How to Design a Basketball Uniform

So, you have been given the task of designing your team’s basketball uniform. Don’t let it daunt you – embrace it!! It’s a fun process!



Listed below are the essential components to choosing the right design for your team.



1. Team Colours



Traditionally teams usually have two main colours. Choose colours that complement each other e.g. Black and White, White and Blue, Green and Silver. Choose colours that you feel represent your team’s image.



Advances in basketball uniform design centre around sublimation printing, whereby your choices of colour and design are endless. Your imagination is the limit. However, complementary colours are crucial to any uniform. Cut and Sew uniforms provide a real depth to your uniform design through the layering of fabrics.



2. Design



Have a think about your total team image. Do you want pinstripes or plain panels? Do you want fancy panels with your team logo on them? Do you want a fancy logo on the front of your jersey or just your team name as a feature? Are you called ‘Tigers’? Would a claw scratch down the back of your uniform look effective and strong against your opponents?



Think about how your team is going to be perceived by your opponents and spectators.



3. Neckline



V neck and round neck are the traditional shapes for a neckline. There are many other necklines available that play on the shape of a V. Remember there is no standard uniform, it just needs to represent your team’s desired image.



4. Armhole



Jerseys can have wide shoulder cuts or narrow shoulder cuts. These can then be tighter fitting around the armpits, or they can extend right down the ribcage.



5. Material



What kind of fabric do you want to wear? There are so many to choose from these days. All basketball jerseys are made from polyester blends (the days of 100% cotton jerseys are long gone). Most fabrics are perforated, some have a shine, some are matt. All are breathable, light and durable. Some examples are shiny dazzle, micromesh, promesh, checkered and jacquard. Each has its own different features and may be suitable for either stitch and sew or sublimated design.



6. Name Colour



Have a think about what you want your team name to look like on your jersey. What colour would be good next to your jersey colours? The colour of the team name maybe the same as the colour of the numbers and player name. The colours should be complementary to your team colors.



The text of your name will play a big part in the impact it has on your team image and how the opponents and spectators view your team – choose a text that represents your team image.



Remember - the Custom Basketball Uniforms holds it all together for the players on the floor as a symbol of unity and pride. It is worth spending some extra time and energy designing a uniform that represents your team the best.



Some custom made basketball uniform companies have online design software that will allow you to experiment with your design. Give these a go to get your creative juices flowing. Don’t hesitate to contact these companies – as they may have some ideas about putting your colours and design together since they are the experts.



The writer of this article is an established company of custom basketball uniforms Australia. Being a great fan of basketball himself, he closely follows and enjoys all aspects of the game.