3 things to check before you order team uniforms
Ordering team uniforms should be exciting. It goes wrong when something small is left unchecked: a size nobody confirmed, a fabric nobody touched, a print that fades after the third wash. Three checks, done before you pay, remove most of those surprises.
Why a quick check saves the whole order
Uniforms are made to order. Once the fabric is cut and printed, there is no sending back one size or one colour. That is why the work that matters most happens before production, when a mistake costs a message and not an order.
Check 1: The tech pack
A tech pack is the one document that tells the factory exactly what to make. If it is not written down, it is a guess, and a guess is how a team ends up with sleeves that are too short.
- Patterns
The cut of every panel: collar, sleeve, side seam, shorts length. Ask to see the pattern pieces, not only a photo of a finished garment.
- Sizes
A size chart with real measurements for every size you will order. Youth and adult sizes are different patterns, not one pattern scaled up.
- Colours
Every colour named and matched to a reference. Approve colours on a swatch, not on a phone screen.
Check 2: The fabric
A photo cannot show how a fabric feels, stretches or breathes. A swatch can, and it takes a minute.
What to test on a swatch
- Weight and drape. Light enough to play in, solid enough not to be see-through.
- Stretch. Pull it both ways. It should spring back, not stay baggy.
- Breathability. Hold it up to the light, or breathe through it. Sports fabric should let air move.
- Feel on skin. Rub it on your inner arm. Rough fabric becomes a complaint after a long match.
- Colour depth. Look at it in daylight, not only under shop lights.
Questions about this? Ask New You Sports directly.
Send your quantity and requirements. The supplier replies to you on PakGoo.
Check 3: The print
The printing method decides how your uniform looks after the third wash, not only on day one.
Dyed in, not printed on. How sublimation works
Sublimation turns the ink into a gas that bonds with polyester fibres. The colour becomes part of the fabric. There is no layer on top to crack, peel or wash off, and the fabric keeps its soft feel. Our guide to sublimated vs stitched jerseys compares the two methods in more detail.
Sublimation compared with other methods
| Method | Feel | Durability | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sublimation | Soft, no layer on top | Colour does not crack or peel | Full-colour, all-over designs and team kits |
| Screen print | A layer of ink on the surface | Can crack or fade with washing | Simple logos in few colours |
| Heat transfer | Raised, plastic-like | Edges can lift over time | Names and numbers on cotton |
Your 3-minute checklist
Run through this before you approve any team order.
- I have the tech pack: patterns, sizes and colours.
- Sizes are confirmed with measurements, for every age group.
- I have touched a swatch of the real fabric.
- I compared the swatch colours in daylight.
- The print method is named in writing.
- I know who to message if something looks wrong.
Questions buyers ask
What is a tech pack?
A document that lists the patterns, sizes, colours, fabric and print method for a garment, so the factory and the buyer agree before production starts.
Can I see the fabric before I order?
Yes. Ask for a swatch. Many buyers keep it to compare against the finished order.
Will the print fade or peel?
Sublimation is dyed into polyester fibres, so there is no top layer to peel. The colour stays in the fabric through washing.
Who orders team uniforms?
Clubs, schools, leagues, academies, gyms and team stores.
Team orders? Message New You Sports and send your tech pack, or ask us to help you build one.
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