Ordering custom kits should feel exciting, not stressful. Whether you run a Sunday league side, a youth academy or a competitive club, the process is the same. Here is how to get it right the first time.
1. Start with your identity, not the catalogue
Your kit is your club’s flag. Before anything else, gather your colours, your crest in high resolution and any sponsor logos. If you only have a rough idea, a sketch or even a photo of a kit you admire is enough to start the conversation. A good manufacturer will turn that into a proper design mockup for your approval before anything is cut.
2. Choose the right fabric for how you play
Most modern football kits are knitted polyester, usually interlock with mesh panels where breathability matters. If your squad plays in heat, ask for lightweight breathable panels under the arms and across the back. For training wear that takes a beating, a slightly heavier fabric holds its shape longer. You do not need to memorise fabric codes. Just tell your manufacturer where and how often the kit will be used, and they should recommend the right cloth.
3. Get sizing right with a size set
This is where many first orders go wrong. Sizes vary between makers, so ask for a size set or a clear measurement chart before you confirm quantities. Collect real measurements from your players rather than guessing. A mix that works for most adult squads leans on M, L and XL, with a few S and 2XL at the edges. Youth sides need a separate youth size run. Adult patterns graded down never fit quite right.
4. Understand minimum order quantities
Custom manufacturing has a minimum order quantity, the smallest run a maker will set up for. At Fabricory our minimum is 50 pieces, which suits clubs, academies and small brands. Be wary of minimums that seem too good to be true, and of anyone who will not put the minimum in writing before you pay.
5. Send a clear tech pack, or as close as you have
A tech pack is simply the document that describes your product: artwork, colour references, sizes and quantities, fabric choice, printing or embroidery method and placement, labels and packaging. Do not worry if yours is rough. Send what you have, even phone photos of sketches, and a good partner will formalise it with you and confirm every detail before production.
6. Agree the timeline before the season starts
Production slots, fabric dyeing and shipping all take time, and they stretch during peak season. Work backwards from the date you need kits in hand and agree the schedule in writing. As a rule, start the conversation at least two to three months before kickoff. Anyone promising fixed lead times without knowing your order details is guessing.
7. Judge the partner, not just the price
The cheapest quote often costs more in reprints and missed deadlines. Look for clear communication, written confirmation of every detail, honest answers about who actually makes your kits, and references you can check. At Fabricory we manufacture through vetted partner production units in Sialkot, and we will tell you exactly that, because you deserve to know who makes your kits.
Ready when you are
If you have a design, a tech pack or just an idea, send it over through our custom order page. We will come back with a clear quote and next steps, no obligation.