Sublimated Jerseys
Sublimated jerseys put your team's full design right into the fabric, not on top of it. Instead of stitching or printing graphics onto a finished shirt, every color, number, name, and logo becomes part of the fibers themselves. The result is an edge-to-edge, pro-style look with vivid color that holds up game after game. Because every kit is cut and sewn to order, you can go fully custom with no minimum order quantity and a finish that never cracks, peels, or fades.
What Is Sublimation?
Sublimation is a heat-based printing process where solid dye turns directly into gas and bonds with the polyester fabric. Once it cools, the color is locked inside the material rather than sitting as a layer on the surface. That's the big difference from older methods: there is no ink film to flake off and no thick patch to weigh the jersey down. You get unlimited colors, sharp gradients, and detailed patterns from collar to hem. Want the full breakdown? Read what is a sublimated jersey.
Key Benefits of Sublimated Jerseys
- Durability: The design is dyed into the fabric, so it won't crack, peel, or fade with washing and play.
- Unlimited color: Use as many colors as you want with no extra charge per color, including gradients and all-over prints.
- No peeling or cracking: There's no surface ink or vinyl to lift, even on names and numbers.
- Breathable: Lightweight performance polyester moves moisture away so players stay cooler and drier.
- Lightweight: Without heavy patches or thick prints, the jersey feels soft and barely there on the field, court, or track.
Sublimation vs. Screen Printing
Screen printing lays ink on top of the fabric one color at a time, which adds cost for every color and can crack or peel over time. Sublimation prints unlimited colors in a single process and embeds them into the fibers, so the finish stays smooth and breathable with no raised feel. For all-over team designs, sublimation simply does more for less hassle. See the full comparison in sublimation vs screen printing.
How Sublimated Jerseys Are Made
Your kit starts as flat panels rather than a blank shirt. We print your full design onto transfer paper, then use heat and pressure to bond the dye into the polyester. Once the panels are printed, they're cut and sewn together into the finished jersey, so your graphics run seamlessly across every seam and panel. This made-to-order, cut-and-sew approach is what makes true edge-to-edge designs possible. Walk through each step in how sublimated jerseys are made.
Design Your Sublimated Team Kit
Use our free online designer to add your team name, numbers, logos, and colors, then preview the finished look before you order. Sublimation works across every sport, so you can build a matching set for the whole roster. Browse popular options like basketball jerseys, soccer jerseys, baseball jerseys, and football jerseys, or start from the full custom jerseys hub.
Sublimated Jersey FAQ
Do sublimated jerseys fade or peel?
No. Because the dye is bonded into the fabric, the design won't crack, peel, or fade like surface prints can. Wash on the cool side to keep colors looking their best, and follow our jersey washing guide.
Is there a minimum order for sublimated jerseys?
There's no minimum order quantity. Order a single jersey or outfit an entire league, and the per-piece design stays fully custom either way.
Can I use as many colors as I want?
Yes. Sublimation prints unlimited colors in one process, so detailed logos, gradients, and all-over patterns cost no more than a simple two-color design.
How do I get the right fit?
Since each jersey is made to order, check measurements before you order using our jersey sizing guide and size guide.