Internet Explorer is no longer supported. We recommend upgrading to Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browser.
This website uses cookies.
By continuing to browse, you accept our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.
Home | Helpful Resources Decorating Guides How to Decorate Basketball Uniforms
https://assets.stahls.com/stahls/content/images/products/how-to-decorate-basketball-uniforms_small.webp

How to Decorate Basketball Uniforms

Have them looking great on and off the court.

With over 4 million players in organized leagues and almost 6 million on school teams, basketball represents an excellent decorating opportunity. From uniforms to warm-ups to fan and spirit wear, follow these guidelines to keep your customers' players looking good, whether they’re driving to school or
driving to the hoop.

Infograph for Decorating Basketball Players Head-to-Toe

Game Day Uniform
Warm-Up Gear Uniform
Spirit Wear Uniform
Fan Wear Uniform
Prev Next
Game Day Warm-Up Gear Spirit Wear Fan Wear
Arrow

Game Day Basketball Uniforms – For High School, College, & Travel Leagues

How this Uniform Was Made

  • Jersey Fabric: Polyester
  • Heat Transfer Material:
    Thermo-FILM®
  • Application:
    330°F for 6-8 seconds with medium pressure (#4)
  • Product:
    Jersey Front, “Jefferson”: Pre-Spaced Text, Gold & Royal, Varsity Font
    Jersey Front “23”: Pre-Cut Numbers 4", Gold & Royal, Future Font
    Shorts Front “23”: Pre-Cut Numbers 4", Gold & Royal, Future Font
    Jersey Back “Kitka”: Pre-Spaced Text 3", Royal, Varsity Font
    Jersey Back “23”: Pre-Cut Numbers 8", Gold & Royal, Future Font
Basketball Uniform
Basketball Spirit Wear Jacket & Cinch Sack

Legal Jersey Numbers

  • 00, 0-5, 10-15, 20-25, 30-35, 40-45, and 50-55
  • Team rosters may not include both 0 and 00

Tips

  • Check with the appropriate division or league to verify numbering and lettering regulations
  • Use a heat transfer material that inhibits dye migration (such as Thermo-FILM) if jerseys are dark-colored polyester
  • Use a layout board to help with alignment if using pre-cuts for names
  • Pro Block is the most popular font

Add-On-Sales

  • When a customer orders front numbers for a jersey, ask if they'd also like numbers on the shorts of the uniform.
  • Ask if the league requires player names to be on the back of the uniforms.
Common Letter & Number Sizes
Common Letter & Number Sizes Youth Size Adult Size
Name 2" 3"
Front Number 3" 4"
Back Number 6" 8"
Shorts Number 3" 4"

Basketball Warm-Up Gear

How this Warm-Up Gear Was Made

  • Shooter Shirt Fabric: Polyester
  • Heat Transfer Material:
    Fashion-FILM®
  • Application:
    320°F for 15 seconds with medium pressure (#4)
  • Product:
    Custom CAD-CUT® Logo (7.6" x 6.95"), Metallic Silver
  • Headband Fabric:
    Cotton
  • Heat Transfer Material:
    Fashion-FILM® Electric
    Product: Pre-Spaced Text 1.5", Jet Stream Blue, Athletic Script Font
Basketball Spirit Wear Jacket & Cinch Sack
Basketball Spirit Wear Jacket & Cinch Sack

Product Recommendation

  • Custom CAD-CUT® Logo – detailed designs, available in multiple layers, come ready-to-apply on a carrier
  • Pre-Spaced Text – pre-aligned on carrier for easy placement, available in 1 or 2 colors

Material Recommendation

Common Letter & Number Sizes
Common Letter & Number Sizes Youth Size Adult Size
Name 2" 3"
Front Number 3" 4"
Back Number 6" 8"
Shorts Number 3" 4"

Basketball Spirit Wear

How this Spirit Wear Was Made

  • Jacket Fabric: Polyester
  • Product:
    Jacket Front “M”: SimStitch® 4", Gold on White, Varsity Font
    Jacket Back “Mustangs”: SimStitch® 2", Gold on White, Varsity Font
  • Cinch Sack Fabric:
    70 denier Nylon
  • Heat Transfer Material:
    GORILLA GRIP® II
  • Product:
    “Erica”: Pre-Spaced Text 2.5", Royal, Team US Font
    “23”: Pre-Cut Numbers 4", Royal, Future Font
Basketball Spirit Wear Jacket & Cinch Sack
SimStitch® Letters

Letter, Number & Logo Product Recommendation

  • SimStitch Letters – gives the look of embroidery a simulated zig-zag stitch, but applies with just a heat press, no sewing required

Material Recommendation

  • GORILLA GRIP II – adheres to difficult to decorate fabrics, like woven nylon
Common Letter & Number Sizes
Common Letter & Number Sizes Youth Size Adult Size
Name 2" 3"
Front Number 3" 4"
Back Number 6" 8"
Shorts Number 3" 4"

Basketball Fan Wear

How this Fan Wear Was Made

Basketball Fan Wear
Custom CAD-CUT® Logo, Any Word. Any Way.™ Pre-Spaced Text

Letter, Number & Logo Product Recommendation

Material Recommendation

Common Letter & Number Sizes
Common Letter & Number Sizes Youth Size Adult Size
Name 2" 3"
Front Number 3" 4"
Back Number 6" 8"
Shorts Number 3" 4"

Videos for Materials, Services & Equipment View All Videos >

Do-It-YourselfMATERIALS

See the latest innovations in CAD-CUT® heat transfer materials and learn tips, tricks, and instructions on creating the best designs possible.

Go To Materials Videos >

Sports DecoratingSERVICES

Learn how to use Stahls' products to start your own T-shirt business. Watch videos on services, accessories and more.

Go To Services Videos >

Heat Printing & SignEQUIPMENT

Find the right heat printing equipment for your business and learn how to keep it running at full capacity.

Go To Equipment Videos >