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How to Decorate Football Jerseys
Football jerseys aren't like most other sports jerseys. In addition to lettering for names, numbers are needed for the front, back, and sleeves/shoulders, each in a different size. And all must be made of tough, durable material. See our recommendations below for creating great-looking, long-lasting football uniforms.
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Jersey Material: Polyester Dazzle cloth and Poly-Tuff 150 Denier texturized polyester mesh
Recommended Material for Heat Transfer Letters and Numbers: Thermo-FILM® Application: 330° for 6-8 seconds with medium pressure (#4) Accessories Needed: Reusable Cover Sheet, lettering layout boards, pre-mask tape |
Common Letter and Number Sizes and Decorating Regulations:
| Youth Size | Adult Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | 2" | 3" |
| Front Number | 8" | 10" |
| Back Number | 10" | 12" |
| Sleeve/Shoulder Number | 3" | 4" |
| Player Positions assume the following numbers: | |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | Quarterbacks and Kickers |
| 10-19 | Quarterbacks, Receivers, Tight Ends, and Kickers |
| 20-49 | Running Backs and Defensive Backs |
| 50-59 | Centers and Linebackers |
| 60-79 | Defensive and Offensive Linemen |
| 80-89 | Receivers and Tight Ends (or 40-49 if all in this range are taken) |
| 90-99 | Defensive Linemen and Linebackers |
Numbers on the front of the jersey must be at least eight inches high; numbers on back, ten inches.
Football Practice Jerseys
| Jersey Material: Porthole mesh
Recommended Material for Heat Transfer Letters and Numbers: Pre-cut vinyl Application: 330-350° with firm pressure (#7). Tack for 3-5 seconds; peel paper face, then cover and heat seal for 15 seconds Accessories Needed: Teflon® cover sheet, cardboard layout templates, pre-mask tape |