DM-01Quoted per design
Dye sublimation
Full-color and all-over designs dyed into polyester game wear. Nothing sits on top of the fabric, so jerseys keep their stretch and breathability.
Decoration · 25 methods in house
Garment decoration methods for team uniforms
Garment decoration for wholesale teamwear, done in our own factory: 25 print, transfer, thread, patch and surface methods. Garment prices are blank, and every method is quoted per design.
One style can carry sublimated panels, a chenille crest and stitched tackle twill numbers. Send your artwork and we price the methods that suit your fabric side by side, then send a proof for your approval before bulk production.
- 01ChoosePick a catalog style, or send a sketch, photo, garment or tech pack.
- 02QuoteBlank price from our 5 quantity tiers, plus each custom element priced per design.
- 03ConfirmWe confirm design, colors and sizes and send a proof for your approval before bulk production. Optional sample: 1 piece at the 12–50 price plus decoration, credited to bulk.
- 04Make and ship50% deposit by wire or L/C, about 2 weeks in production, balance on completion.
Six core methods
Decoration methods for team uniforms, compared
Most wholesale teamwear orders use one or more of these six. Each has its own page with fabric fit, art requirements, care and how it is priced.
DM-02Quoted per design
Screen printing, puff and high-density
Spot-color ink pushed through a mesh screen. Puff and high-density inks raise the print for bold logos and numbers on tees, hoodies and warm-ups.
DM-03Quoted per design
Tackle twill
Numbers, letters and crests cut from polyester twill and zigzag-stitched in one to three layers. The traditional finish on baseball, football and hockey jerseys.
DM-04Quoted per design
Embroidery and embroidered patches
Logos stitched straight onto polos, jackets and caps, or made as embroidered patches. Patches are also sold on their own from 12 pieces.
DM-05Quoted per design
DTF and heat transfers
Full-color DTF prints, heat-transfer stickers and vinyl names and numbers pressed onto almost any fabric. DTF transfers are also sold on their own from 12 pieces.
DM-06Quoted per design
Chenille letters and patches
Looped, tufted yarn on a felt base for varsity letters and crests. Chenille patches are also sold on their own from 12 pieces.
Sold on their own: embroidered patches, chenille patches and DTF transfers are also made without a garment, from 12 pieces per design, for decorators who apply them in their own shop.
All 25 methods
Every garment decoration method we run
Filter by family. Each card gives the garments a method suits and its main limit, so you can rule methods in or out before you send artwork.
01
Print methods: sublimation, screen, puff and high-density
6 methods
PR-01
Dye sublimation
- Best for
- Polyester and poly-spandex game wear. Full-color, photo and all-over designs.
- Limit
- Needs high-polyester, light base fabric. No white ink.
PR-02
Screen printing
- Best for
- Tees, hoodies, fleece and warm-ups in flat spot colors.
- Limit
- Each color needs a screen, so many colors cost more.
PR-03
High-density printing
- Best for
- Sharp, raised prints for numbers and bold logos.
- Limit
- Best on cotton and blends; avoid tiny detail.
PR-04
Puff printing
- Best for
- Soft, rounded raised effect on fanwear.
- Limit
- Bold shapes only; fine lines close up.
PR-05
Water-based and discharge printing
- Best for
- Very soft prints on cotton fanwear.
- Limit
- Discharge works on dyed cotton only, not polyester.
PR-06
Metallic, foil, glitter and reflective inks
- Best for
- Special effects for fanwear, staff and night visibility.
- Limit
- Effects can dull with heavy washing.
02
Transfer methods: DTF, heat-transfer stickers and vinyl
4 methods
TF-01
DTF (direct to film)
- Best for
- Full-color logos, sponsors, names and numbers on almost any fabric.
- Limit
- Large solid areas feel heavier and breathe less.
TF-02
Heat-transfer stickers
- Best for
- Pre-printed transfers pressed onto the garment for logos, numbers and repeats.
- Limit
- Choose stretch transfers for compression wear.
TF-03
Heat-transfer vinyl (HTV)
- Best for
- Player names and numbers, stretch, metallic, reflective and flock finishes.
- Limit
- Layers add stiffness; keep to a few colors.
TF-04
Silicone transfers, 2D and 3D
- Best for
- Raised logos that flex with performance and stretch fabric.
- Limit
- Mold or screen setup per design.
03
Thread methods: embroidery, tackle twill and chenille
6 methods
TH-01
Embroidery
- Best for
- Crests on polos, jackets, caps and staff wear.
- Limit
- Very small text closes up; keep lettering bold.
TH-02
3D puff embroidery
- Best for
- Raised logos on caps and bold monograms.
- Limit
- Simple, thick shapes only.
TH-03
Chenille embroidery
- Best for
- Varsity letters and patches with a looped, tufted texture.
- Limit
- Thick and heavy; simple artwork.
TH-04
Tackle twill
- Best for
- Layered stitched numbers and letters for baseball, football and hockey.
- Limit
- Adds weight; not for lightweight mesh.
TH-05
Appliqué
- Best for
- Fabric shapes stitched down: classic, distressed or laser-cut.
- Limit
- Edges need a satin or zigzag stitch.
TH-06
Sublimated twill
- Best for
- Twill letters printed with gradients, then stitched.
- Limit
- Quoted per design.
04
Embroidered, woven, chenille and PVC patches
5 methods
PB-01
Embroidered patches
- Best for
- Classic crests, sewn or heat-sealed.
- Limit
- Fine text works better on woven patches.
PB-02
Woven patches
- Best for
- Finest detail and small text, flat and thin.
- Limit
- Less texture than embroidery.
PB-03
PVC and rubber patches
- Best for
- Waterproof 3D logos for bags, caps and outerwear.
- Limit
- Mold per design.
PB-04
Leather and faux leather patches
- Best for
- Debossed or laser-marked brand marks for caps and jackets.
- Limit
- One color, simple marks.
PB-05
Chenille patches
- Best for
- Bold varsity patches for jackets and bags.
- Limit
- Bulky; simple artwork.
05
Surface effects: embossing, laser etching, flock and rhinestones
4 methods
SE-01
Embossing and debossing
- Best for
- Tonal raised or pressed logos on fleece and leather.
- Limit
- No color; die per design.
SE-02
Laser etching
- Best for
- Tone-on-tone marks on polyester fleece.
- Limit
- Contrast varies by fabric color; we test first.
SE-03
Flock
- Best for
- Velvet-texture numbers and retro fanwear.
- Limit
- Moderate durability.
SE-04
Rhinestones and hotfix
- Best for
- Cheer, dance and fanwear sparkle.
- Limit
- Wash cool and inside out.
Choosing a method
Which decoration fits which fabric
Start from the garment and its fabric, then the artwork. We confirm the method against both when we quote.
| You need | Usually best |
|---|---|
| Full-color polyester game jersey | Sublimation, plus heat-transfer vinyl or tackle twill for numbers |
| Baseball, football or hockey jersey with a classic look | Tackle twill numbers and letters, embroidered sleeve crest |
| Cotton or cotton-blend fanwear in volume | Screen printing, high-density or puff print for raised logos |
| Small run, many colors, mixed fabrics | DTF or heat-transfer stickers |
| Individual player names and numbers | Heat-transfer vinyl, DTF or tackle twill |
| Stitched crest on polos, jackets and caps | Embroidery, woven patch or silicone badge |
| Varsity look on jackets and hoodies | Chenille with tackle twill |
| Tonal logo on fleece | Laser etching or embossing |
| Bags, caps and outerwear in wet weather | PVC and rubber patches |
Worth knowing: sublimation only bonds to polyester, so cotton-rich hoodies and tees take screen print, DTF, transfers or embroidery instead. Heavy stitched methods such as twill and chenille also need a fabric with enough body to carry them. Our activewear fabric library lists the knits and weights, and we tell you before production if a method does not suit the fabric.
How garment decoration is quoted
Catalog prices on our wholesale pricing tiers are for the blank garment only. Decoration is priced on top, per design, because the cost moves with the method and the artwork. The main drivers are the number of print locations, the size of each design, the number of ink or thread colors, the stitch count for embroidery and the number of layers for twill. Names and numbers are priced per piece.
Send vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) with PMS color codes and a note of where each design goes. If you only have a raster file, send the largest one you have and say so. We can quote two methods side by side, for example screen print against DTF on the same hoodie, so you can compare before you commit.
Proof before production
Every decorated order starts with a proof. We confirm the design, colors, placement and size run with you, and for stitched methods we send a stitch-out. Bulk production starts only after you approve it. If you want to see the finished garment first, order a sample: 1 piece at the 12–50 price plus decoration, credited to your bulk order.
Minimums for decorated orders
The minimum is 12 pieces per style, and each colorway counts as its own style. Within those 12 pieces the decoration can change from piece to piece for names and numbers. Reorders of the same style and design have no minimum.
Compare methods in more depth
Our buyer guides set the main methods against each other on cost, feel and durability: sublimation vs screen print vs embroidery, sublimation vs DTF and DTF vs screen printing. To plan the full garment, start from our custom uniforms overview.
Next step · trade buyers only
Send your artwork for a decoration quote.
Tell us the styles and quantities you need in a short message. Your account manager replies with prices for your styles and decoration, and a shipping quote.