Custom soccer training bibs: mesh, colours and ordering guide
Soccer training bibs are the cheapest kit a club buys and the one coaches reach for in every session. They split a squad into teams in seconds, mark the pressing players in a drill and save the match shirts from training wear. This guide covers the mesh we use, how to brand the bibs, the colours and sizes we make, and what to check before you order custom soccer training bibs.
What a training bib has to do
A bib goes on over a jersey or a training top, often in a hurry while the coach is already explaining the drill. So it has to slip over the head easily, sit loose without flapping, and stay light enough that nobody notices it after two minutes.
It also has to be seen. A winger has a split second to pick out a team-mate, and a bib that blends into the grass or the opposition's shirts is useless. Colour is the whole point of the product.
The mesh we use for soccer training bibs
Every bib we make is 100% polyester mesh. The open knit lets air through, sweat dries off quickly and the fabric weighs very little. Depending on the mesh you choose, it runs from about 90 GSM for an open-hole sports mesh to around 160 GSM for a closer micro mesh.
- Open-hole sports mesh. The lightest option, with the most airflow. Good for hot climates and summer camps.
- Micro mesh. A finer, smoother surface that takes a printed logo or number more cleanly.
- Medium stretch. Enough give to pull over shoulder pads or a goalkeeper top without tearing.
Edges are overlocked and the neckline and armholes get a reinforced binding. That binding is where cheap bibs fail first, usually after a few weeks of being yanked over heads.
Single colour, two colour or reversible
Most clubs buy plain single-colour bibs in two or three colours, one set per team in a drill. Two-colour bibs add a contrast trim, which helps when you want a club look on the bibs as well.
Reversible bibs are the clever option. One side is one colour and the inside is another, so a player can switch teams by turning the bib inside out. Coaches who run lots of rotating small-sided games like them, and you buy half as many.
Questions to settle before you pick a style
- How many teams per drill. Two teams need two colours. Add a third colour for neutral players or a floater.
- Who uses them. Kids' sessions need kids' sizes, or the bib hangs to the knees.
- Branding or plain. Plain bibs are cheaper. A club logo or numbers make them easier to track and harder to lose.
- Reversible or not. Reversible saves on quantity if you switch teams often.
Pick bib colours for the pitch, not for the catalogue. What we tell coaches ordering bibs
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Colours and sizes we make
Our standard colours are red, blue, green, light green, sky blue, yellow, orange, pink, purple, white and light brown, plus two-colour combinations. Custom team colours are available on bulk orders.
Sizes run kids (XS-S), youth (M-L) and adult (XL-XXL), and we can work to your own size spec for a team order. You can mix sizes and colours in one order.
Three ways to brand a bib
| Method | Best for | Look and feel | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen print | One or two colour club logos on larger runs | Durable, slight layer on the mesh | Set-up cost per colour |
| Heat transfer | Player numbers and small logos | Sharp edges, a little thickness | Avoid high heat when ironing |
| Sublimation | Full-colour designs and gradients | Dyed into the polyester, nothing on top | Check colours on the mock-up |
How a bib order runs
- Choose colours, style and sizes
Tell us how many bibs per colour, single, two-colour or reversible, and the split between kids, youth and adult sizes.
- Send your logo and approve the mock-up
If you want a crest or numbers, send the artwork. We place it on a digital mock-up so you can check size and position.
- Production and shipping
Production takes 12-18 days after you approve the mock-up. Prices are FOB Sialkot, and we can quote air or sea freight to your door.
Checklist before you order training bibs
- Bib colours contrast with our home, away and training kit.
- At least two colours, with a third for neutral players if we use one.
- Kids, youth and adult quantities counted separately.
- Decision made on plain, logo or numbered bibs.
- Reversible bibs considered if we rotate teams a lot.
- Packing agreed: one poly bag per bib or one pack per team set.
Ordering match shirts at the same time? Our soccer jersey guide covers fabrics and printing for the kit the bibs go over.
Questions buyers ask
What fabric are the soccer training bibs made from?
100% polyester mesh, either an open-hole sports mesh or a finer micro mesh. Both are light, breathable and dry quickly.
How many bibs do I need to order?
There's no high minimum. The first price tier covers 1-50 pieces, and the price per bib drops at 51, 100 and 201 pieces. Each product page shows its own tiers.
Can you add our club logo or numbers?
Yes. Logos, team names, numbers and sponsor marks can go on by screen print, heat transfer or sublimation. We show placement on the mock-up first.
Do you make reversible bibs?
Yes. Reversible two-colour bibs let players switch teams by turning the bib inside out.
Do you offer OEM or private label bibs?
Yes. We make bibs under your own label for distributors, clubs and sports brands, with individual poly bags or team set packs.
Need bibs for next season's sessions? Send New You Sports your colours, sizes and logo, and we'll come back with a mock-up and a quote.
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