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How to Decorate Football Uniforms & Apparel

Decorate the complete football player and fans.

Football uniforms aren't like a lot of other sports uniforms; in addition to lettering for names, numbers in several different sizes are needed for the front, back, and sleeves/shoulders of football jerseys. Plus, selecting a durable material that can withstand player contact is important. Don’t forget the practice clothing, spirit and fan wear.

360° View of Youth Football Decoration
Infograph for Decorating Football Players Head-to-Toe

Game Day Uniform
Practice Gear Uniform
Spirit Wear Uniform
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Game Day Football Uniforms – For High School, College, Travel, & Recreational

Jersey

Pants

For a no-sew option, use Thermo-FILM®.

Football Game Day Uniform Back
Jersey Back: Pre-Spaced Text & Pre-Cut Numbers
Football Game Day Uniform Pants
Uniform Pants: Custom CAD-CUT® Logo

Letter & Number Product Recommendation

  • Pre-Cut Numbers – most cost effective, available in 1 or 2-color
  • Pre-Spaced Text – pre-aligned on carrier for easy placement, available in 1 or 2-color

Material Recommendation

Tips

  • Check with appropriate division or league to verify numbering and lettering regulations
  • Use a heat transfer material that blocks dye migration for dark-colored and polyester uniforms
  • Use a layout board to help with alignment when using pre-cuts
  • Pro Block or Varsity are the most popular fonts
  • Add logos or numbers to helmets, gloves, shoes
Common Letter & Number Sizes
Youth Size Adult Size
Name 2" 3"
Front Number 8" 10"
Back Number 10" 12"
Sleeve/Shoulder
Number		 3" 4"

Numbering Guide for Player Positions

1 - 9
Quarterbacks
Kickers
10 - 19
Quarterbacks
Receivers
Tight Ends
Kickers
20 - 49
Running Backs
Defensive Backs
50 - 59
Centers
Linebackers
60 - 79
Defensive Linemen
Offensive Linemen
80 - 89
Receivers
Tight Ends
(or 40-49 if all numbers in this range are taken)
90 - 99
Defensive Linemen
Linebackers

Football Practice Wear

Shirt

  • Shirt Fabric: Poly/Nylon Blend
  • Heat Transfer Material:
    Premium Plus™ Gold
  • Application:
    280-330°F for 8-12 seconds with medium pressure (#4)
  • Product:
    Shirt Front: Team Perfect 2.5", Team US Font

Shorts

  • Shorts Fabric: Polyester
  • Heat Transfer Material:
    Thermo-FILM® Gold
  • Application:
    330°F for 6-8 seconds with medium pressure (#4)
  • Product:
    Practice Shorts: Pre-Spaced Text 1.5", Team US Font
    Practice Shorts: Pre-Cut Numbers 4", iGuardian Left & Right Font

Bag

Football Practice Shorts
Shorts: Pre-Cut Numbers
Football Bag
Bag: CAD-CUT® Any Word. Any Way.™ & Pre-Cut Numbers

Letter & Number Product Recommendation

  • Pre-Cut Numbers – most cost effective, available in 1 or 2-color
  • Pre-Spaced Text – pre-aligned on carrier for easy placement, available in 1 or 2-color
  • Team Perfect – both text and graphic arrive pre-aligned on a carrier for easy placement

Material Recommendation

Tips

  • Check with appropriate division or league to verify numbering and lettering regulations
  • Use a heat transfer material that blocks dye migration for dark-colored and polyester uniforms
  • Use a layout board to help with alignment when using pre-cuts
  • Pro Block or Varsity are the most popular fonts
  • Add decal logos or numbers to helmets

Numbering Guide for Player Positions

1 - 9
Quarterbacks
Kickers
10 - 19
Quarterbacks
Receivers
Tight Ends
Kickers
20 - 49
Running Backs
Defensive Backs
50 - 59
Centers
Linebackers
60 - 79
Defensive Linemen
Offensive Linemen
80 - 89
Receivers
Tight Ends
(or 40-49 if all numbers in this range are taken)
90 - 99
Defensive Linemen
Linebackers

Football Spirit Wear

Jacket

Jacket

For a no-sew option, use Thermo-FILM®.

Football Spirit Wear Jacket
Jacket Back: SimStitch Any Word. Any Way.™
Football Spirit Wear Hat
Under the Bill: Custom CAD-CUT® Logo

Football Fan Wear

How this Fan Wear Was Made

Football Fan Wear Sweatshirt
Sweatshirt Back: Custom CAD-CUT® Logo

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