Volleyball Uniform Numbering Ideas

Modern methods for numbering uniforms offer those designing them more options than ever before. While volleyball usually has tighter regulations than other sports regarding the size and placement of numbers on the uniform, there is still plenty of latitude for teams to take advantage of some great-looking styles and methods for applying them.

  1. Screen-Printed Numbers

    • Screen-printed numbers have long been used for volleyball jerseys and are still a great option. Dress up the standard one-color number by adding a second color as an outline, and watch how the number seems to "jump off" the jersey. Another great way to add some flair to a volleyball uniform is to add a drop shadow to it. This will give a three-dimensional look to the numbering on the jersey.

    Heat Transfer Numbers

    • These type of numbers have come a long way since the old days. No more are you limited to plain black and white felt numbers that are applied with your mom's iron. Modern heat transfer numbers come in literally hundreds of styles and colors, and are perfectly suited for volleyball uniforms. One interesting style presents the high-dollar look of tackle-twill material that has been stitched onto the jersey. Tackle-twill is traditionally too heavy for volleyball uniforms and very expensive, but the heat transfers weigh next to nothing and are much less expensive.

    Sublimated Numbers

    • Sublimation utilizes modern technology to have numbers that are actually incorporated into the material of the volleyball jersey, rather than applied on top of it. The numbers, lettering and team logos are designed on a computer before the jersey is produced. This allows for the ultimate in custom numbers. As just one example of the endless possibilities of sublimation, a team made up of servicemen could use a military font for the numbers and have them filled with a camouflage pattern. Ask your local uniform dealer about a sublimated uniform.