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Custom Traditional Rugby Shorts for Clubs & Schools

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Scrum-proof. The traditional rugby shorts are the heavy-duty match short, a tough cotton-poly twill built in your club colors to survive the scrum and the maul.

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Traditional Rugby Shorts

The traditional rugby shorts are the heavy-duty match short in our custom rugby range. a 260 GSM cotton-poly twill with a reinforced gusset, a double-stitched waistband, and a deep pocket, built to take the scrum and the maul. Tougher and heavier than the lighter performance shorts, with embroidery and print on the durable twill. club crest and number included.

  • 260 GSM Cotton-Poly Twill
    A heavy cotton-poly twill, the tough traditional short cloth for the scrum.
  • Reinforced Gusset
    A reinforced gusset and double-stitched waistband for contact.
  • Embroidery or Print
    The durable twill takes a crisp embroidered crest and printed numbers.
  • Deep Pocket
    A deep secure pocket, the traditional rugby short detail.
  • Adult & Youth Size Range
    Adult XS-4XL plus a youth run, custom-cut measurements on request.
  • 3-Week Worldwide Delivery
    Free tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries. Rush available.

Materials & Construction

260 GSM cotton-poly twill with a reinforced gusset. the heavy-duty traditional rugby short, decorated by embroidery or print.

Fabric
260 GSM Cotton-Poly Twill
Composition
Heavy cotton-poly twill (about 65% cotton / 35% polyester); reinforced gusset; double-stitched elastic waistband with drawcord; deep side pocket
Weight
260 GSM (rugby kit weight)
Finish
Moisture-wicking, breathable, decoration-ready face; colorfast finish
Stitching
Reinforced double-needle stitching at all stress seams; reinforced gusset and waistband; bartacked stress points
Durability
Built to take contact. reinforced seams and decoration tested through 50+ wash cycles

Honest Spec Notes

Fabric reality: A heavy cotton-poly twill, the durable traditional short. it is tougher and more abrasion-resistant than performance poly but heavier and slower-drying, favored by forwards and traditional clubs.

Decoration: The durable twill takes embroidery and screen print cleanly, the traditional decoration. Full sublimation needs a high-poly base, so all-over graphics are limited here; the <a href="/rugby/custom-rugby-shorts-sublimated/">sublimated shorts</a> are the all-over option.

Decoration Options for Your Traditional Shorts

Embroidery and screen print are the lead methods on the durable twill. they read crisp and last. Sublimation panels are limited; for all-over graphics, the sublimated shorts are the option.

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

  • Leg or hip: embroidered club crest
  • Hip: printed player number
  • Waistband: club color
  • Leg: printed sponsor mark

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 adult plus youth), measured at the waist. The traditional short runs a classic fit. order true-to-size; the elastic waistband and drawcord adjust the fit. UK / EU customers should add their preferred convention in the quote. Custom measurements available at no surcharge.

Traditional Rugby Shorts 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 Traditional Rugby Shorts 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
$15.39 /piece $14.00 /piece $12.72 /piece $12.07 /piece $10.34 /piece $9.26 /piece
Full custom decoration Reinforced gusset + pocket Free express shipping Free 12-hour mockup

All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — full custom decoration, custom cut & sew, Reinforced gusset + pocket, sublimated or embroidered team identity, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($15.39/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 traditional rugby shorts at the 1-20 piece tier rate. Check the fabric, the cut, and the decoration 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 traditional rugby shorts 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.

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Within 12 Hours

Free Mockup & Quote

You receive a full-color front-and-back mockup of your Custom Traditional Rugby Shorts 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 Traditional Rugby Shorts in your team's hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.

Traditional Rugby Shorts FAQ

The questions clubs and coaches ask before ordering team kit. answered for this cut.

Will it match the rest of the team's rugby kit?
Yes. We build it in your club colors to match the performance rugby shorts and the rest of the kit, run in one production batch with one color spec. A club crest and player number are included in the per-piece price.
Why heavier than the performance shorts?
The traditional short is a heavy cotton-poly twill built for durability and the scrum, favored by forwards. The performance shorts are lighter poly for backs and speed, and the sublimated shorts carry all-over graphics. Same price across the three.
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 traditional rugby shorts on your squad inside three weeks of sign-off. Rush production available on request.
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