# Custom Hockey Jersey Supplier Guide: Choosing a Hockey Jersey Manufacturer for Your Team in the USA or Canada

Source: https://galliansportswear.com/blog/custom-ice-hockey-jersey-supplier.html

A dependable custom hockey jersey supplier quotes the full game-day set, includes names and numbers, and ships before your first puck drop. Gallian Sports makes sublimated hockey jerseys from $45.99, pant shells from $35.99 and socks from $11.99, with a 10-jersey minimum, a free mockup in 24 hours and delivery in about 3–4 weeks to any US state or Canadian province.

Product (USD per piece) | 10–24 | 25–49 | 50–99 | 100+ | 
[Sublimated Hockey Jerseys](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/ice-hockey-0.html) | $45.99 ≈ CA$64.85 | $42.31 ≈ CA$59.66 | $39.09 ≈ CA$55.12 | $35.87 ≈ CA$50.58 | 
[Custom Hockey Socks](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/ice-hockey-2.html) | $11.99 ≈ CA$16.91 | $11.03 ≈ CA$15.55 | $10.19 ≈ CA$14.37 | $9.35 ≈ CA$13.18 | 
[Custom Hockey Pant Shells](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/ice-hockey-1.html) | $35.99 ≈ CA$50.75 | $33.11 ≈ CA$46.69 | $30.59 ≈ CA$43.13 | $28.07 ≈ CA$39.58 | 
[Hockey Game Day Uniform Package](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/bundle-hockey.html) | $115.95 ≈ CA$163.49 | $106.67 ≈ CA$150.40 | $98.56 ≈ CA$138.97 | $90.44 ≈ CA$127.52 |

## What makes a good hockey jersey manufacturer for teams?

A good hockey jersey manufacturer builds jerseys tough enough for boards, sticks and weekly washing, and keeps colors identical when you reorder for new players next season. It should also understand how hockey teams buy: a roster of 15 to 20 skaters plus two goalies, often split between youth and adult sizes, with a manager collecting money from every family.
 Gallian Sports is a custom hockey jersey supplier based in Ellicott City, Maryland that ships to all 50 US states and every Canadian province and territory. Minor hockey associations, high school and prep programs, beer league teams, ringette clubs and ball hockey leagues order directly from the factory-direct line, so there is no dealer in the middle adding a margin.
 If you mainly want a breakdown of costs, the [custom hockey jersey cost guide](https://galliansportswear.com/blog/custom-hockey-jersey-cost.html) covers price ranges in detail. This guide explains how to choose a supplier, what Gallian makes and how the order runs from mockup to delivery.

## Which hockey products does Gallian Sports make?

Gallian makes the full on-ice uniform. Starting prices per piece at 10–24 pieces:
  
- [Sublimated hockey jerseys](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/ice-hockey-0.html) from $45.99, with crest, shoulder patches, names and numbers included
 
- [Hockey pant shells](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/ice-hockey-1.html) from $35.99, so mismatched pants become one team color
 
- [Hockey socks](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/ice-hockey-2.html) from $11.99, striped or patterned to match the jersey
 
- The [Hockey Game Day Uniform Package](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/bundle-hockey.html) at $115.95 per player
 
 The same designs carry over to related sports: see [ringette uniforms](https://galliansportswear.com/sports/ringette.html) and [ball hockey jerseys](https://galliansportswear.com/sports/ball-hockey.html). Teams can also add hoodies, jackets and bags in matching colors for the bus and the rink lobby. Everything for the sport is collected on the [ice hockey page](https://galliansportswear.com/sports/ice-hockey.html).

## Who buys custom hockey jerseys from Gallian?

Custom hockey jerseys are usually ordered by a team manager, a head coach or an association equipment director. Typical buyers include:
  
- **Minor hockey associations** outfitting several age groups, from U7 to U18, in one design.
 
- **High school and prep programs** that need home and away sets.
 
- **Adult rec and beer league teams** that want a sharper look than stock jerseys.
 
- **Tournament and spring teams** that need one-off jerseys on a deadline.
 
 Youth sizes YS–YXL and adult sizes XS–3XL can be mixed in one design and all count toward the 10-piece minimum, so a team with eight younger skaters and eight older ones still qualifies. Goalie jerseys are cut larger to fit over chest protectors; tell Gallian how many goalies you have when you send the size list.
 Associations that run both house league and rep teams often use one template with different color combinations per level. Each color combination counts as its own design for the 10-piece minimum and the volume tiers, so keeping one design across several teams is the easiest way to reach the 25, 50 or 100-piece price breaks.

## Checklist: how to choose a custom hockey jersey supplier

Pick the supplier that gives you a firm per-player total, a proof before payment and a delivery date that beats your first game. Use this checklist:
  
- **Proof speed.** A free mockup within 24 hours, with free revisions, means you can show the design to the board quickly.
 
- **Included personalization.** At Gallian, sublimated names, numbers, crests and sponsor logos are in the price, with no setup or art fees.
 
- **Tackle twill option.** If your program wants stitched numbers, confirm the cost. Gallian charges $6 per piece.
 
- **Matching socks and shells.** Ordering them from the same supplier keeps colors consistent.
 
- **Volume breaks for associations.** Gallian prices drop 8% at 25–49 pieces, 15% at 50–99 and 22% at 100+ per design; 100 jerseys works out to about $35.87 each.
 
- **Clear payment terms and a written defect policy.**
 
 Ask every supplier for a total per player rather than a jersey price alone. A jersey that looks cheap but bills names, numbers and shoulder patches separately often ends up costing more.
 Associations should also confirm how a supplier handles jerseys for several divisions at once. At Gallian each design is quoted separately, so a U9 set and a U15 set in different colors each need 10 pieces, while one shared design pools every size into a single quantity.

## How are sublimated hockey jerseys built?

Sublimated hockey jerseys are made from a heavy, durable polyester knit with the whole design dyed into the fabric. Because stripes, crest, numbers and names are part of the material, there is nothing to peel when the jersey catches a stick blade or rubs against the boards, and the colors stay sharp after a season of washing.
 Hockey jerseys are cut roomy through the body and shoulders to fit over shoulder pads and elbow pads, with extra length so they stay tucked at the back. Gallian offers women's fits for most uniforms, useful for girls' and women's hockey and ringette programs.
 For a traditional look, add **tackle twill** numbers and names at $6 per piece, or an **embroidered crest** at $4 per piece. Many teams combine a sublimated body with a twill number on the back. The [decoration comparison](https://galliansportswear.com/blog/sublimation-vs-screen-printing-vs-tackle-twill.html) explains the trade-offs.
 Care is simple and makes jerseys last several seasons. Pull jerseys out of the hockey bag right after the game, wash them cold and inside out, and hang them to dry instead of using a hot dryer. Keeping them away from wet equipment is the best way to avoid odor and stretching. Save the approved mockup so next season's reorder for new players matches the original set exactly.

## When should hockey teams order jerseys for the season?

Hockey teams should order jerseys about 6 weeks before the first league game, which covers the 24-hour mockup, a few days to gather sizes and about 3–4 weeks of production and shipping. Rush production is about 2 weeks if the schedule is tight.
  
- **Fall/winter season** (games from September or October): rosters are usually set after tryouts, so lock the design in summer and send sizes as soon as teams are picked, ideally by mid-August.
 
- **Canadian minor hockey:** many associations finalize teams in September; plan the design in July so only sizes remain.
 
- **Spring and summer hockey** (April to July): order in February or March.
 
- **Holiday and year-end tournaments:** order by early November or early February.

## How do you pay for hockey jerseys securely?

With Gallian Sports you pay nothing until you have seen and approved the mockup, the size list and an itemized final quote in USD. The quote shows each item, any twill or embroidery, shipping and, for Canadian teams, duties and GST/HST/PST, so the manager knows the exact per-family amount before collecting fees.
 After approval, 100% of the order is paid upfront using the payment instructions on the quote, and production starts on receipt. There is no deposit option. Once production begins, designs and sizes are locked, but a player who joins in November can be added on a later order of 10 or more pieces.
 Production defects reported within 14 days of delivery with photos or video are settled after verification with a credit note against a future order or a return. Change-of-mind returns are not possible on custom jerseys. Read the [payment policy](https://galliansportswear.com/payment-policy.html) for the full terms.

## How do you order custom hockey jerseys?

- **Request a design** with the [free mockup generator](https://galliansportswear.com/#mockup) or send your logo and colors.
 
- **Approve the mockup** (delivered within 24 hours) after any free revisions.
 
- **Submit names, numbers and sizes** using the team order form, noting goalies.
 
- **Review the itemized quote** with shipping, extras and, for Canada, duties and taxes.
 
- **Pay in full to start production**; jerseys arrive in about 3–4 weeks, or about 2 weeks on rush.

## Shipping hockey jerseys to the USA and Canada

Gallian ships hockey uniforms to every US state and every Canadian province and territory, from Ontario and Québec to Alberta, British Columbia and the North. Prices are in USD; multiply by about 1.41 for Canadian dollars, so a $45.99 jersey is roughly CA$64.85 and the $115.95 game day package about CA$163.49.
 Canadian quotes include shipping, duties and GST/HST/PST, or TPS and TVQ in Québec. French names with accents print exactly, and bilingual associations can correspond in French. The [Canada team uniforms guide](https://galliansportswear.com/blog/custom-team-uniforms-canada.html) has more.

**How much does a custom hockey jersey cost?** Sublimated hockey jerseys start at $45.99 per piece for 10–24 jerseys, with names, numbers and logos included. The price drops to about $35.87 at 100 or more pieces of one design.

**What is the minimum order for custom hockey jerseys?** The minimum is 10 pieces per design, and youth and adult sizes can be combined to reach it.

**Can I get tackle twill numbers on hockey jerseys?** Yes. Tackle twill names and numbers cost $6 per piece; sublimated names and numbers are included at no extra cost.

**Do you sell matching hockey socks and pant shells?** Yes. Hockey socks start at $11.99 and pant shells at $35.99, or you can choose the Game Day Uniform Package at $115.95 per player.

**How far ahead should we order hockey jerseys?** Order about 6 weeks before your first game. Production and shipping take about 3–4 weeks after approval and payment, or about 2 weeks on rush.