How to Order Custom Hockey Jerseys for Your Team

At Offered Impex, a factory-direct maker of custom sublimated team uniforms, this is the process every hockey team follows. The details below help you avoid the two problems coaches and team managers run into most often: jerseys that are too tight over shoulder pads, and roster changes after the design is approved.

Custom hockey jersey ordering steps at a glance

1. Build your roster: one row per player with name, number and size.
2. Size over pads: choose sizes with shoulder and elbow pads in mind.
3. Send your design: logo, sketch or idea, plus colours and sponsor logos.
4. Approve the free digital proof: check colours, logos, names, numbers and sizes.
5. Production starts: 5 to 7 working days after approval, from 10 pieces.

What do you need before ordering custom hockey jerseys?

A little preparation makes the whole order faster. Before you contact us or open the order form, gather these four things.

1. Your roster

Make a simple list with one row per player: name as it should appear on the back, jersey number and size. A spreadsheet works well, and it doubles as the checklist you will compare against the proof later. Add a few spare rows if you expect new players during the season, so you know how many extra jerseys to include.

2. Your colours

Decide your main colour and one or two accent colours. Many teams order two contrasting sets, one light and one dark, so they are covered for home and away games. Some leagues require it: under the NFHS rules, the home team wears white or light jerseys and the visiting team wears dark jerseys. If your club uses exact brand colours, you can match them on our Pantone colour chart.

For tips on colours, numbers, crests and practice sets, see our hockey jersey design guide.

3. Your logo

Send your crest or logo in the best quality file you have. If you do not have one, a sketch, a photo or just an idea is enough. Free design help is included, so you do not need a designer.

4. Sponsor logos

Many hockey teams carry sponsor branding on the sleeves, shoulders or lower back. Collect the sponsor logos at the same time as your own, and agree with your sponsors where each one should go. Because the jerseys are fully sublimated, sponsor logos are printed into the fabric just like your crest, so they do not crack or peel.

How should custom hockey jerseys fit over pads?

Sizing is where hockey is different from most other sports. A hockey jersey is worn over shoulder pads and elbow pads, so it needs more room in the chest, shoulders and sleeves than a normal shirt.

• Size with equipment in mind. Ask each player for their size while thinking about the pads they wear underneath, not their everyday T-shirt size.
• Tell us about the pads. When you order, let us know what your players wear underneath and we will check the sizing with you.
• Goalies are different. Goalie equipment is bulkier, so list your goalies separately on the roster and mention it when you order.

Sizing for growing youth players

Youth teams are the hardest to size because children grow during the season. Offered Impex youth sizes run from YXS to YXL, and adult sizes are also available, so older youth players who have outgrown youth sizes can still match the rest of the team. If a player is between two sizes, many parents and coaches choose the larger one so the jersey still fits over pads later in the season. Whatever you decide, write the final size on the roster so there is no guesswork.

How do names and numbers work on hockey jerseys?

Names and numbers are where most mistakes happen, so check them carefully.

• Spell names exactly as they should appear. Decide whether you want first names, last names or initials, and keep it the same for the whole team.
• Keep numbers unique and large. Check your league’s rules before you finalize the roster. For example, the NFHS ice hockey uniform rules for US high school hockey require numbers at least 10 inches high on the back and at least 4 inches high on both sleeves, in a colour that contrasts with the jersey.
• Back, sleeves or both. Most hockey jerseys carry the number on the back and on both sleeves, which helps referees and spectators.

Every name and number is sublimated into the fabric, so it lasts through practices, games and weekly washing.

What happens when you approve the digital proof?

At Offered Impex, every order starts with a free digital proof, sent before anything is printed. This is your chance to check everything:

1. Colours match what you expected.
2. Logos and sponsor logos are in the right places and the right size.
3. Every name is spelled correctly and every number is right.
4. The sizes on the order match your roster.

Ask for changes at this stage if anything looks wrong. Production only starts after you approve the proof, and it takes 5 to 7 working days after approval. Every order is then checked on fabric, stitching, sizing and print quality (see our quality control steps). If you want to see the fabric and print before ordering the full team, you can order a sample first.

Can you mix sizes in one hockey jersey order?

Yes. The minimum order is 10 pieces, and you can mix sizes, names and numbers in the same order. One order can cover your youngest player in a youth size, your adult coaches, your goalies and every skater in between, all in the same design. You do not need to order a fixed number of each size.

See the full range on our custom ice hockey uniforms page, or go straight to custom ice hockey jerseys to start your order.