How to Choose a Custom American Football Uniform Supplier for Youth, High School and Club Teams

American football uniforms prices per piece

CAD figures use 1 USD ≈ 1.41 CAD and are approximate. Prices drop 8%, 15% and 22% at 25, 50 and 100 pieces per design; sublimated names, numbers and logos are included. Full list: price list.

What should you look for in an American football uniform supplier?

Look for a supplier that builds jerseys to fit over shoulder pads, makes pants that match the jersey colors exactly, and can deliver a large roster on a fixed date. Football rosters are big — 25 to 60 players is common — so the supplier's quantity pricing and size range matter more than in most sports.

Gallian Sports is a custom American football uniform supplier based in Ellicott City, Maryland that ships to all 50 US states and every Canadian province and territory. Youth tackle leagues, middle and high school programs, club and semi-pro teams, and Canadian football teams order directly from Gallian at factory-direct prices.

This guide covers choosing a supplier and the ordering process. Related reading: the how to order custom team uniforms guide explains roster collection in more depth.

Which football uniforms does Gallian Sports make?

Gallian makes jerseys, pants and full uniform sets. Starting prices per piece at 10–24 pieces:

• Sublimated football uniforms (jersey and pants) from $59.99
• Pro-cut football uniforms from $59.99, with a closer, game-ready fit
• Custom football jerseys from $36.99 when you already own pants
• Custom football pants from $32.99
• The Football Team Uniform Package at $145.95 per player

Offseason and 7v7 teams can add compression jerseys and shorts from the flag football and 7v7 range. All football styles are on the American football page.

The Football Team Uniform Package at $145.95 per player is designed for programs that want a complete game-day look in one order; its product page lists exactly what is included. Programs that already own pants in good condition can save by ordering jerseys only at $36.99.

Who orders custom football uniforms?

Football uniforms are usually ordered by a head coach, an athletic director, a booster club or a youth league equipment manager. Common situations:

• Youth tackle leagues replacing worn sets for several age divisions.
• High school programs adding an alternate or throwback uniform for a rivalry game or senior night.
• Middle school and freshman teams that need their own sets in youth sizes.
• Adult club and semi-pro teams launching a new brand.
• Canadian high school and community football teams playing a fall season.

Because youth sizes YS–YXL and adult sizes XS–3XL combine within one design, a program can order varsity and junior varsity together, provided both use the same design, and reach a better price tier.

How do you compare football uniform suppliers? A checklist

Compare football uniform suppliers on the cost of a complete jersey-and-pants set with names and numbers, the delivery date, and payment terms. Work through these points:

1. Is a mockup free? Gallian sends one within 24 hours with unlimited free revisions.
2. Are numbers included? Football jerseys carry numbers on front, back and often shoulders. At Gallian, sublimated numbers and names are included in the price.
3. What does twill cost? Many programs want stitched numbers. Gallian charges $6 per piece for tackle twill.
4. What are the volume breaks? A 50-player order of the $59.99 uniform falls in the 50–99 tier at about $50.99 per set; 100+ drops to about $46.79.
5. Is there a rush option? Gallian rush is about 2 weeks.
6. When is payment taken, and what is the defect policy?

Ask for one total per player so you can compare suppliers fairly, and check that pants are sized separately from jerseys, since players rarely wear the same size in both.

One more planning tip: order two or three extra jerseys in the most common sizes, without names. Football rosters change after the first weeks of practice, and spares let a coach dress a late addition immediately instead of waiting for a separate order of 10 or more.

Fabric, fit and construction for football uniforms

Football jerseys should be made from durable, stretchy performance polyester that fits snugly over shoulder pads without riding up, and that holds up to grabbing and contact. Pants need stretch for running and stance, with a fit that holds thigh and knee pads in place.

The sublimated uniform dyes the full design — stripes, panels, numbers and logos — into the fabric, so nothing peels after contact or washing. The pro-cut uniform uses a closer, more tapered cut that reduces loose fabric for opponents to grab. Both start at $59.99 for jersey and pants.

When collecting sizes, measure players wearing their pads, or ask them to try a current jersey over pads, because fitting without pads is the most common sizing mistake in football.

Linemen and skill players often need very different sizes in the same roster, from youth medium to adult 3XL. Gallian's size range covers YS–YXL and XS–3XL in one design, so the whole team matches without ordering from two suppliers.

Which decoration options suit football jerseys?

Sublimation is included on every Gallian football uniform and covers names, numbers, team logos, sponsor logos and any pattern. It is the lightest option and cannot crack.

For a classic varsity look, add tackle twill names and numbers for $6 per piece, or an embroidered logo for $4 per piece. Many high schools use sublimated bodies with twill numbers. The sublimation vs. screen printing vs. tackle twill guide compares the methods.

Football numbers usually appear on the front, the back and often the shoulders or sleeves so officials can read them from any angle. With sublimation, each extra number location costs nothing, which makes it easy to follow your league's numbering rules. Check those rules for minimum number height and color contrast before you approve the mockup.

When should football teams order uniforms?

Football teams should order uniforms 6–8 weeks before the first game, because large rosters take longer to collect sizes for. Production and shipping take about 3–4 weeks after approval and payment, with rush around 2 weeks.

• US high school season (games from late August): finalize the design in May or June and submit sizes by early July.
• US youth tackle (August to November): order in June, after registration closes.
• Canadian high school and community football (September to November): order by late July.
• Spring football and 7v7: order in January or February.

Senior-night or rivalry alternates should be ordered at least 5 weeks before the date.

How does secure payment work for football uniforms?

Gallian Sports takes no payment until you approve the mockup, the size and number list, and an itemized final quote in USD. The quote lists jerseys, pants, any twill or embroidery, shipping and, for Canadian teams, duties and taxes. Booster clubs can see the full figure before raising funds.

After approval, 100% is paid upfront with the payment instructions printed on the quote, and production starts once payment arrives. Designs and sizes are locked from that point; players added later can go on a follow-up order of 10 or more pieces.

Production defects reported within 14 days of delivery, with photo or video evidence, are settled after verification with a credit note or a return. Full terms are on the payment policy page.

For booster clubs, the order of steps is useful: you can run a fundraiser or set player fees from the approved quote, then pay once the money is in. Production does not begin, and the delivery clock does not start, until full payment is received, so build fundraising time into your schedule.

How to order custom football uniforms

1. Get a free design from the mockup generator or send your logo, colors and any reference uniform.
2. Revise the mockup (back within 24 hours) until the coaching staff approves it.
3. Collect jersey sizes, pant sizes, names and numbers for the whole roster.
4. Approve the itemized quote, then pay 100% upfront using the instructions on it.
5. Receive uniforms about 3–4 weeks later, shipped to any US state or Canadian province. Prices are in USD; CAD is about USD × 1.41, so a $59.99 uniform is about CA$84.59, and Canadian quotes list duties and taxes.

Order american football uniforms in your state or province

Each regional guide covers local season timing, example team orders and the sports teams there order most.

United States

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Canada

• Ontario
• Quebec
• British Columbia
• Alberta
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

En français pour le Québec : Uniformes de football personnalisés pour le football scolaire, civil et collégial au Québec.

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