How to Order Custom Soccer Jerseys for Your Team 2026

Step-by-step guide to ordering custom soccer jerseys in Australia in 2026. Get sizes, design files, and timelines right the first time. Ships nationwide.

How to order custom soccer jerseys for your team

Ordering custom soccer jerseys for your team does not have to be complicated β€” but skipping steps costs you time, money, and jerseys that arrive wrong.

TL;DR: To order custom soccer jerseys in Australia in 2026, you need your team roster with sizes, a finalised design (colours, logo, numbers), a print method choice (sublimation or heat transfer), and a minimum order quantity confirmed with your supplier. First Ever (fecustom.com) handles the full process online, ships Australia-wide, and covers everything from school sides to senior clubs. Lock in your order at least 3–4 weeks before your season start date.

Why this matters

Custom jerseys are one of the few purchases where a single mistake β€” wrong sizing, missing a name, wrong colour hex β€” affects every player on the field, not just one buyer. In 2026, most Australian clubs and school teams order online, which means the entire process runs through a form, a design tool, and a confirmation email. Get the sequence right and you receive exactly what you approved. Rush it and you're chasing reprints two days before round one.

What you'll need

Before you open any order form, gather these:

  • Full team roster with each player's name spelled exactly as it should appear on the jersey
  • Sizes for every player β€” measure accurately; do not guess based on last season's kit
  • Squad numbers confirmed by the coach or registrar
  • Club or team logo in vector format (AI, EPS, or high-resolution PNG at 300 dpi minimum)
  • Brand colours in Pantone, CMYK, or HEX β€” "blue" is not a spec
  • Delivery address and date β€” confirm your season's first fixture before you confirm your order date
  • Budget per unit so you can choose fabric weight and print method upfront, not after you've already designed

Step-by-step: how to order custom soccer jerseys

Step 1 β€” Choose your jersey base and fabric

What it accomplishes: The base fabric determines comfort, durability, and how well your design prints.

Polyester interlock is the standard for Australian club soccer in 2026 β€” it's lightweight, breathable, and holds sublimation prints sharply. Mesh panels add ventilation for high-intensity play. If your team trains in both hot and cool conditions, look for moisture-wicking poly at 140–160 gsm.

Specific instructions: Browse the soccer collection and note the fabric weights listed per style. Pick your base before you touch the design tool β€” different base styles have different template dimensions.

Expected outcome: A fabric and base style confirmed before design work starts, saving you from redesigning if your chosen template doesn't fit your colour scheme.

Common mistake: Choosing a jersey style based on photos alone without checking the template. A dark-base jersey will render your design differently than a white-base one.

Step 2 β€” Build your design

What it accomplishes: A finalised, print-ready artwork file that the production team can use without back-and-forth.

For sublimation (the most common method for full-colour, all-over designs), your design wraps the entire garment β€” so front, back, and sleeves are all part of one file. Use the supplier's template, not a blank canvas you created yourself. Place your club crest, sponsor logo, and colour panels in the template at the correct layer positions.

Specific instructions: Download the design template from the custom soccer jerseys collection page. Fonts for player names and numbers must be set to outlines before submission β€” live text will not print reliably. Export as PDF or AI, not JPEG.

Expected outcome: One consolidated artwork file per jersey design (home and away are separate files).

Common mistake: Submitting a low-resolution PNG screenshot of a design tool instead of a vector-based export. This causes blurred prints, particularly on names and numbers.

Step 3 β€” Confirm sizing for every player

What it accomplishes: Eliminates the most common reason for costly reprints β€” wrong sizes.

Sizing in Australian club soccer ranges from youth 6 (approx. 110 cm chest) through adult 5XL. Do not assume player sizes carried over from last year; bodies change and different suppliers use different grading. Run a sizing session at training β€” 10 minutes saves weeks.

Specific instructions: Use the supplier's size chart, not a generic one. Record each player's name, number, and confirmed size in a spreadsheet before you submit. If a player is borderline between two sizes, order the larger one β€” jerseys do not stretch significantly after washing.

Expected outcome: A locked size run (e.g. 2Γ— S, 5Γ— M, 7Γ— L, 4Γ— XL) with zero ambiguity.

Common mistake: Collecting sizes via a group chat message and trusting people to self-report accurately. At least 20% of self-reported sizes in group orders are wrong.

Step 4 β€” Submit your order with names and numbers

What it accomplishes: Translates your roster spreadsheet into a production-ready order.

Most Australian custom jersey suppliers, including First Ever, take name and number details via a structured form or spreadsheet upload at checkout. Spell every name exactly as you want it printed. Double-check numbers β€” transposing "14" and "41" is a common data-entry error that only shows up when the jerseys arrive.

Specific instructions: Upload your design file, attach your size and name/number spreadsheet, and confirm your delivery deadline in the order notes. Minimum order quantities for custom sublimated soccer jerseys in 2026 typically start at 5–10 units depending on the supplier β€” confirm this before designing.

Expected outcome: An order confirmation email with your design file, size run, name/number list, and estimated dispatch date all attached or referenced.

Common mistake: Assuming the supplier will catch spelling errors. They will print exactly what you submit. Review the confirmation email line by line before production starts.

Step 5 β€” Review the digital proof

What it accomplishes: Your last chance to catch errors before the jerseys are cut and printed.

A reputable supplier sends a digital proof β€” a mockup showing your design, colours, names, and numbers on the actual jersey template β€” before committing to print. Do not approve this quickly. Send it to your coach, your club registrar, and at least one player.

Specific instructions: Check: colour accuracy against your supplied HEX or Pantone codes, name spellings across every unit, number placement (centred vs. offset), logo size and position, and any sponsor branding. Reply with explicit written approval or a clearly labelled list of corrections.

Expected outcome: A signed-off proof that protects you and the supplier if something goes wrong.

Common mistake: Approving the proof on a phone screen in poor lighting. Colours and fine text look different on a calibrated desktop monitor. Check on both if you can.

Step 6 β€” Confirm delivery timeline and track your order

What it accomplishes: Ensures jerseys arrive before your first match, not after.

In 2026, standard production time for custom sublimated soccer jerseys in Australia runs 10–15 business days from proof approval, plus 2–5 business days for domestic shipping depending on your state. Order at least 3–4 weeks before your season opener β€” 5 weeks if you're in WA or a regional area.

Specific instructions: Note your proof approval date, add 15 business days for production, then add your shipping buffer. If that date lands after your first fixture, contact the supplier immediately to discuss rush options β€” do not assume it will arrive in time.

Expected outcome: Jerseys on your players before round one, with tracking updates you can share with your team.

Common mistake: Ordering in the same week as your first game. Rush fees in 2026 can add 30–50% to your unit cost, and not every supplier offers them.

Troubleshooting

The colours on the jerseys don't match what I approved. Screen colours (RGB) and printed colours (CMYK or sublimation dyes) render differently. Always supply your brand colours in Pantone or CMYK, not just a HEX picked from a screen. If the discrepancy is significant and you supplied the correct codes, contact the supplier with side-by-side photos within 48 hours of delivery.

A player's name is misspelled on their jersey. Check whether the error was in your submitted spreadsheet or in the supplier's data entry. If it was yours, most suppliers treat reprints as a new order at your cost. If it was theirs, a reputable supplier will reprint at no charge β€” document everything in writing.

The jerseys arrived but two sizes are missing. Check your confirmation email against your original spreadsheet. Backorders on specific sizes (particularly XS youth and 3XL–5XL adult) are more common in high-season periods (February–April for most Australian competitions). Flag immediately β€” suppliers can sometimes rush missing units separately.

The design looks pixelated on the finished jersey. This almost always traces back to a low-resolution source file. Vector files (AI, EPS) or PDFs with embedded vectors do not pixelate. For future orders, never supply a design as a JPEG or low-dpi PNG.

The minimum order quantity is higher than my squad size. Some suppliers have MOQs of 10–15 units. Order extras in common adult sizes (M, L) for mid-season replacements, new sign-ons, or committee members. You'll use them.

I need both a home and away kit β€” can I do this in one order? Yes, but treat them as two separate design files and two separate size runs. Submit them together with a clear label ("HOME" and "AWAY") on every file and spreadsheet tab to avoid production mix-ups.

Tools and resources

  • Custom soccer jerseys β€” browse base styles, fabric specs, and design templates
  • Full custom jerseys range β€” if your club also needs training tops or other custom garments in the same order
  • Spreadsheet software (Google Sheets or Excel) β€” your single source of truth for names, numbers, and sizes
  • Vector design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, or Canva Pro with vector export) β€” for artwork preparation
  • Your club's official Pantone or CMYK brand guide β€” if you don't have one, create it this season

What to do next

Once your soccer jerseys are confirmed, most clubs discover they also need training bibs, goalkeeper kits, or warm-up tops in matching colours. Read the guide on best custom soccer jerseys for club teams to understand how to coordinate your full kit across a season β€” including what to order in the same run to save on setup costs.

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity for custom soccer jerseys in Australia? Most Australian suppliers in 2026 require a minimum of 5–10 units for custom sublimated soccer jerseys. First Ever (fecustom.com) is an online-only Australian store β€” confirm the current MOQ directly on the product page before designing.

How long does it take to get custom soccer jerseys made? Expect 10–15 business days for production after proof approval, plus 2–5 business days for domestic shipping. Total lead time is typically 3–4 weeks. Regional areas (WA, NT, rural QLD) should add an extra week.

How much do custom soccer jerseys cost per unit in Australia? Pricing in 2026 varies by fabric, print method, and order quantity. Sublimated jerseys with full-colour all-over printing generally start around AUD $30–$50 per unit at club quantities (15–25 units). Smaller orders cost more per unit; larger orders bring the per-unit price down.

What file format should I use for my jersey design? Vector files β€” AI, EPS, or PDF with embedded vectors β€” are the correct format. High-resolution PNG (300 dpi minimum) is acceptable for logos only. Never submit a JPEG or a screenshot from a design tool.

Can I order different sizes in the same custom jersey design? Yes. Sublimation printing applies the same design to any size in your run. Submit one design file and a separate spreadsheet with each player's name, number, and size. The design does not change between sizes.

Is sublimation better than heat transfer for soccer jerseys? For most Australian club and school teams in 2026, sublimation is the better choice. It produces full-colour, all-over designs that do not crack or peel with regular washing. Heat transfer suits single-colour number and name applications on pre-made blanks, but the range of design options is narrower.

Can youth and adult sizes be included in the same order? Yes β€” you submit one consolidated order with the full size run. Confirm that the supplier's size chart covers both youth and adult sizing before you lock in measurements.

What happens if I need to change the design after submitting my order? Changes after submission but before proof approval are usually free. Changes after proof approval β€” especially after production has started β€” typically incur a fee or require a new order. Submit your complete, finalised design the first time.

One last thing

The single most preventable delay in custom jersey orders in 2026 is a player who doesn't submit their size until the day before the deadline β€” then changes their mind after the order is placed. Lock the roster and size run on a fixed date, communicate it to the team as a hard deadline, and do not reopen it. Every exception costs the whole group time.

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