Best Custom Netball Skirts for Club Teams Australia 2026

Best overall: a sublimated skort with built-in shorts. Best for traditional-look clubs: a pleated-style skirt with separate briefs. Best budget option: a single-colour skirt matched to your existing tops. For most Australian club teams in 2026, the skort wins because it removes the biggest on-court problem: a skirt that rides up mid-quarter.

This guide ranks five custom netball skirt styles for club teams. For the full ordering process, start with the custom netball skirts guide for Australian club teams.

TL;DR

The best custom netball skirts for club teams in Australia in 2026 are sublimated skorts with built-in shorts.
Pleated-style skirts suit clubs that want a classic look; they need separate briefs and more sizing care.
Single-colour skirts are the simplest and fastest order, but carry the least club identity.
Size the whole squad before you design. Waist and hem measurements decide fit more than the size label.
Check with your association before ordering: some competitions set rules on skirt length and colour.

Why this matters

A netball skirt does more work than any other piece of the kit. Seven players take the court at once, in a game played on a 30.5 m by 15.25 m court, and every one of them lunges, pivots and jumps for 60 minutes or more across a match day.

A skirt that shifts, rides up or pinches gets noticed by the player in every quarter. A skirt that fits well gets forgotten, which is the goal. Your club also wears this garment in team photos and presentation nights, so colour and print matter as much as fit.

FE Custom is an Australian online sports customisation store, so the advice below is written for club buyers ordering in a squad run, not single items.

What makes the best custom netball skirt

Judge every option on these criteria before you look at the table:

Coverage under movement. Built-in shorts or briefs that stay put through jumps and lunges.
Waistband comfort. Flat, wide and non-rolling beats a thin elastic edge.
Print durability. Sublimated graphics are part of the fabric, so they do not crack or peel like some applied prints.
Size range across the squad. One style has to fit your tallest goal shooter and your shortest wing attack.
Match with tops or dresses. The skirt colour has to work with your bibs, tops and warm-ups.
Order simplicity. Fewer colours and panels mean a faster design and proofing round.

If you need help setting up the design side first, the guide to designing custom netball uniforms for your club walks through colours, logos and layout.

Custom netball skirts at a glance

Style	Best for	Standout feature	Key limitation
1. Sublimated skort	Senior club teams	Built-in shorts, full-colour print	More panels to proof
2. Pleated-style skirt	Traditional-look clubs	Classic silhouette	Needs separate briefs
3. Skort for juniors	Junior and school-age squads	Coverage without layering	Fit changes fast as kids grow
4. Sponsor-panel skirt	Clubs with sponsors	Hip and waistband logo space	Design needs sponsor approval
5. Single-colour skirt	Tight timelines and tight budgets	Simplest design and order	Least club identity

This table describes skirt styles to specify in an order, not named catalogue products. Confirm what is available for your order before you commit.

1. Sublimated skort: best custom netball skirt for senior club teams

A skort is a skirt with shorts built in. Sublimation prints the design into the fabric, so colour runs edge to edge with no seams cutting through the graphics.

Sublimated skort pros:

Shorts stay under the skirt, so no separate briefs to forget.
Full-colour club designs, gradients and patterns are possible.
Print becomes part of the fabric, so it does not crack or peel.
One garment per player simplifies kit bags and match-day checks.

Sublimated skort cons:

More panels mean a longer proofing round.
Players who prefer a looser skirt feel may find the built-in shorts snug.

Sublimated skort pricing: request a quote for your squad size.

Best for: senior club teams that want one garment that works every week.

Verdict: Buy. This is the default pick for 2026.

2. Pleated-style skirt: best custom netball skirt for traditional-look clubs

Some clubs have worn the same silhouette for decades and want to keep it. A pleated-style skirt gives that look, with colour and logos updated through sublimation.

Pleated-style skirt pros:

Recognisable, classic netball look.
Movement and swing in the fabric on court.
Suits clubs with heritage colours and crests.

Pleated-style skirt cons:

Players need separate briefs or shorts underneath.
Pleats show hem and waist mismatches more than a plain cut does.
Sizing errors are more visible across a mixed squad.

Pleated-style skirt pricing: request a quote for your squad size.

Best for: clubs where tradition matters as much as performance.

Verdict: Hold. Buy it only if the look is a club priority and every player has underlayers sorted.

3. Skort for juniors: best custom netball skirt for junior squads

Junior players grow between seasons, and coaches do not want to chase underlayers on game day. A skort solves coverage in one garment, and a slightly longer cut can suit school-age players.

Junior skort pros:

Built-in shorts mean one fewer item for parents to pack.
Easy to wear for players still learning the game.
Same club design as the seniors, scaled to junior sizing.

Junior skort cons:

Fit changes fast, so a mid-season reorder is likely for some players.
Needs a clear size chart for parents who are guessing.

Junior skort pricing: request a quote for your squad size.

Best for: junior clubs and school-age development squads. For dress alternatives at this age, see custom netball dresses for youth club competitions.

Verdict: Buy. Order a few spare sizes in the first run.

4. Sponsor-panel skirt: best custom netball skirt for clubs with sponsors

If your club sells sponsorship, the skirt is prime real estate. A plain panel on the hip or a wide waistband holds a logo without fighting the club design.

Sponsor-panel skirt pros:

Clear space for sponsor logos that does not clutter the main design.
Visible in action photos and on the sideline.
Easy to update the panel when sponsors change, if you plan the layout for it.

Sponsor-panel skirt cons:

Sponsors need to approve their logo placement and colours before you order.
Extra logos add to proofing time.

Sponsor-panel skirt pricing: request a quote for your squad size.

Best for: clubs with one to three sponsors who want visible placement.

Verdict: Buy, once sponsor artwork is final.

5. Single-colour skirt: best budget custom netball skirt

A plain skirt in one club colour is the fastest order and the easiest to match. It works well when the identity lives in the tops or dresses.

Single-colour skirt pros:

Simplest design and the quickest proofing.
Pairs with almost any top or bib.
Easy to reorder when a player joins mid-season.

Single-colour skirt cons:

Least club identity on court.
Can look flat in team photos next to printed kits.

Single-colour skirt pricing: request a quote for your squad size.

Best for: new clubs, social teams and tight timelines.

Verdict: Hold. Fine as a starter, but most clubs upgrade within a season or two.

How we ranked

Rankings follow the criteria above: coverage under movement first, then print durability and squad fit, with order simplicity as the tie-breaker. The skort takes first place because it scores well on all four. The single-colour skirt is lowest because it trades identity for speed.

Size the whole squad before you order

Most skirt problems are sizing problems. Measure every player at the natural waist and hips before you pick a size, and compare against the supplier's size chart, not against a familiar shop size.

The guide to sizing custom netball uniforms for a full squad covers how to run a fitting session with a team of seven starters plus bench players.

Before you finalise, check your association's rules on skirt length, colour and number placement for 2026. Competitions differ, and a rejected kit costs more than a check.

“Pick the skirt your whole squad can move in, then put the design on it.”

Which custom netball skirt should you choose?

If you are undecided, order the sublimated skort. It covers the most players, the most positions and the most match-day problems with one garment.

Choose the pleated-style skirt if heritage is non-negotiable.
Choose the junior skort for any squad under school age.
Choose the sponsor-panel skirt when sponsors are paying for visibility.
Choose the single-colour skirt when time is the constraint.

FE Custom is an Australian online sports customisation store, and the sports customisation process for a skirt order is the same as for any club kit: design, proof, approve, produce.

FAQ

What are the best custom netball skirts for club teams in Australia?

A sublimated skort with built-in shorts is the best all-round choice for 2026. It keeps coverage secure and carries full-colour club designs.

Is a skort better than a skirt for netball?

For most players, yes. A skort keeps shorts in place under the skirt. A separate skirt suits players who prefer their own underlayers.

Can netball skirts carry sponsor logos?

Yes. The hip panel and waistband are common spots. Get sponsor artwork approved before you submit the order.

How do I size a netball skirt for a whole team?

Measure each player at the natural waist and hips, then match to the size chart. Order a few spare sizes for junior squads.

Do I need to check association rules before ordering?

Yes. Competitions can set rules on skirt length, colour and logo placement, so check with your association first.

What is the cheapest way to outfit a netball team in skirts?

A single-colour skirt is the simplest design and order. Request a quote to compare it against printed options.

One last thing

Order skirts and tops in the same run. Colour batches can differ between orders, and a mismatch between a player's top and skirt is visible from the sideline.

Best custom netball skirts for club teams Australia