SnyperSports.com Custom Sports Apparel Custom Hockey Uniform Design Guide
Table of Contents Pg 1Custom Uniform Design overview 1. Design i. Sublimation ii. Embroidery a. Step by Step Custom Uniform Design i. Color choice ii. Jersey Pattern 1. Graphics 2. Team Name iii. Shell Design iv. Sock Design
SnyperSports.com Custom Sports Apparel Custom Uniforms: Whether this is your first time designing and ordering team uniforms or if you have prior experience, this design guide will make the process easier, especially if this is a collaborative effort. You can save this PDF on your Iphone to Ibooks so it's always with you and easy to share. Before we get into the step by step process of uniform design we ll start by providing some important information to help you make an informed decsicion for your team or club. Material(s): The material used will effect how comfortable your players are when they re competing. The fabric material also plays a crucial role in the longevity of the uniforms which ultimately will affect the frequency with which each customer orders. Wicking fabrics are modern technical fabrics which draw moisture away from the body. They are made of high-tech polyester, which, unlike cotton, absorbs very little water. Cotton will absorb 7% of its weight in water, polyester only 0.4%. Cotton will therefore hang onto your sweat, making your garment heavy and unpleasantly clammy. Wicking polyester has a special cross-section and a large surface area, which picks up moisture and carries it away from your body, spreading it out, to evaporate easily on the outside of the fabric. So you stay cool and dry. Design: In the past customization was usually done by applying decal design elements to the material using heat. However this process limits the type of designs you can execute as well as issues with decals peeling off or cracking over. Today, the most common methods used for custom uniforms is embroidery and sublimation. Sublimation Process: The basic dye sublimation process uses special heat-sensitive dyes to print graphics, text and virtually any image onto special transfer paper. The paper is then placed on the pre-cut fabric pattern and both are placed into a heat press. Dye sublimation is always done on a polyester, polymer, or polymer-coated item, in the case of team uniforms 100% polyester garments. At high temperature, the solid dye vaporizes into a gas without ever becoming a liquid. The same high temperature opens the pores of the polyester fabric and allows the dye vapor to enter. When the temperature cools, the pores close and the gas reverts to a solid state trapping the dye into the fiber of the fabric. It has now become a permanent part of the fabric. This is why dye sublimation can t be done on natural materials, such as 100% cotton. Natural fibers and non-coated materials which have no "pores" to open cannot accept the gas vapor. The dye particles are designed to bond with polyester, and ignore everything else. It is like trying to mix oil and water with most natural materials. Sublimation will never fade, crack or peel. Embriodery: The embroidery process begins with an idea or a piece of artwork. That artwork then has to be "digitized" which is the specialized process of converting two dimensional artwork into stitches or thread. The digitizing computer software will allow numerous machines to embroider (stitch) the logo/ design repetitively onto the various garments. The embroidery digitizing, is normally a one-time process. It requires relatively clean artwork as a starting point. The machine itself is programmed by the operator to sew the design in a particular color sequence and a particular sewing speed. The garments must then be "hooped" individually, again by hand, and then loaded into the machine. Once the design has completed sewing, the garment is taken off the machine, un-hooped, and then sent to the next step in the production process. WE USE TACKLE TWILL FOR ALL NUMBER EMBROIDERY!
Step 1: Pick Team Colors: If you are starting from scratch, start with picking your team s colors. Most jersey patterns have 3-4 colors in varying amounts. Primary Color:. This is the dominant color in the pattern. - Secondary Color: Not as prominent on the uniform as the primary color used on your uniform. The secondary color provides the perfect compliment to the primary color. You choose and we manufacture! - Accent color: Pick any accent color that fits your team or club! Please Note: Not all color shades are created equal. Sublimation utilizes dyes and no manufacturer stocks an unlimited amount of dye in every possible shade of color. This is also true regarding the primary color of fabric used on your jersey. While it is possible for Snyper Sports to produce uniforms in any shade of color(s) that the customer desires, unique or rare colors, particularly on low volume orders will affect the price. The color chart below are our standard color shades and will assure the best price possible on your order regardless of the volume. Step 2: Pick your Jersey pattern: The next four pages of this guide consist of NHL jersey patterns to help you make your choice. They are numbered for easy ordering. Please note that ALL JERSEY PATTERNS ALL AVAILABLE! You pick the design and we manufacture it! Step 3: Choose graphics: -Submit any graphics that will be used on your uniform to us in an AI, EPS, JPG, PDF form. Step 4: Pick Shell color(s) & pattern: -Use the jersey and socks to accent the jersey design and complete a balanced uniform design. ALL PATTERNS AND STYLES AVAILABLE! Step 5: Pick Sock color(s) & pattern: -Use the jersey and shell to accent the jersey design and complete a balanced uniform design. ALL PATTERNS AND STYLES AVAILABLE!
Hockey Jersey Patterns: Pro weighted, double reinforced in the shoulders and elbows. Our jerseys are constructed with 100% high tech polyester moisture wicking fabric. All patterns and colors are available!
Hockey Jersey Patterns
Hockey Jersey Patterns
Hockey Jersey Patterns
Shell Design Start by choosing the primary shell color and then decide if you want to numbers, logos, or any other designs on the pant leg. The insert on the side of the shell can be as detailed or as simple as you would like it to be. Below are just a few examples of the endless possibilities. Combination of High Density materials provides pro-level fit loose enough so that your movements are not restricted. This shell is specifically cut to go over hockey pants. Secures with a belot just below the belt line. Please use our sizing chart and guidelines to have the fit you desire. ALL PATTERNS AND STYLES ARE AVAILABLE!
Pro Style Socks 100% Polyester. Moisture wicking. All Patterns are Available!
Custom Team Warmup Suits Make an impact from the moment you arrive at the rink with a Snyper Sports custom team warm-up suit! Our selection of track suits include a variety of styles and to best represent your team without breaking your budget! ALL STYLES AVAILABLE
Custom Hooded Sweatshirts A cotton and poly blend, Snyper Sports custom hoodie's with hockey laces are a fan favorite. Our high tech polyester moisture wicking fabric is perfectly complimented by the soft cotton feel. All hoodies are impeccably embroidered as per the customers requirements. Ask About our Trucker Caps!