Voyager Sportswear makes jerseys in series: full-print sublimated polyester shirts produced as one design in the quantities and sizes of the order, from 100 pieces per style, in our factory in Turkey. The design is transferred onto the cut polyester panels before they are sewn, so the jersey carries its colours from seam to seam with no printed layer on top.
What makes a jersey sublimated, and how to recognise one, is explained in what is a sublimated jersey. This page shows what we make, how a bulk order runs and where each type of buyer finds the detail for their case.
The jerseys in our production
Two jerseys from our own production show the range. One has a crew neck, short sleeves, an all-over sublimated graphic, a chequered band across the body and printed chest and sleeve logotypes. The other has a high stand neck, long colour-block sleeves and a small applied hem label. Between them they cover the decisions every jersey pattern involves: the neckline, the sleeve length, whether the sleeves carry their own colour or graphic and where the marks sit.
The same family is cut for football (soccer), basketball, volleyball, handball, cycling, rugby, running and athletics, ice hockey, esports, baseball and softball and cricket. The sport pages describe what each game asks of the garment. Shorts and training sets complete the kit.
How a bulk jersey order runs
- Brief. A reference jersey, sketch or tech pack, the artwork or design idea, the fabric requirements and an estimated size breakdown for each style. Size breakdowns and numbering shows the format.
- Quotation. The price follows the specification and the quantity per style; what decides the price of bulk sublimated jerseys lists the choices that move it.
- Sample. Pattern, print placement and colour are checked on a physical jersey before bulk production, as described in approving colour.
- Bulk production. We cut the panels, print the artwork on transfer paper, transfer it onto the panels by heat and sew the jerseys in house. Numbers are applied on request, and the order passes a quality check. How a custom sublimated jersey is made shows each step.
- Packing. Packing follows the agreed specification, for example by style and size with a packing list that repeats the size breakdown.
Keep the approved sample, the print files and the size breakdown together: they are the starting point for a reorder.
Who orders jerseys in bulk
- Race and event organisers: participant, finisher and staff shirts. See race shirts and event sportswear.
- Clubs, teams and academies: match and training jerseys for every team in the club. See teamwear for clubs.
- Companies: shirts in company colours for company runs, sports days and staff teams. See sports shirts for companies.
- Promotional and event agencies: jerseys and shirts for a client's campaign or event. See merchandising and event companies.
- Wholesalers and distributors: repeatable styles for resale from stock. See wholesalers and distributors.
- Teamwear dealers: kits for their club customers under the dealer's own label. See private label teamwear for dealers.
Which decoration suits which mark
Sublimation, DTF, heat transfer and embroidery are all done in house, and one jersey often combines two of them.
| Method | Suits on a jersey | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Sublimation | Full-print designs, gradients, patterns across seams, sponsor logos and numbers inside the artwork | Needs polyester and a light base fabric; white in the design is the unprinted fabric |
| DTF | Multicolour logos, including light colours on a dark area | A thin film on the surface; tested on sublimated polyester for dye migration |
| Heat transfer | Numbers and simple logos in one or two colours | Pressed on after sewing; the same dye-migration test applies |
| Embroidery | Crests and logos with a raised, lasting finish | Adds weight and stiffness; very fine lines and small text do not stitch cleanly |
Choosing sublimation, DTF, heat transfer or embroidery compares the methods in depth.
Minimum and price
The minimum is 100 pieces per style. The unit price follows the specification and the way the order is split, as set out in what decides the price of bulk sublimated jerseys.
Questions and answers
How can a team keep its current jersey fit with a new sponsor design?
A team keeps its current jersey fit by sending the current jersey as a reference garment and stating that the fit is to be kept, not only an image of the new print. Neck, sleeve, body length and fit define the pattern, and a new graphic cannot correct a fit problem. The reverse also applies: a new collar or sleeve is a construction change even when every logo stays the same.
Which other garments can be made to match a sublimated jersey?
Shorts, training tops, tracksuits, jackets and polo shirts can be made in the same colours or design as the jersey, so a club, event or company gets a matching set. Each garment is its own style, with its own pattern and size breakdown and a minimum of 100 pieces. Where the fabrics differ, colour is approved on each fabric, because the same print file can look different on a different material.
What should be checked on a custom jersey sample before bulk production?
Compare the sample with the stated measurements rather than with the size label alone, and check the neckline as the jersey goes on, sleeve movement, body length and the print at the edges and seams. Review the lightest colour and any areas stretched in wear, and record comments as one dated list with photographs. Before bulk, approve the corrected garment and confirm the final artwork, size breakdown and any number list, because a successful fit sample does not approve a sponsor file that arrives later.
For an enquiry
Send the jersey design or a reference, quantities by style and size, your fabric requirements, any numbers required, the destination and the date you need the goods. Voyager Sportswear usually sends a first reply within 24 hours. Request a quote
