Custom Rugby Sevens Kits: The Ultimate Guide

Short answer: a custom rugby sevens kit is a lighter, closer-fitting jersey and matching shorts, printed with your club’s colours, names and numbers, built for a fast game with fewer players and more running. To order one, settle the fit, colours and roster first, approve a proof, and allow production time plus shipping before your first tournament.

This guide covers what makes a sevens kit different from a fifteens kit, what to look for in jerseys and shorts, and how ordering works with Offered Impex, a factory-direct maker of custom sublimated rugby uniforms.

How is a sevens kit different from a fifteens kit?

Sevens is played on a full-size pitch with seven players a side, in short halves, often several games in one day. That changes what players need from their kit:

• More running, less scrummaging. Players sprint and change direction far more, so a lighter jersey with a closer fit helps.
• Less loose fabric. A close fit gives opponents less to grab in a tackle.
• Several games a day. Kits get wet with sweat and rain and may need to dry between games, so a lighter fabric matters.
• Squad size. A sevens squad is usually twelve or thirteen players, which fits well above a 10-piece minimum order.

Before you order, check your tournament or league rules for anything they require on kit colours, numbering or clash strips.

What should a rugby sevens jersey have?

Fit

Most sevens players want an athletic fit: close to the body without restricting the shoulders or chest. Ask for a size chart and compare it with your players’ chest measurements rather than their usual T-shirt size.

Strong seams and collar

Even in sevens, jerseys are pulled and grabbed in every tackle. Look for strong stitching at the shoulders, underarms and side seams, and a collar or neckline that holds its shape after repeated pulls.

Print that survives contact

With full sublimation, colours, logos, names and numbers go into the fabric, so they do not crack, peel or fade when the jersey stretches in a tackle. There is no stiff print layer sitting on top, and the design can run across seams and sleeves. Read more about how sublimation printing works.

Comfort over a long day

Choose a fabric that moves sweat away from the body and dries reasonably fast. Tournament days are long, and a heavy wet jersey is a real problem by the last game.

What about rugby sevens shorts?

• Strength first. Shorts are grabbed in rucks and tackles. Seams and the waistband need to hold.
• Room to sprint. The cut must allow a full stride without riding up.
• Matching colours. Order shorts in the same design session as jerseys, so colours match on the pitch.
• Numbers on shorts. Some clubs add numbers or a small logo on the leg. Decide this before the proof stage.

Designing your sevens kit

Sevens kits tend to be bolder than fifteens kits, and sublimation suits that well because there is no extra cost per colour in the design itself. A few practical points:

• Contrast for numbers. Pick a number colour that stands out against the jersey from the stand and on camera.
• Sponsor space. Plan where sponsor logos go before you design the pattern, so they are not lost in it.
• Exact colours. If your club colours are specific, share the code. Our sublimation colour guide explains how colour matching works.
• A second kit. If tournaments ask for a clash strip, design both kits together.

You do not need a designer. We offer free design help: send your crest, a sketch or a reference photo, and we prepare the design for you.

How to order custom rugby sevens kits

1. Send your brief. Crest, colours, items (jersey, shorts, anything else) and your tournament date.
2. Review the free digital proof. Check colours, crest placement, spelling and numbers. Colours off? You approve first.
3. Send your roster. Sizes, names and numbers for each player. You can mix sizes, names and numbers in one order.
4. Approve and get your date. We confirm the delivery date when the order is approved.
5. Production and checks. Production takes 5 to 7 working days after approval, and every order is checked on fabric, stitching, sizing and print quality.
6. Shipping. The order ships to you.

Our minimum order is 10 pieces. If you want to feel the fabric and check fit first, you can order a sample before the full order.

Timing your order before a tournament

Work backwards from the first game. Count shipping, then 5 to 7 working days of production, then the time your club needs to agree on the design and collect sizes. Collecting sizes is usually the slowest part, so start that first. Leave a few spare days for a late player or a size swap.

Common mistakes when ordering sevens kits

• Ordering exact squad numbers. Add one or two spare jerseys for late additions or injuries.
• Guessing sizes. Measure players against the supplier’s size chart, especially for an athletic fit.
• Skipping the proof check. Read every name and number on the proof before you approve.
• Ordering shorts later. Separate orders can make colour matching harder.
• Forgetting other squads. If your club has youth or women’s sevens teams, order them in the same design.

Sevens kits for youth and women’s teams

Many clubs run several sevens squads. Using one design across all of them keeps the club look consistent and makes ordering simpler. See our women’s rugby uniforms and youth rugby uniforms pages for those fits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a rugby sevens jersey and a normal rugby jersey?

A sevens jersey is usually lighter and closer fitting, because sevens involves more running and open play. Both need strong seams and a print that survives tackles.

What is the minimum order for custom rugby sevens kits?

Our minimum order is 10 pieces, and you can mix sizes, names and numbers in one order.

How long do custom rugby sevens kits take?

Production takes 5 to 7 working days after you approve the design, plus shipping. We confirm the delivery date when the order is approved.

Will names and numbers crack or peel?

No. With full sublimation they are part of the fabric, so they do not crack, peel or fade.

Can I see a sample before ordering for the whole squad?

Yes. You can order a sample first, and every order also gets a free digital proof before printing.

Can you design the kit for us?

Yes. Design help is free. Send your crest, colours and an idea, and we prepare the design and proof.

Get your sevens kit ready for the next tournament

Start your custom rugby sevens kit order and we send a free digital proof before anything is printed. Prefer to talk it through? Request a call and we call you back within 1 to 3 hours.