# Sublimation Prints and Sublimated Sportswear: What Teams, Clubs and Leagues Should Know Before Ordering

Source: https://galliansportswear.com/blog/sublimation-printing-sublimated-sportswear-supplier-teams.html

Dye sublimation prints the whole garment, colours, logos, names and numbers, into the polyester fibre in one pass, so there is no setup fee, no colour limit and nothing to crack or peel. Gallian Sports supplies sublimated sportswear to teams, clubs, leagues and brands in the USA and Canada from $27.99 per jersey, with a 10-piece minimum per design, names and numbers included, a free 24-hour mockup and delivery about 3–4 weeks after approval. This guide explains how the process works, where it beats screen printing and twill, and how to prepare artwork so the print comes out the way the mockup looks.

## Sublimated sportswear prices

Product (USD per piece) | 10–24 | 25–49 | 50–99 | 100+
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[Sublimated Soccer Jerseys](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/soccer-0.html) | $27.99 ≈ CA$39.47 | $25.75 ≈ CA$36.31 | $23.79 ≈ CA$33.54 | $21.83 ≈ CA$30.78
[Sublimated Basketball Uniforms (set)](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/basketball-0.html) | $36.99 ≈ CA$52.16 | $34.03 ≈ CA$47.98 | $31.44 ≈ CA$44.33 | $28.85 ≈ CA$40.68
[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
[Sublimated Pickleball Polos](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/pickleball-0.html) | $28.99 ≈ CA$40.88 | $26.67 ≈ CA$37.60 | $24.64 ≈ CA$34.74 | $22.61 ≈ CA$31.88
[Compression Shirts](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/promo-comp-top.html) | $22.99 ≈ CA$32.42 | $21.15 ≈ CA$29.82 | $19.54 ≈ CA$27.55 | $17.93 ≈ CA$25.28
[Compression Tights](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/promo-comp-tights.html) | $24.99 ≈ CA$35.24 | $22.99 ≈ CA$32.42 | $21.24 ≈ CA$29.95 | $19.49 ≈ CA$27.48
[Sublimated Team Backpacks](https://galliansportswear.com/shop/promo-backpack.html) | $25.99 ≈ CA$36.65 | $23.91 ≈ CA$33.71 | $22.09 ≈ CA$31.15 | $20.27 ≈ CA$28.58

## How does sublimation printing work?

The design is printed in reverse with sublimation inks onto transfer paper, then pressed against cut polyester panels at about 200 °C. The heat turns the ink to gas, which bonds with the polyester fibre; when it cools, the colour is part of the fabric rather than a layer on top. Panels are then sewn into the finished garment. Because every panel is printed before sewing, graphics can run edge to edge, across seams and onto collars and cuffs, which is impossible with screen printing after the garment is made.

## Where sublimation beats screen printing and tackle twill

- No setup fees: no screens, no plates, so a 10-piece order costs the same per piece whether it has one colour or forty.

- Unlimited colours and gradients: fades, camouflage, pinstripes, photographic textures all print at no extra cost.

- Names and numbers included: each piece is printed individually, so personalisation is free.

- No weight, no cracking: the print is in the fibre; it breathes like the fabric and survives hundreds of hot washes.

- Where twill still wins: the raised, stitched look on hockey and baseball jerseys. Gallian offers twill at +$6 per piece on a sublimated body.

The [full comparison](https://galliansportswear.com/blog/sublimation-vs-screen-printing-vs-tackle-twill.html) covers durability and cost side by side.

## Which garments can be sublimated?

Anything made of polyester: jerseys and shorts for every sport, reversibles, compression shirts and tights, polos, hoodies in polyester fleece, tracksuits, rash guards and fight shorts, bags, caps and socks. Cotton cannot be sublimated, which is why Gallian's sublimated hoodies use a polyester face with a brushed interior. The [price list](https://galliansportswear.com/pricing.html) shows every sublimated style and its tier pricing; the [sublimation page](https://galliansportswear.com/blog/custom-sublimation-garments-supplier.html) shows samples.

## How to prepare artwork for a sublimated uniform

- Send logos as vector (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) or PNG at 300 dpi at print size; a crest that will print 4 inches wide needs at least 1200 px.

- Give colours as Pantone or hex; Gallian's mockup shows the nearest print result and a physical colour swatch can be sent for critical brand colours.

- Fine detail below 1 mm and text below 6 pt soften on textured fabrics; the mockup flags these.

- White is the fabric colour, not an ink, so a design that needs white must be on a white-based panel.

Gallian's design team builds the artwork from a logo and a brief, so most clubs never open a design program.

## Sublimation for brands, schools and promotional programs

Beyond team uniforms, the same process produces branded merchandise: event shirts, race singlets, corporate team-building kits and private-label sportswear for small brands. Because minimums are 10 pieces per design and there are no setup fees, a brand can test a new design with one small run and scale up at the volume tier without changing supplier. Gallian ships to the USA and Canada with a landed quote shown before confirmation.

## How to order sublimated sportswear

- Send your logo and colours through the [free mockup tool](https://galliansportswear.com/#mockup); a sublimated mockup comes back within 24 hours.

- Approve the artwork and the fabric for each style.

- Upload sizes, names and numbers on the [team order form](https://galliansportswear.com/team-order-form.html).

- Confirm the itemized quote with the volume tier applied across all styles.

- Production and delivery in about 3–4 weeks.

## Frequently asked questions

**Does sublimation cost more than screen printing?**

For team orders of 10 to 100 pieces with names and numbers, sublimation is usually cheaper because there are no screens, no per-colour charges and no personalisation fees. Sublimated jerseys at Gallian start at $27.99.

**Will the print fade or crack?**

No. The dye is bonded into the polyester fibre, so it does not crack, peel or add weight, and it survives hundreds of hot washes.

**Can you sublimate cotton?**

No. Sublimation needs polyester. Gallian's sublimated hoodies and tees use polyester with a cotton-feel finish.

**Can every piece have a different name and number?**

Yes. Each garment is printed individually, so personalisation is included at no extra cost.

**What is the minimum order?**

10 pieces per design, with sizes mixed. Gallian ships to the USA and Canada.

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