Soccer Goalkeeper Kits Custom Bulk: Proven Options

Short answer: the easiest way to get custom soccer goalkeeper kits for a team is to order them in the same design session as your outfield uniforms, in a colour that clearly contrasts with both teams and the referee, with names and numbers printed the same way. For a club with several squads, combine all keeper kits into one order and plan two colours per keeper so you are covered against any opponent.

This guide covers colour rules, what goes into a goalkeeper kit, fit and sizing, and how bulk ordering works with Offered Impex, a factory-direct maker of custom sublimated soccer uniforms.

What colour should a goalkeeper kit be?

Under the Laws of the Game, the goalkeeper must wear colours that are distinguishable from the other players and the match officials. Your league or tournament may add its own rules, so check them before you design. In practice:

• Avoid your own outfield colours and your most common opponents’ colours.
• Avoid black if your referees usually wear it.
• Plan two keeper colours. A second colour covers matches where the first one clashes with the opponent or their keeper.
• Bright, solid main colours are easiest to tell apart on the pitch.

What is in a goalkeeper kit?

Jersey

Keepers often prefer long sleeves to protect their arms when diving, especially on artificial turf, while others prefer short sleeves in warm weather. Ask your keepers before you order, and tell us which sleeve length you need for each player.

Shorts or pants

Keeper shorts are usually cut with a little more room than outfield shorts so diving and kicking are not restricted. Some keepers prefer full-length pants, especially for youth players on hard or artificial pitches.

Socks

Matching socks complete the kit. If your keeper wears the team’s outfield socks, check that they do not cause a colour clash.

Padding

Padded elbows and hips are popular with keepers who play on artificial turf. Padding is often worn as a separate base layer under the jersey, which lets the keeper choose the level of protection. Ask about padded options when you send your brief.

Why sublimation suits goalkeeper kits

Goalkeepers dive, slide and land on their sides all game. Printed layers on top of the fabric are the first thing to crack. With full sublimation, colours, logos, names and numbers go into the fabric, so they do not crack, peel or fade, even after a season of dives and washes. It also means you can use any colour or pattern without extra print layers adding weight. Read more about sublimation printing.

Fit and sizing for goalkeepers

• Room to move. Keepers need to raise their arms fully and dive without the jersey pulling at the shoulders. Many size up one from an outfield fit.
• Length. A slightly longer jersey stays tucked in during dives.
• Measure, do not guess. Use the supplier’s size chart for every keeper.
• Women’s and youth fits. If you outfit girls’ or women’s teams, choose the matching cut. See our women’s soccer uniforms and youth soccer uniforms.

How to order goalkeeper kits in bulk

A single team usually has two or three keepers, which is why keeper kits are easiest to add to your main team order rather than order alone. Our minimum order is 10 pieces, and you can mix sizes, names and numbers in one order, so outfield players and keepers go in together.

1. Send your brief. Crest, outfield colours, keeper colours, sleeve length and the number of keepers in each squad.
2. Review the free digital proof. Check the keeper kit next to the outfield kit so you see the contrast. Colours off? You approve first.
3. Send one roster. List every player with size, name, number and whether they are a keeper.
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.

Bulk ordering tips for clubs and academies

• One keeper design for the whole club. Use the same design in every age group and change only the size. Keepers moving up an age group keep the same look.
• Two colours per keeper. Order a first and second keeper colour so every match is covered.
• Spare numbered jerseys. Outfield players sometimes go in goal after an injury or red card. A spare keeper jersey with a common number, often 1, 13 or 23, helps.
• Order with the season kit. Ordering keepers separately later makes it harder to keep crest, fonts and number styles identical.
• Test first if you are unsure. You can order a sample to check fabric and fit before the full club order.

Youth goalkeeper kits

Young keepers grow fast and often share the position with outfield players. For youth teams, order the keeper jersey one size up so it lasts the season, and consider full-length pants for games on hard or artificial pitches. Print the number rather than the name if keepers rotate, so one jersey can be passed between players. Youth and adult keepers can go in the same order as the rest of the club.

What to check on the proof

• The keeper colour next to your outfield kit and your most common opponents.
• Names, numbers and sleeve length for each keeper.
• Crest size and position, matching the outfield jersey.

Caring for goalkeeper kits

Keeper kits get the dirtiest. Rinse mud off before washing, wash inside out in cold water, skip bleach and fabric softener, and hang to dry. Avoid the dryer, especially for kits worn with padded base layers.

Frequently asked questions

Can a goalkeeper kit be any colour?

It must be clearly different from both teams’ outfield players and the match officials. Check your league’s rules too, and plan a second colour for clashes.

Should goalkeeper jerseys be long sleeve or short sleeve?

Many keepers prefer long sleeves for arm protection, especially on artificial turf. Others choose short sleeves in warm weather. Ask your keepers before ordering.

What is the minimum order for custom goalkeeper kits?

Our minimum order is 10 pieces. You can combine keepers and outfield players in one order, with mixed sizes, names and numbers.

How long do custom goalkeeper 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.

Can goalkeeper kits match our outfield design?

Yes. We design both in the same session, using your crest, fonts and number style, with a contrasting keeper colour.

Add your keepers to this season’s order

Start your custom soccer and goalkeeper kit order and we send a free digital proof before anything is printed. Have questions about colours or sizing? Request a call and we call you back within 1 to 3 hours.