Short answer: How much does it cost to make a jersey? It depends on quantity, fabric, decoration, and delivery date, so there is no honest single price. A manufacturer can give an exact number once it sees your specification. Send the details in the checklist below, and compare every quote on the same spec.
Key takeaways
No single price. The number moves with what you order and how it is built.
The spec sheet sets the quote. Two quotes only compare when they describe the same jersey.
Quantity matters most. Setup work is spread across the run, so per-jersey cost usually changes with volume.
Send five details. Garments, quantity, decoration, delivery month, and ship-to state get you a real number faster.
It is the question that starts most team uniform budgets: how much does it cost to make a jersey? People want one number. I can’t give you one, and I’d be wary of anyone who does before they have seen your spec.
I run Carcilo, so here is what I can and can’t say. We build sportswear programs for schools, clubs, and leagues from 20 units per design, and we don’t publish prices. What I can do is show you what moves the price and how to compare quotes fairly.
Ready with your details? Send them through our quote form, or read on.
What sets the price of a custom team jersey?
If you’re asking how much is a custom jersey, the honest answer starts with how it is built, not with the logo. These are the inputs any supplier prices, and they hold for custom team jerseys of any sport.
| What changes | Why it moves the price |
|---|---|
| Quantity per design | Setup work is spread across the run, so the per-jersey cost usually shifts with volume |
| Fabric and weight | A heavier or more technical knit costs more than a basic one |
| Construction | Panels, mesh sections, collars, and reversible builds add cutting and sewing steps |
| Decoration | Sublimation, embroidery, and screen printing are priced differently, and more colors or locations add work |
| Names and numbers | Personalizing each player adds a step to every jersey |
| Size run | A wide youth-to-adult split can mean more patterns and more sorting |
| Delivery date and freight | Tight timelines can limit options, and freight depends on ship-to state and how the order is packed |
These are common patterns, and every supplier prices them differently. Other suppliers publish similar lists, which I’ve linked at the end.
How much does it cost to make a jersey at 20 units versus a full league?
Usually less per jersey as the run grows, because artwork, pattern, and setup work are spread over more pieces. That is a common pattern, not a promise, and the size of the effect depends on the supplier and the spec. The custom jersey cost per piece at 20 units and at a full league order are two different quotes.
Our Sportswear minimum order quantity (MOQ) starts from 20 units per design. That is low enough for one age group and still a real production run. A club that puts every age group on one specification, as in our program for clubs and leagues, spreads the same setup over far more jerseys.
Ask any supplier for quotes at two or three quantities. The gap between them tells you more than the first number does.
How much does decoration change the cost of a custom jersey?
It changes it a lot, and it is the easiest input to compare wrongly. Full-color sublimation prints the design into the fabric. Embroidery is stitched on. Screen printing lays ink on the surface. Each is priced differently, and more colors, more locations, or higher stitch counts add work.
Sublimated team uniforms can carry names, numbers, and sponsor logos in the same run instead of a second job afterward. If a quote leaves decoration vague, what it costs to make a jersey will change later, as a change order. For stitched logos, see our embroidery services. To compare the three methods side by side, read sublimation vs screen printing vs embroidery.
What is a uniform spec sheet, and why does it decide your quote?
A spec sheet is the one-page description of the jersey: garment type, fabric weight, stitch type, printed or embroidered branding, colors, and the size run. It is what a supplier prices, and it is what makes two quotes comparable.
Without one, each supplier fills the gaps with its own assumptions, and you end up comparing numbers for different jerseys. The most common mismatch is fabric weight, then decoration placement, then what the size run includes.
How do you compare two jersey quotes fairly?
Put the same specification in front of both suppliers, then check these lines. If you’re comparing a dealer with a manufacturer, our guide on team uniform manufacturer or dealer explains who does what.
| Ask both suppliers | Why it changes the number |
|---|---|
| Is the quote per piece or per order? | A per-order total hides the unit cost |
| What fabric and weight? | Different fabrics are not the same jersey |
| What decoration, where, and how many colors? | Placement and color count change the work |
| Are names and numbers included? | Some quotes price them separately |
| Are setup or artwork charges included? | Ask whether they are itemized or built in |
| Is a sample approved before bulk? | It protects you from a wrong first run |
| What are the rush terms? | Rush policies vary, so ask before you need one |
| Are freight and delivery date in the quote? | Landed cost differs from ex-factory cost |
| What record is kept for a reorder? | It decides whether next season matches |
Have a spec and want a second quote? Send it through our quote form and we’ll quote it as written.
Will a reorder match and cost the same?
Matching is a spec question. At Carcilo, every program is built from a locked specification sheet, so a reorder starts from the original file. That is what we mean by jerseys built to a locked spec. Price is a separate question: we quote each reorder on its own, based on the quantity and specification at that time.
The custom team uniform cost for a reorder is a fresh quote every time. Whichever supplier you use, ask what they keep on record after the first order. A supplier that keeps nothing can’t match next season.
What does a spec sheet lock on a real order?
From the Factory Floor: where the spec sheet fits
Every Carcilo program is built from one locked specification sheet covering fabric weight, stitch type, printed or embroidered branding, and a locked size run. Branding is locked at sample approval. We manufacture the garment, we don’t decorate blanks that someone else made.
The order runs through inquiry, requirements, quote, sampling, and approval before production, then quality check and shipment. A reorder starts from the saved spec. Production runs through a manufacturing partner with 20+ years of experience in sportswear and jackets.
What do you send to get a quote?
A real number comes faster when we have the basics. Send your garments, an estimated quantity per style, the split between youth and adult sizes (a team uniform size chart or a roster list works), your logo files and where they go, names and numbers if you need them, your target delivery month, and your ship-to state.
Our form has a message box, so put delivery month and ship-to state there. If you’re building your own team label, mention it, since that is OEM production rather than a standard team order.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to make a jersey for a team?
There is no single price. The cost depends on quantity per design, fabric, construction, decoration, size run, and delivery date. A manufacturer can quote an exact number once it sees your specification. Carcilo does not publish prices, and every program is quoted on its own.
How much does a custom jersey cost?
It depends on the same factors as any custom order. A simple one-color jersey and a fully sublimated jersey with names, numbers, and sponsor logos are priced differently. Ask each supplier to quote the same specification so the numbers can be compared.
How much do team uniforms cost on average?
No honest average exists across all programs, because sport, garment count, fabric, and decoration differ so much. Published price guides usually come from suppliers with their own price lists. The reliable number is a quote based on your own roster and specification.
Does ordering more lower the price per jersey?
Often it does, because setup work such as artwork and pattern preparation is spread across more units. The effect varies by supplier and by specification, so ask for quotes at two or three quantities before you decide.
What is the minimum order for custom team jerseys?
At Carcilo, Sportswear orders start from 20 units per design. Minimums differ by supplier, and some count per order instead of per design, so ask which one applies.
What should I send to get an accurate jersey quote?
Send your garments, estimated quantity per style, the split between youth and adult sizes, logo files and placement, names and numbers if needed, your target delivery month, and your ship-to state. The quote form has a message box for the details it does not ask for.
Can I reorder the same jersey later?
At Carcilo, every program is built from a locked specification sheet, so a reorder starts from the original spec instead of a new design conversation. Ask any supplier what record they keep before you order.
How long does production take?
Bulk production typically takes 2 to 4 weeks after sample approval and bulk payment confirmation, depending on order size and specification, and we confirm it at quote.
Sources
- Dynasty Custom, How Much Do Custom Team Uniforms Cost? (2026)
- Team Sports Planet, How Much Do Football Team Uniforms Cost
Author: Moaaz Khalid, Founder, Carcilo. Last reviewed: September 30, 2026. What we say about Carcilo’s minimums and process is confirmed by Carcilo. What we say about how suppliers price is a common pattern and varies by supplier.
