Winter Sports Team Kit Printing Guide (Footy, Netball, Rugby)
Winter season means one thing for local clubs across Sydney: kit orders. Whether you're running a footy club, netball team, or rugby side, getting your kit right before the season starts saves you a scramble (and a mismatched bench) come round one. Here's what to think about before you place the order.
Choosing the Right Fabric
Winter sports kit takes a beating — mud, rain, tackles, and a full season of weekly washing. A lightweight fashion tee simply won't hold up the way a proper sports fabric will. Look for moisture-wicking, quick-dry blends that handle sweat and wet weather without holding water or stretching out of shape. Our fabric guide covers the difference between everyday cotton tees and performance blends if you're comparing options, and our post on fabric for running event tees is a useful reference too, since a lot of the same durability and moisture-wicking factors apply to team sport.
Screen Printing, DTF, or Embroidery for Team Kit?
Screen printing is usually the best value for full team runs with sponsor logos and numbers in solid colours — the more jerseys you order, the cheaper each one gets.
DTF is worth considering for smaller squads, one-off representative jerseys, or kit with a lot of colour detail in the design.
Embroidery is the go-to for club badges and text that needs to survive years of wear — it holds up better than print on high-friction areas like collars and cuffs.
If you're not sure which is the better fit for your club's numbers and budget, our screen printing vs DTF breakdown and embroidery vs screen printing guide both go into more detail.
Sponsor Logos and Numbering
Most club kit needs to juggle a team crest, sponsor logos, and individual player numbers — sometimes all on the one jersey. Get sizing and placement locked in early, since squeezing in extra sponsor logos after a design is finalised is one of the most common causes of delay. Numbering can be printed or heat-pressed depending on the fabric, so flag it upfront if every player needs a different number.
Timing It Around the Season
Winter sports kit is one of the most date-sensitive orders we handle — nobody wants round one without a full strip. Order as early as you can once player numbers and sponsor artwork are confirmed, ideally well before pre-season training kicks off. If you're topping up a squad mid-season for new players, same-day printing can help for smaller top-up orders, though full new kit runs still need proper lead time.
Beyond the Playing Kit
Match-day jerseys aren't the only thing clubs order — training tees, club hoodies, and team-building event tees for presentation nights or end-of-season events are worth planning at the same time, since ordering it all together often works out cheaper than separate small runs later.
Get Your Club's Kit Sorted
If you're organising kit for a footy, netball, or rugby club this winter, get in touch with your player numbers, sponsor logos, and season start date, and we'll help you land on the right fabric and print method for the season ahead. Head to custom apparel printing to see what's possible, or start a quick order to get the ball rolling.
