Custom Tracksuits for Clubs: What to Specify Before You Order
A club tracksuit is worn at every away trip, warm-up and presentation, so small spec mistakes show up on a lot of people. This guide lists what to decide before you ask a manufacturer for a quote.
- Decide jacket style, pants cuff and pocket layout first, because they change both the look and the price.
- Pick fabric for how the suit is used: travel and warm-ups need different weight from training.
- Fix logo size and position once, and apply the same rules to every size.
- Order a size run from player measurements, then approve a sample before bulk production.
Choose the tracksuit style
Start with the silhouette. Most clubs choose between a full-zip jacket and a pullover top, and between straight-leg pants and pants with an elasticated or zipped ankle cuff. A full-zip jacket is easier to put on over a kit and easier to take off between games. A pullover is simpler and often costs less to make, but it is harder to wear over shin guards or a shirt with a number on the back.
Pockets matter more than they seem. Zipped hand pockets keep keys and phones secure on a travel day, while open pockets are quicker to use. Decide this up front, because a manufacturer will price and sample them differently. If you want to see how different layouts look in practice, compare the navy tracksuit ART# MI-8901 with red, white and light blue chest stripes with the black tracksuit ART# MI-8904 with orange shoulder panels and side stripes.
Fabric and weight
Tracksuits for clubs usually use a polyester knit, a polyester-cotton fleece, or a lighter woven shell. Knit and fleece feel warmer and softer, which suits cold-weather warm-ups. A woven shell packs smaller and sheds light rain, which suits travel. Many clubs end up with one suit for all of this, so choose the fabric that handles the most common use.
Fabric weight is measured in GSM, grams per square metre. Heavier is warmer but also bulkier in a kit bag. Ask your manufacturer for the GSM and composition of the sample fabric in writing instead of judging by feel alone. Our sportswear fabric guide explains how polyester blends behave, and our GSM explainer covers weight in more detail.
If you plan to use sublimation for the whole panel design, the base fabric needs to be polyester or a high-polyester blend, because the dye bonds with synthetic fibre. Cotton-rich fleece takes embroidery and screen printing better.
Club branding and placement
Most club tracksuits carry a crest on the left chest, a sponsor or club name on the back, and sometimes player names on the sleeve or pants. Product pages on this site list logo options such as satin stitching, silk printing, normal and 3D embroidery and heat transfer print, plus patches, badges and labels. Which one fits depends on the fabric and how detailed your crest is.
| Branding method | Suits | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | Crests on jackets and fleece | Fine detail can fill in at small sizes |
| Heat transfer print | Smooth knits, small logos, names | Edges can lift if the wrong film is used |
| Sublimation | All-over or panel designs on polyester | Needs polyester fabric and careful colour matching |
| Patches and badges | Official club or league crests | Adds a sewing step and thickness |
Sizing a whole squad
A club order spans juniors, adults, wide and narrow builds, and often coaches and staff. Collect chest, waist, hip and inseam measurements from a sample of players in each age group, then build your size run from those numbers instead of guessing from shirt sizes. The sizing and fit guide for team uniforms walks through this step by step. Maswiz can supply all sizes, and you should ask for a size chart in centimetres and inches before you finalise quantities.
Decide fit before you decide sizes. A slim athletic cut, a regular cut and a relaxed cut all produce different measurements at the same label size. Pick one cut for the whole squad so the team looks uniform on the pitch.
Specification checklist
- Jacket style: full zip, half zip or pullover, with collar or hood
- Pants style: straight or tapered leg, ankle cuff, zipped or open pockets
- Fabric type, composition and GSM for jacket and pants
- Main colours, panel colours and trim colours, with a reference code for each
- Crest, sponsor and name placement, with size in millimetres
- Branding method for each position
- Size run and quantity per size, including juniors and staff
- Labels, packaging and any individual naming requirements
Common mistakes
Skipping the sample
A tracksuit looks different in a photo than on a player. Approve a physical sample before the full run.
Mixing fits across sizes
Changing the cut between junior and adult lines makes the squad look uneven.
Vague colour briefs
"Dark blue" can mean ten different shades. Give a reference code for every colour.
Late crest changes
Changing artwork after sampling can restart the approval process. Lock the design first.
From brief to approved sample
- Write the briefUse the checklist above and attach crest artwork, colours and a size chart.
- Request a quotationMinimum order, lead time and sample terms are confirmed in the quotation. Our guide to getting a custom sportswear quote shows what to include.
- Review and approve the sampleCheck fit, colour, logo placement, zips and stitching on a real person.
- Confirm the size runLock quantities per size and any names before bulk production starts.
If you are comparing options before writing a brief, browse the full tracksuits category, including the grey tracksuit ART# MI-8902 with black shoulder panels. All of our tracksuits are made in Sialkot, Pakistan, with custom colours, logos and sublimation printing and private label options.
Frequently asked questions
What should a club tracksuit be made of?
It depends on use. Polyester knit or fleece suits cold warm-ups, a woven shell suits travel and light rain. Ask for the GSM and composition in writing.
Can I add player names and numbers to tracksuits?
Usually yes, by heat transfer, print or embroidery. Confirm the method and placement with your manufacturer before sampling.
How many sizes should I order?
Cover every age group and build in your squad. Measure a sample of players and build the size run from those numbers.
What are the minimum order and lead time?
Minimum order, lead time and sample terms are confirmed in the quotation.
Ready to quote your club tracksuits?
Send your crest, colours and size run, and we will reply with a quotation.
