Custom Sublimation Garments Supplier: How Dye-Sublimated Team Uniforms Are Made and Ordered

Sublimated garments 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 is a sublimation garment and why do teams use it?

A sublimated garment is one where ink is turned into gas under heat and pressure and bonded into polyester fibers, so the design becomes part of the fabric rather than a layer on top. The result is a jersey that can carry unlimited colors, gradients and patterns at no extra cost per color.

Teams use sublimation because it holds up. There is no vinyl to lift, no screen print to crack and no added weight, which matters in sports where players sweat heavily and uniforms are washed every week. It also lets a team put a logo on the sleeve, a pattern across the chest and sponsor marks on the back without paying per location.

For a side-by-side comparison of decoration methods, see sublimation vs. screen printing vs. tackle twill.

The pricing model is different too. Screen printing charges by the number of colors and print locations, because each color needs its own screen. Sublimation prints the whole garment panel at once, so a ten-color design with sleeve graphics costs the same as a simple two-color one. For teams that want detailed artwork, that difference adds up quickly.

Who is Gallian Sports as a sublimation supplier?

Gallian Sports is a custom sublimation garments supplier based in Ellicott City, Maryland that ships to all 50 US states and every Canadian province and territory. It sells factory-direct to teams, schools and clubs, so there is no distributor margin between the production line and the coach placing the order.

Every sublimated order includes full sublimation of player names, numbers, team logos and sponsor logos in the base price. There are no setup or art fees, no per-color charges and no extra cost for a second logo location. The minimum is 10 pieces per design, with youth and adult sizes counting together.

In practice, a hockey team ordering 18 jerseys at $45.99 pays $827.82 with each player's name and number on the back and the crest on the front. A club that orders 100 or more of one design pays 22% less, about $35.87 per jersey. Coaches, athletic directors and club managers use the same process whether they order 10 volleyball jerseys or 150 soccer kits for several age groups.

Because everything is produced from your approved mockup, what you see on screen is what the team receives. That is why the free mockup and revision rounds matter: they are the moment to fix spelling, colors and logo placement at no cost.

Which sublimated garments can you order?

Almost the entire Gallian catalog is sublimated. Starting prices per piece at 10–24 pieces include:

• Special Edition sublimated soccer jerseys from $27.99
• Sublimated basketball uniforms (jersey and shorts) from $36.99
• Sublimated hockey jerseys from $45.99
• Sublimated football uniforms (jersey and pants) from $59.99
• Sublimated baseball uniforms from $68.99
• Reversible lacrosse pinnies from $28.99, plus box lacrosse uniforms
• Fastpitch softball uniforms from $65.99 and 7v7 compression jerseys from $29.99

Sublimation also covers less common sports such as volleyball, ringette, ball hockey and cheerleading.

How do you choose a sublimation supplier? Key questions

Choose a sublimation supplier that shows you a true-to-color proof, includes personalization in the price and states its timeline in weeks. Questions worth asking:

1. Is the proof free and fast? Gallian returns a mockup within 24 hours, with unlimited free revisions.
2. Is personalization included? Names, numbers and logos should not be line items.
3. Is the whole garment sublimated, or only a panel? Full sublimation allows edge-to-edge designs.
4. What are the quantity breaks? Gallian: −8% at 25–49, −15% at 50–99, −22% at 100+.
5. Can it reproduce special characters? Gallian prints French accents (é, è, à, ç) exactly, which helps bilingual Canadian teams.
6. What happens if a garment is misprinted? Look for a written defect policy.

A supplier that charges per color or per print location is usually screen printing or heat pressing rather than fully sublimating, which is worth knowing when comparing quotes.

What fabrics work best for sublimation?

Sublimation only works on polyester and high-polyester blends, because the dye bonds with synthetic fibers; cotton will not hold it. That is why sublimated uniforms are made from performance polyester knits, interlock and mesh.

Fabric choice changes by sport. Basketball and soccer use lightweight, breathable knits that wick sweat. Hockey jerseys use heavier, more durable knit to stand up to boards and sticks. Lacrosse pinnies are made reversible so one garment covers home and away. Light base colors show the brightest ink, so designers often build on a white or light ground and print the dark colors on top.

Care is simple: wash cold, inside out, and skip high dryer heat to keep the fabric in good shape for several seasons.

Because dye is absorbed rather than layered, there is no limit on colors and no price difference between a two-color design and a full gradient. Pinstripes, camo patterns, city skylines and small sponsor text reproduce cleanly. Your mockup is the reference for the finished garment, so check colors carefully before approving.

Can sublimation be combined with tackle twill or embroidery?

Yes. Sublimation is the base for every design, and you can add stitched elements where a traditional look matters. Tackle twill names and numbers cost $6 per piece, which is popular for baseball and hockey. An embroidered logo costs $4 per piece and suits a chest crest or a jacket.

Most teams stay with sublimation alone because it is included in the price, keeps the garment lighter and cannot peel. Varsity jackets and polos are the exception, where embroidery is common. Keep in mind that stitched lettering adds some weight and stiffness: on a mesh basketball jersey that is noticeable, while on a heavier hockey or baseball jersey it is not.

How fast is sublimated uniform production, and how is it paid?

Sublimated uniforms ship about 3–4 weeks after you approve the mockup and pay, or about 2 weeks on rush. The mockup itself takes less than 24 hours, and gathering names and sizes usually takes 2–5 days. Plan around your sport's first game; the uniform timeline guide shows each stage.

Payment is designed so you only pay for something you have seen. Nothing is charged before you approve the mockup, sizes and an itemized USD quote that lists shipping and, for Canadian orders, duties and taxes. Then 100% is paid upfront using the instructions on the quote, and production starts on receipt. Production defects reported within 14 days of delivery with photo or video evidence are settled after verification with a credit note or a return; see the payment policy.

The most common delays happen before production, not during it. Send the clearest logo file you have — a vector file such as AI, EPS, PDF or SVG, or a large, high-resolution PNG — so the design team does not have to redraw a blurry crest. Collect sizes and names in one spreadsheet, double-check the spelling of every name, and confirm numbers with coaches before you approve.

How to order custom sublimated garments

1. Pick your sport and garment from the shop.
2. Get a free mockup from the mockup generator or by sending your artwork; it arrives within 24 hours.
3. Revise colors and layout at no charge.
4. Send sizes, names and numbers using the team order form.
5. Approve the itemized quote and pay in full; production begins and garments ship in about 3–4 weeks.

Shipping sublimated uniforms to the USA and Canada

Sublimated orders ship from Gallian to every US state and every Canadian province and territory. Prices are quoted in USD; a quick CAD estimate is USD × 1.41, so a $36.99 basketball uniform is about CA$52.16. Canadian quotes include shipping, duties and GST/HST/PST, or TPS and TVQ in Québec, so the total is known before payment. The per-piece price is the same for US and Canadian teams, and French names with accents print exactly as written.

Order sublimated garments 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 : Vêtements sublimés personnalisés : ce qu'il faut savoir avant de choisir un fournisseur.

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