How to Design Team Volleyball Uniforms

Set your budget for the uniforms. If the uniforms are being paid for by a single source such a corporate sponsor, it's better to come up with the total dollar amount for the entire set of uniforms. Find out whether the sponsor is expecting the uniform to have some sort of recognition of their donation such as the company name or logo, this will be important both in your design of the uniform and the final cost. Breaking the budget down into a cost per uniform is a good choice when each individual player will pay for their own uniform. Either way, you will now have some monetary parameters to work within.

Obtain the rules and regulations regarding uniforms for the league in which the team plays. Many leagues have specific requirements regarding the size and placement of logos, names, and numbers. Your uniform design needs will also be affected by whether or not the league uses the libero position. This is because the player at that position usually must wear a uniform that contrasts with the rest of the team.

Compile a list of each player with their uniform size and number. This is best done using a computer spreadsheet. Tally up the number of jerseys and shorts you will need in each size.

Pick out the style and type of your uniform. Your budget will dictate the category of uniforms. For example, a grade-school volleyball team with a small budget can eliminate top-of-the-line Nike jerseys, while a well-funded team would find them suitable. Volleyball uniforms can also be cut with a very tight or short fit. Make sure that your choice is appropriate for the team's situation. Church affiliated schools will have standards of appearance for their teams. Pick the style and color of jersey first, then a short in a matching style, followed by socks.

Decide on a lettering style and logo. Since fonts usually convey meaning, when deciding upon them make sure they are suitable for the team name and sponsor. An old Gothic style font would not work well for young girls with the team name Pink Ponies. Also make sure to do some basic color coordinating. A simple color wheel showing complimentary colors is a big help in this task. For ideas on the logo, visit some of the websites in the resources section of this article and search Internet images for team volleyball logos. Keeping in mind the league guidelines you have for letter and number placement on the jersey, you can then settle on a logo and lettering style that fit the criteria. Keep in mind that the cost will often go up with the number of colors in the logo and lettering. Simple one color lettering and numbering is less expensive than multicolored logos, letters, and numbers.

Call or meet with companies that specialize in producing uniforms. The three best options for the application of the logos and lettering on volleyball jerseys are screen printing, digital garment printing, and heat press. Be prepared with all of the above leg work you have done and they will be able to quickly give you the pros and cons of their respective processes as well as pricing information. Weigh the options against one another, pick one that fits your budget, and you are finished designing your own volleyball uniforms.