Custom cricket training shirts for club net sessions are the plain, printed practice tees a club orders separately from match whites, built to survive two nets a week without wrecking the kit players wear on Saturday. Net sessions punish fabric differently than a match does β more sliding, more throwdowns, more sweat over a longer block β so the shirt a club picks for training needs different priorities than the one it picks for the field.
- Custom cricket training shirts should use quick-dry polyester, not cotton, for twice-weekly net sessions in 2026.
- Fecustom prints club logos and numbers on training tees separate from match whites, protecting the good kit.
- A mid-size club (15-18 players) should order training shirts in one bulk run, not staggered batches.
- Reversible or dual-colour training shirts double as scrimmage bibs for split-squad net drills.
Why custom cricket training shirts matter for club net sessions
A club that trains its whites at the nets is a club that replaces whites every season. Cotton tees that soak up sweat during a 90-minute net block stay damp, chafe under pads, and hold odour longer than a polyester blend built for repeat wear. Clubs that separate practice kit from match kit get more life out of both.
Net sessions also run longer and more often than match day. A squad training twice a week for a 20-week season puts a shirt through roughly 40 sessions before finals β more wear than the shirt sees on match day across the whole year. That volume is the argument for a purpose-built custom cricket shirt for club teams rather than a hand-me-down match top.
How to choose and order custom cricket training shirts
Separate practice kit from match whites
The single biggest mistake clubs make is treating the match jersey as the training shirt by default. Split the two and both last longer.
- Keep whites or coloured playing kit reserved for match day and finals
- Order a separate training run in a contrasting colour so coaches spot it instantly at the nets
- Print training shirts with a simpler, cheaper design than the full match jersey
- Rotate two training shirts per player across a season so one is always washing
Pick a fabric built for sweat, not looks
Cotton feels fine in the shop and heavy by the third over of a hot net session. Polyester and poly-blend fabrics move moisture away from skin and dry between sessions.
- Choose polyester or a poly-cotton blend over pure cotton for anything worn more than once a week
- Check the fabric handles direct sun β most club nets run in daylight through 2026's cricket season
- Avoid heavyweight cotton tees for anyone bowling β arm movement chafes faster in stiff fabric
- Confirm the shirt is machine washable on a normal cycle; delicate-only fabric won't survive a squad laundry roster
A plain, well-cut tee does the job for most training squads. Fecustom's lifestyle t-shirt range prints front-only or front-and-back and holds up to a wash-heavy roster better than a stitched match jersey pulled into double duty.
Decide on squad branding and numbering
Training shirts don't need the full match design, but they do need to identify the squad and, ideally, the player.
- Print the club crest or name on the chest, small enough to not compete with sponsor space on match kit
- Add squad numbers on the back if coaches use them for drill call-outs
- Skip individual player names on training shirts β numbers transfer between players season to season, names don't
- Keep the print area small; a full sublimated front costs more setup time than a chest logo needs
Choose a fit that survives fielding and throwdowns
A training shirt gets pulled, stretched, and dived in more than a match top does across a season of nets.
- Go slightly looser than match-day fit for freedom of movement during fielding drills
- Check seam placement under the arms β tight underarm seams tear first during throwdowns
- Reinforced hems last longer through repeated washing than raw-cut edges
- Test one sample shirt through a full net session before locking the bulk order
Order the right sizes for a full squad
Sizing a training run wrong means half the squad wears shirts that don't fit for a full season.
- Measure the actual squad, not last season's roster β junior and colts squads grow mid-season
- Order one or two spare shirts in common sizes for new signings after the season starts
- Use a size chart against real garments, not just numbers, before submitting a bulk order
- Confirm youth and adult sizing separately if the training squad spans age groups
Clubs unsure how to structure the whole order β sizing, branding, and print together β can work through the process in how to order custom cricket uniforms for your club before submitting a design.
Plan wash rotation and shirt lifespan
A training shirt washed after every session lasts a season. One washed every third session degrades twice as fast.
- Assign two shirts per player minimum for a squad training twice weekly
- Wash cold and skip the dryer where possible β heat breaks down print adhesion faster than air drying
- Replace shirts showing print cracking before the print disappears entirely, not after
- Store spares centrally so new players aren't left without a training shirt mid-season
Order early, before pre-season crunch hits
Cricket clubs across Australia order training and match kit in the same window every year, which means print queues fill fast heading into the 2026 season.
- Lock the design in the off-season, not the week before nets start
- Confirm squad numbers before ordering β reprints for number changes cost time, not just money
- Order slightly over squad size to cover late signings without a second small-batch order
- Build the training order into the same planning cycle as match whites and caps
If the crank on your design approval takes longer than a week, the shirt won't be ready before nets start β get sign-off from the committee before printing, not after.
Comparing training shirt options for club nets
| Option | Best for | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Plain unbranded tee | Clubs on a tight budget with informal nets | No squad identity, hard to spot at shared training grounds |
| Custom printed training shirt | Most club squads running structured nets | Needs a design and sizing round before ordering |
| Reversible dual-colour shirt | Squads that split into scrimmage teams at nets | Costs more setup than a single-print tee |
| Match jersey reused for training | Clubs with one all-purpose kit | Wears out the match kit faster, no cost saving over a season |
Verdict: a custom printed polyester training tee, ordered separately from match whites, is the right call for any club running structured nets twice a week in 2026 β reserve reversible shirts for squads that regularly split into scrimmage groups.
Common mistakes clubs make with training shirts
- Using match whites at nets β whites show grass and dirt stains faster and cost more to replace than a dedicated training tee.
- Ordering cotton for a twice-weekly squad β cotton holds sweat and takes longer to dry between Tuesday and Thursday sessions.
- Skipping a wash-rotation plan β one shirt per player means a smelly shirt by week three of pre-season.
- Leaving sizing until the last minute β junior squads grow mid-season and adult squads bring in new signings after round one.
- Printing individual names on training shirts β names don't transfer when a player leaves, numbers do.
FAQ
What fabric is best for custom cricket training shirts?
Polyester or a poly-cotton blend is best for custom cricket training shirts because it dries faster between sessions than pure cotton. Clubs training twice weekly through 2026 season see less odour build-up and less chafing with a moisture-wicking blend.
Should training shirts match the club's playing colours?
No β training shirts work better in a contrasting colour so coaches can tell practice kit from match kit at a glance. Matching colours also tempts players to wear match whites at nets, which shortens their lifespan.
How many training shirts does a club need per player?
Two training shirts per player is standard for a squad training twice a week across a full season. One shirt per player means players train in unwashed kit by the third week.
Can training shirts double as scrimmage bibs?
Reversible or dual-colour training shirts can double as scrimmage bibs for split-squad drills at nets. A single-colour printed tee cannot, so clubs running regular scrimmage drills should order the reversible option.
Is it worth printing player names on cricket training shirts?
Printing names on training shirts is not worth it for most clubs because names don't transfer to new signings the way squad numbers do. Numbers on the back are enough for coaches calling out drills.
When should a club order training shirts for the 2026 season?
Order training shirts in the off-season, ideally before pre-season nets begin, so print queues and design approval don't delay the first session. Waiting until the week before nets start risks the shirts arriving after the squad needs them.
Do junior cricket squads need different training shirts to seniors?
Junior squads need youth sizing measured separately from senior sizing because growth mid-season changes fit faster than an adult roster. Ordering both age groups off the same size chart usually leaves juniors in shirts that don't fit by finals.
One last thing
Most clubs plan the match jersey first and treat the training shirt as an afterthought β flip that order. The training shirt gets worn more often across a season than the match jersey does, so the fabric and fit decision matters more for player comfort day to day, even if the match kit gets more attention in committee meetings.
βIf the training shirt can't survive twice-weekly nets and a full pre-season, it's not a training shirt β it's a match shirt you're about to ruin.β