Custom lacrosse jerseys: fabric, cut and print guide
Lacrosse is played at full speed, with a lot of arm movement and a lot of contact. Custom lacrosse jerseys have to move with the player, let heat out and keep their colour through a season of washing. Most of that comes down to two choices, the fabric and the print method, plus a few details on cut. Here is what to check, with five jerseys and pinnies from our range.
What a lacrosse jersey has to handle
A lacrosse player twists, sprints and raises the stick above the shoulders again and again. Any fabric that clings, rubs or holds sweat becomes a problem by the second half. Shoulder pads add bulk underneath, so the cut needs room at the top without looking baggy.
Fabric: polyester interlock and mesh
The best fabric for lacrosse jerseys is polyester. A polyester interlock body is smooth and holds a print well, and polyester mesh panels let air through where the body heats up most. It wicks sweat, dries fast and stays light even late in a game. Some styles also use a stretch fabric for extra movement.
Our lacrosse jersey and shorts sets are 160 GSM moisture-wicking polyester, light enough for summer tournaments.
Cut and design: sleeveless, wide shoulders, reversible
Most lacrosse jerseys are sleeveless with wide shoulders, so the arms move freely and the jersey sits over the pads. V-necks and crew necks are both common. The shorts usually match the jersey and are cut loose, with a length that does not catch on the legs when players run.
For practice, many teams order reversible pinnies. One side in the home colour, the other in white or a second colour, so the coach can split the squad in seconds.
What to send us for a lacrosse order
- Your colours. Pantone references or a photo of your current kit, not a phone screenshot.
- Jersey or pinnie. Game sets with shorts, reversible practice pinnies, or both.
- Names and numbers. One list per player, front and back number sizes noted.
- Size split. Youth and adult sizes are separate patterns, so count each group.
- Logo and sponsor files. Vector if possible, with positions marked.
Questions about this? Ask New You Sports directly.
Send your quantity and requirements. The supplier replies to you on PakGoo.
Printing methods for lacrosse jerseys
There are three ways to put a design on a lacrosse jersey, and sublimation is the one most teams choose now.
Dyed into the fabric, so there is nothing on top to crack. From the print room
Sublimation turns the ink into a gas that bonds with the polyester. The colour becomes part of the fabric, so it does not fade, crack or peel, and it adds no weight. It also means names, numbers, logos and full patterns all print in one go. Heat transfer adds a thin layer on top and suits small batches of names and numbers. Screen printing works for a simple one-colour logo. Our checklist on what to check before you order team uniforms covers the print step in more detail.
Print methods compared
| Method | Feel | Durability | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sublimation | No layer, stays light | Does not fade, crack or peel | Full designs, fades, names and numbers |
| Heat transfer | Thin layer on top | Edges can lift over time | Small batches of names and numbers |
| Screen print | Ink on the surface | Can crack with heavy washing | Simple one-colour logos |
How a lacrosse order runs
- Send your brief
Pick a style from our range or send your own design, with colours, logo, names, numbers and the size split.
- Approve the mock-up
We send a mock-up of the jersey and shorts or pinnie. Ask for changes here, before anything is printed.
- Production and shipping
Production takes 12 to 18 days after you approve the mock-up. Prices are FOB Sialkot, and we can quote delivered on request.
Checklist before you order lacrosse jerseys
- The cut fits over shoulder pads.
- I have felt a swatch of the body fabric and the mesh.
- The print method is named in writing.
- I know whether we need game sets, reversible pinnies or both.
- Names, numbers and the youth and adult size split are checked.
- I know my quantity and which price tier it falls in (10, 50, 100 or 500 pieces).
Questions buyers ask
What is the best fabric for lacrosse jerseys?
Polyester interlock for the body, with polyester mesh panels for airflow. It is light, wicks sweat and holds a sublimated print well. Our sets are 160 GSM.
Can we customise lacrosse jerseys?
Yes. Colours, logos, sponsor marks, player names and numbers can all be printed. Send the files with your order and we show them on the mock-up.
Which print method lasts longest?
Sublimation. The dye goes into the polyester, so the design does not fade, crack or peel through washing.
What is the minimum order?
10 pieces per design. The price per piece drops at 50, 100 and 500 pieces.
How long does production take?
12 to 18 days after you approve the mock-up, then shipping. Prices are FOB Sialkot, with delivered quotes on request.
Planning lacrosse kit for the season? Message New You Sports with your colours, logo and size split, and we will send a mock-up.
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