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Voyager Sportswear is a custom cycling apparel manufacturer. We make jerseys, gilets, long-sleeve tops and jackets for cycling clubs, event organisers, race teams and brands. Our cycling jerseys have a front zip and rear pockets, and each one is briefed by riding use and by race or relaxed fit.
Brief by riding use
| Riding use | Typical garments | What decides the brief | Size split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club kit | Short-sleeve jersey, gilet, long-sleeve top | One design, several fits (race and relaxed), reordered each season | Known from the members' list |
| Event or sportive | Short-sleeve jersey sold or given to entrants | One artwork, sponsor block, many sizes, date fixed by the event | Estimated before registration closes |
| Race team | Jersey, gilet, jacket in one design | Tight fit, rider-specific sizing, sponsor layout that changes between seasons | Known per rider |
| Retail collection | Jersey and outer layers in several colourways | A brand's own fit block, size chart and labelling | Assortment by size, decided by the brand |
Fit types and the panel brief
Cycling fit is described by the riding position it is cut for, and the panel layout follows from it. A race fit is cut for a low position: short front length, longer back, sleeves set to sit flat with the arms forward, a snug hem. A relaxed or club fit is cut closer to a training top, with more ease through the chest and a hem that sits level when standing. State which one you want per style, and state it in measurements if you have a fit block you trust: chest, front length, back length, sleeve length from the shoulder point, hem circumference. A reference garment in the fit you like, with a note of what to change, is the next best thing.
Panels matter twice on a cycling jersey. First for fit: a side panel that runs under the arm, a raglan or set-in sleeve, and a separate rear pocket panel each change how the jersey sits on the bike. Second for artwork: on the cut-panel sublimation route each panel is printed before sewing, so a graphic that crosses a seam depends on artwork placement, seam allowance and sewing accuracy, and it is checked on the sample rather than assumed from the file. Printed before cutting or branded after explains what the route does and does not control. For the fabric, say what the garment must do in your words and let the quotation respond: the performance fabric brief and specifying stretch and recovery give the vocabulary.
Rear pockets, zips and the choices in the brief
Voyager Sportswear makes cycling jerseys with rear pockets. In the brief, give the number of pockets (for example three, or three plus a zipped pocket), their depth, whether the pocket panel is a separate cut with its own artwork and how the top edge is finished. On the sample, check pocket depth, opening tension and where the pockets sit when loaded.
The front zip is the second decision: full or half length, zip length in centimetres, a zip garage at the collar or not, the zip colour against the artwork and a locking or non-locking slider. Each of these is a component on the bill of materials, and the quotation prices the component you specify, so it pays to specify it.
Components the quotation must confirm
This list can serve as the trims section of the brief. Give each line a value, mark it for the quotation to propose, or mark it not required. None of these components is included unless it is agreed for the order.
- Front zip: length, type, colour, garage.
- Rear pocket zip, if any: length, position, colour.
- Hem gripper: type (silicone band, elastic, none), width, whether it runs the full hem.
- Sleeve hem: gripper, raw-cut, folded or bound.
- Collar: height, construction, any zip garage.
- Contrast or reflective-look trim, if wanted: position, quantity, and whether you supply it or we source it. A reflective look does not imply reflective performance, which needs separate evidence for the component.
- Labels: woven, printed or heat-transferred neck label, and the care label content.
- Packing: individual poly bag, how the garment is folded, cartons by size or by rider.
The trims entry in the glossary defines the categories.
Check fabric and fit in the riding position
Try a cycling jersey sample with the arms forward, not only standing upright, and check how the front folds, back coverage, sleeve tension and where the zip and pockets sit. Tell us the riding use and whether the jersey is worn next to the skin or over another layer. Measurements and a reference garment in the fit you expect say more than a label such as “race fit”.
Describe the fabric feel, stretch direction, coverage and care requirements. If you want different fabrics in the body and the sides, say what each one is for and ask us to check feasibility. Approve colours and graphics on the proposed fabrics, looking closely at any seam or zip that splits a sponsor mark.
Example: a club design and a public-event order
A club may have a known rider list and repeat artwork, while a public ride may have to work with estimated sizes and get sponsor approval before registration closes, so the two have different deadlines for final data. For either enquiry, send the intended use, quantity, artwork or reference, size information, destination and date. Say which pockets and zip you need, and mark grippers and other specialist details as requested features for assessment.
We can help you work out the garment specification and the design layout. Before you approve the cost and development scope of the sample, agree which features it is meant to prove.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between a race fit and a club fit cycling jersey?
A race fit cycling jersey is cut for a low riding position, with a short front, a longer back, sleeves that sit flat with the arms forward and a snug hem. A club or relaxed fit is closer to a training top, with more ease through the chest and a hem that sits level when standing. State the fit per style in measurements: chest, front length, back length, sleeve length and hem circumference.
Does Voyager Sportswear make cycling jerseys with a front zip and rear pockets?
Yes, Voyager Sportswear makes cycling jerseys with a front zip and rear pockets. State the number of pockets, for example three or three plus a zipped pocket, their depth, whether the pocket panel is a separate cut with its own artwork and how the top edge is finished. For the zip, give the length, the colour against the artwork and the slider type. On the sample, check pocket depth, opening tension and the loaded position.
How do I order custom cycling jerseys for a club or an event?
A club or event order for custom cycling jerseys starts with the riding use, quantities, artwork or a reference garment, size information, destination and required date. A club may have a known rider list, while a public ride may need estimated sizes and sponsor approval before registration closes. State the pockets and the zip you need, and mark grippers or other specialist details as requested features for assessment. Alongside jerseys, Voyager Sportswear makes cycling gilets, long-sleeve tops and jackets.
For an enquiry
Send the garment and 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
