KITVERRA / Buyer guide · October 14, 2026

Sublimated teamwear: how to prepare colours, logos and artwork

Sublimation gives clubs room to develop a complete visual identity across a garment. A strong result still depends on the artwork, the selected fabric and a clear approval process. Treat the online design as a concept to review, then confirm the production details for the chosen product.

Match the print process to the material

Epson explains that dye-sublimation uses polyester fabrics or suitable polymer-coated surfaces. Confirm the actual fabric composition and construction in the quotation; a design shown on screen does not establish a garment’s material specification. Read Epson’s overview of suitable sublimation materials.

Make the club identity easy to read

Start with the information that must remain visible: club name, player name, number and any approved sponsor artwork. Build the pattern around those areas. Dense graphics behind a number may look interesting close up while making it harder to recognise the player at a distance.

Check both sides of the garment. A front chest logo and a small mark near the back neckline can serve different purposes. Give the player name and back number enough clear space, and review the contrast against the surrounding print.

Specify a colour palette, not just a colour name

Write down the base colour and the main print colours. If the club has a documented colour reference, include it with the artwork. Keep a separate record for any sponsor colours that should remain fixed.

When you explore colours in the customizer, review the whole garment. Look at the base, graphic accents, names, numbers and outline colours together. A design that is clear on a dark base may need different accents or lettering contrast on a light base.

Supply useful logo files

Send the clearest available artwork, ideally the original vector file when available. Avoid using a compressed social-media screenshot as the only source. Identify which marks are mandatory and which are optional, and confirm permission to reproduce them.

For every placement, specify the garment side and intended position. Review how the artwork works on the full size range and around collars, seams, sleeves and waistbands. Confirm any production limitations with the supplier rather than relying on the preview alone.

Review the matching pieces

A coordinated kit does not require the same graphic to cover every item at the same scale. The jersey can carry the main club identity, while shorts or accessories use a related accent. Check the complete set so that colours, stripe directions and logo placements feel consistent.

Approve a defined version

Record the design reference, chosen colours and final text. Where a physical sample or colour check is agreed, use it to assess the intended material and print. Screens and exported images are useful for reviewing composition, but final colour and manufacturing approval should follow the process agreed in the written quotation.

Explore KITVERRA’s sport collections and attach your chosen style to an inquiry. Include the garment range, quantity, club artwork, player details and destination so the request can be reviewed as a complete package.

Updated October 14, 2026. Product specifications, price and delivery terms are confirmed in your own quotation.