A well-thought-out sports kit supports the team throughout the season: from training sessions to matches, away games, and official appearances.
Jerseys, tracksuits, bags, and accessories must be practical, easily recognizable, and suitable for those who use them. For a sports club, choosing a coordinated line also means building a shared identity among athletes, coaches, and staff.
But which items should be included? Here is how to put together a custom kit for your sports club, taking into account the team's needs and the available budget.
1. Training apparel: the starting point
Training apparel is what athletes use most often. For this reason, it is useful to choose comfortable items that are suitable for the sport and easy to manage during the week.
A basic kit can include:
- Technical T-shirts, for gym training or warmer days.
- Shorts, with a cut suitable for the movements required by the sport.
- Training sweatshirt, for warm-ups and cooler periods.
- Long pants, useful for outdoor activities and during the winter season.
- Long socks or sports socks, depending on the requirements of the sport.
For those who train several times a week, providing an extra set of T-shirts and shorts can make laundry management easier.
The kit should be put together based on the team's actual habits: training frequency, environments used, and time of year.
2. Match kit: the team's identity on the field
The match kit is one of the most recognizable elements of a sports club. Colors, crest, and customizations help make the team immediately identifiable.
Depending on the sport, the kit can include a jersey, shorts, and long socks, with possible variations for specific roles.
When designing it, it is advisable to consider:
- Club colors and the legibility of graphic elements.
- Club crest and its position.
- Numbers and any names of the athletes.
- Sponsor logos, with consistent proportions.
- Possible second kit, to be considered based on competition requirements.
Before proceeding with production, it is useful to check the club's requirements for the league and the sport played.
Neat graphics help enhance both the team's identity and the sponsors that support it.
3. Official apparel: coordinated even off the field
The official kit accompanies athletes and staff to the field, on away trips, during events, and at official occasions.
Items to consider include:
- Coordinated tracksuit, consisting of a sweatshirt and pants.
- Custom polo shirt, also suitable for coaches and staff.
- T-shirt with club logo, practical for travel and summer activities.
- Hooded or crew-neck sweatshirt, to be chosen based on the desired style.
There is no need to include every item: a few well-matched pieces can create a polished and recognizable image.
Maintaining consistent colors, logos, and positions across the different products helps maintain continuity in the club's line, even when athletes and staff wear different items.
4. Jackets and items for the cold season
For teams that perform outdoor activities, the kit must also account for rain, wind, and low temperatures.
Depending on use, you can add:
- Rain jacket, checking the model's protective features.
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Wind jacket, lightweight and easy to carry.
- Padded jacket, useful for travel and for those who remain on the sidelines.
- Neck warmer and beanie, to complete the winter kit.
Athletes, coaches, and staff may have different needs. Those who train are on the move, while those who follow the session or remain on the bench may need greater protection from the cold.
For this reason, it may be useful to provide a specific kit for the staff.
5. Sports bag or backpack: choose based on what needs to be carried
Bags and backpacks are an important part of the kit: they must hold the equipment and be practical for travel.
The sports bag is a solution to consider when you need to carry shoes, clothing, a towel, and shower products. Separate pockets and compartments can help organize the contents.
The backpack may be suitable for lighter kits, youth team players, or daily travel.
The drawstring bag is a compact accessory, useful for small items, a light change of clothes, or occasional activities.
Before choosing, it is advisable to check the dimensions, capacity, and the presence of any shoe compartments. Personalization with a crest, initials, or number can also help distinguish bags of the same model.
6. Accessories: complete the kit with useful items
Accessories should be chosen based on how the team will use them. Some can make the training and travel routine more practical:
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Water bottle, for hydration during activity.
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Towel, for the gym, training, or locker room.
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Cap, for outdoor activities and official appearances.
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Shoe bag, to keep footwear separate from the rest of the equipment.
It is best to start with the items that will be used regularly and add the others when they meet a concrete need.
7. Customizations: create a consistent line
Once the products have been chosen, the next step is to define how to customize them.
The club crest is the main reference. This can be supplemented with the team name, sponsors, initials, numbers, or staff role designations.
To achieve a polished result, it is useful to establish from the outset:
- Which logos to include on each item.
- Where to position them and in what dimensions.
- Which items require individual names or numbers.
- Which technique to use based on the fabric and graphic.
Printing and embroidery offer different results: the choice should be evaluated for each individual product, considering the logo size, details, and use of the garment.
A graphic draft allows you to check the overall look before production, checking combinations, proportions, and legibility.
How to organize the club order
Collecting information in an organized way helps manage the supply and reduce errors.
Before confirming the order, it is advisable to prepare a list with:
- Items and quantities.
- Sizes for each athlete or staff member.
- Names, numbers, and initials, when required.
- Club and sponsor logo files.
- The date by which the material needs to be received.
For sizes, it is preferable to consult the individual model charts and, when possible, arrange a fitting: the fit can vary from one product to another.
It is also useful to evaluate the possibility of placing reorders during the season for new members or replacements, checking the availability of the chosen models.
The right kit for your team, with Stritz
Every club has different needs. A first team, a youth sector, and an amateur group may need different equipment, just as the needs vary between soccer, volleyball, and other sports.
At Stritz, we help you choose the items and accessories to include in the kit and define the customizations, paying attention to use, the club's identity, and the available budget.
You can start with an essential kit or develop a line that includes training, official wear, bags, and accessories.
Want to create the kit for your sports club? Contact Stritz, indicating the sport, the number of athletes, and the items you are interested in: we will build a proposal for your team together.