Custom Team Jerseys | South Florida

DTF, Sublimation, or Screen Print: How Custom Jerseys Are Made

Team jerseys are made differently than a normal T-shirt, and choosing the right method decides whether a jersey looks sharp all season. Here is how the three methods people search for work, and which of them Adorb actually does: we print names, numbers and logos with DTF in-house, we order all-over dye-sublimated jerseys through a partner, and we don't run screen-printing presses. We will tell you plainly which fits your team, your budget, and your timeline.

DTF (direct-to-film) transfer is a good fit for rec-league orders, and it is how Adorb prints names, numbers and logos in-house at our Hallandale Beach shop. Your logo, team name, and each player's number are printed onto a film and heat-pressed onto a blank athletic-mesh jersey. It holds fine detail and multiple colors, and it works on the moisture-wicking mesh fabric jerseys are actually made from. There is no minimum and no setup fee, so replacing one player's jersey mid-season does not mean paying a setup again. Most orders are ready in 1 to 10 days, depending on order size.

Dye-sublimation is the premium option, and the only one that dyes the fabric itself rather than printing on top of it: the ink becomes part of the polyester, so there's no printed layer sitting on the fabric. It's what full uniform manufacturers use for all-over-color jerseys, with the design carried through the whole shirt, not just a chest logo. Adorb doesn't run dye-sublimation in-house; we order all-over sublimated jerseys through a partner, and they take 10 to 14 days at minimum, so start early if you want one. If your date is closer than that, DTF names, numbers and logos on a blank jersey are the faster route.

Screen printing is the method many shops use once a team gets large enough, roughly two dozen or more jerseys sharing one identical, simple design. Each additional color needs its own screen, so it suits a clean one- or two-color crest best. Adorb doesn't run screen-printing presses; for a busier, multi-color logo we print the same design in full color with DTF, with no screens to set up.

Every jersey order starts with a digital proof showing your exact design, colors, and player numbering before anything is printed or ordered.

What We Can Print on a Jersey

A jersey order is rarely just one design. Between the front, the back, sleeves, and a full roster of names and numbers, here's what we handle on every team order:

• Team logo and name — front and/or back, in your team's exact colors, matched from a logo file, a photo of an old jersey, or a rough sketch.
• Player numbers — each jersey individually numbered, front or back or both, in a consistent font and size across the whole roster.
• Player names — above the number, spelled exactly as each family submits it, which is why we send a roster form instead of guessing from a group chat.
• Sponsor logos — many rec leagues require a local sponsor's name or logo on the jersey; we place it wherever your league's rules require.
• Captain marks, alternate colors, and goalkeeper jerseys — the small variations a real roster needs, handled as part of the same order rather than a separate job.

Pricing & Turnaround for Custom Jerseys

Jersey pricing depends on the printing method and how many jerseys you need. A single replacement jersey is priced differently than an 18-player roster with individual names and numbers. There is no minimum order, so request a free quote with your team size, colors, and whether you need names and numbers, and we'll reply with an itemized price, usually the same day.

The methods are quoted differently. DTF has no minimum and no setup fee, and we print it in-house. An all-over sublimated jersey is ordered through a partner, so mention it in your quote request and plan on 10 to 14 days at minimum. Screen printing is a method other shops use for large runs of one simple design; Adorb doesn't run it, and we print the same kind of order with DTF.

All-over sublimated jerseys, which Adorb orders through a partner, take 10 to 14 days at minimum, so plan them early. Everything we print in-house with DTF is ready faster: most orders in 1 to 10 days, depending on order size, and same-day options may be available on rush orders, though that is a possibility, not a promise. If you're working toward a specific season kickoff or tournament date, tell us that date up front when you request your quote and we'll plan backward from it.