team name, mascot, and bling placement are dialed in on the mockup.
Can the shell top be embroidered?
No. on a 4-way-stretch competition shell, embroidery cracks as the fabric moves. Decoration is full sublimation plus heat-set rhinestone, sequin, and metallic-vinyl appliqué. the standard cheer embellishments. that move with the stretch and shine under the lights.
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 cheer shell top on your squad inside three weeks of sign-off. Rush production available on request.
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