Kitting out a full club, team or squad shouldn't feel like a second job. Yet plenty of committee members and team managers end up chasing quotes, decoding minimum-order fine print and waiting weeks for a delivery that lands the day before finals. It doesn't need to be that hard.
At Printibly we print custom apparel right here in Australia — from our base in Hampstead Gardens, Adelaide — using premium DTF (Direct-to-Film) technology, with a realistic ~3-4 business day turnaround and free shipping on orders over $150. This guide walks you through ordering custom team and club uniforms the smart way: choosing the right garments, adding names and numbers, unlocking automatic bulk pricing, supplying artwork that prints beautifully, and reordering without starting from scratch.
Step 1: Pick the right garments for your team
Great uniforms start with the right blanks. Think about what your members will actually wear — on the field, on the sideline and around town — and build a small, consistent range rather than a dozen one-offs. Most clubs land on a core kit plus a couple of supporter or off-field pieces.
Popular team & club garments
- Polos — the workhorse of club uniforms. Ideal for coaches, officials, committee, and off-field club wear. Breathable options suit hot Aussie conditions.
- Jerseys & tees — lightweight training tops and match-day shirts that take names and numbers cleanly.
- Hoodies & crews — warm-ups, sideline layers and supporter merch that members will happily wear all winter.
- Singlets & performance tops — for running, fitness and warmer-weather sports.
We stock quality brands trusted across Australian sport and business, including AS Colour, Biz Collection, Syzmik, DNC Workwear, JB's Wear, Aussie Pacific, Nike and Podium. That range makes it easy to match fabric, fit and price point to your sport — a moisture-wicking training tee is a very different beast to a heavyweight fleece hoodie.
Prefer to supply your own garments? BYO (bring your own) is accepted, provided everything arrives brand new and unwashed so the print bonds properly. We don't sell blank garments on their own — the printing is the point — but if you've already sourced stock, we're happy to decorate it.
Step 2: Add names, numbers and player details
Personalisation is what turns a batch of shirts into a real team kit. DTF handles this brilliantly: player names, squad numbers, initials and roles can all be printed in full colour, with crisp edges and no colour limits.
When planning names and numbers, jot down a simple roster — garment, size, colour, name and number for each member. A tidy list up front saves a mountain of back-and-forth later and keeps every kit accurate. A few tips:
- Keep number fonts bold and legible from a distance — this is a jersey, not a business card.
- Decide placement early: names across the upper back, numbers below (or on the chest) is the classic layout.
- Standardise sizing across the roster so the kit looks like a set, not a mix-and-match.
On print size: our recommendations (for example, around 85mm across the chest) are just that — recommendations. You choose the dimensions that suit your design. The one hard rule is that the same physical print size is used across every garment size in an order — a Youth S and an Adult 3XL carry an identical print, so the kit stays visually consistent (we don't scale prints up or down per garment).
Step 3: Understand bulk pricing on a style code
This is where clubs save real money — and where our pricing is refreshingly simple. Bulk discounts apply automatically to the total quantity of a single style code. Crucially, that total combines across:
- Sizes — Youth through to adult plus sizes all count.
- Colours — home and away colourways in the same style combine.
- Print placements — front, back, sleeve and personalisation all add to the tally.
In other words, you don't need 30 identical shirts to hit a discount tier. Thirty shirts of the same style code — spread across sizes, two colours and different name-and-number prints — count as thirty toward your bulk price. That's ideal for clubs with a wide size range and multiple squads.
And for 99% of our range, there's no minimum order at all — you can order one or one hundred. A small number of promo lines and brands (Under Armour, for instance) do carry minimums, so we'll always flag those up front. For almost everything we stock, order exactly what your team needs.
Step 4: Supply your artwork (logos & designs)
Your club crest and any sponsor logos are the heart of the kit, so give them the best shot at printing sharply:
- Vector files (SVG, PDF, EPS, AI) are ideal — they scale to any size without losing quality.
- High-resolution PNGs (300 DPI at print size, transparent background) also work well.
- Avoid tiny screenshots or logos pulled from a website — they'll look pixelated once printed.
Because we print with DTF, you're not limited on colours or fine detail — gradients, multiple sponsor logos and intricate crests all reproduce faithfully, with no per-colour setup fees. If you're weighing up print methods, our Garment Printing Technology guide explains why DTF is the right call for detailed, full-colour team designs. Not sure your file is print-ready? Send it over and we'll check it before anything goes to production.
Step 5: Turnaround, shipping and reorders
Once your artwork and roster are locked in, production is fast: a realistic ~3-4 business day turnaround, printed in Australia — no offshore wait, no customs limbo. That's a genuine advantage when your season, event or staff start date is fixed.
Orders over $150 ship free anywhere in Australia, which most club orders clear comfortably. And when a new player signs, a hoodie goes missing or next season rolls around, reordering is painless — because we keep your artwork and specs on file, top-ups match your original kit exactly. No re-supplying logos, no guessing at sizes, no "close enough" mismatches.
As for longevity, DTF prints are engineered for long-lasting wear — they're built to handle a full season of training, matches and wash cycles without cracking or fading.
Ready to kit out your team?
Ordering custom team and club uniforms in Australia comes down to five steps: choose your garments, plan your names and numbers, lean on automatic bulk pricing, supply clean artwork, and let us handle a fast local turnaround. Whether you're outfitting a footy club, a netball squad, a school team or a tradie crew, we'll make the kit look sharp and the process painless. Explore our Bulk T-Shirt Printing options, or if you're sorting staff gear too, our Custom Workwear range covers the sideline and the worksite alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum order for custom team uniforms?
For 99% of our range there's no minimum — you can order a single item or a full squad's worth. A few promo lines and brands (such as Under Armour) do carry minimums, and we'll always let you know before you commit.
How does bulk pricing work for a club order?
Discounts apply automatically to the total quantity of a single style code, and that total combines across sizes, colours and print placements. So a mixed order of one style — different sizes, two colourways and individual names and numbers — all counts together toward your bulk tier.
How long will my team's uniforms take?
Typically around 3-4 business days once your artwork and order details are confirmed. Everything is printed here in Australia at our Adelaide base, so there's no offshore shipping delay.
Can I supply my own garments?
Yes — BYO is welcome, as long as the garments arrive brand new and unwashed so the DTF print bonds properly. We don't sell blank garments on their own, but we're happy to decorate stock you've already sourced.
What file format should I send for our club logo?
Vector files (SVG, PDF, EPS or AI) are best because they scale cleanly to any size. High-resolution PNGs at 300 DPI with a transparent background also work well. Send it through and we'll confirm it's print-ready before production.
Will the print survive a full season of washing?
Our DTF prints are engineered for long-lasting, durable wear — built to handle regular training, match days and wash cycles without cracking or fading across the season.