Author: Guangzhou JFC Sportswear

Customized basketball vests are mainly divided into two categories: individual/small team small quantity customization and team/group bulk customization. Their processes, choices, and prices vary greatly. Below, I will provide you with a detailed analysis.
1、 Determine your customization needs (the first and most important step)
Before starting to search for suppliers, please clarify the following points:
Customized quantity:
1-10 pieces: Belonging to small customization, suitable for individuals, friends, or family teams.
10-50 pieces: Customized for small and medium-sized teams.
More than 50 pieces: Large teams or clubs can customize in bulk, with ample bargaining space.
Customized content:
Printing/Embroidery: This is the most common customization.
Number: font, size, color.
Name: Font, Size, Color.
Team logo/pattern: Position (chest, back, cuffs).
Color: Do you need ready-made colors provided by the supplier, or do you need custom colors (with strict color requirements)? Custom colors usually have a minimum order quantity.
Pattern: Is it a standard pattern or does it require a brand new pattern based on your design? The cost of creating a brand new version is high and only suitable for large orders.
Budget:

Economy type (below 50 yuan/piece): Usually uses ordinary textured mesh fabric and heat transfer printing.
Standard type (50-150 yuan/piece): using branded same factory or high-quality quick drying fabrics, offset printing or embroidery, with finer workmanship.
High end model (over 150 yuan/piece): using top-notch functional fabrics (such as Nike Dri FIT, Adidas Climalite, etc.), with exquisite details, may include the cost of new pattern making.
2、 Customized process
A. For individuals/small teams (less than 10 items)
This method has relatively limited options, but it is very flexible and fast.
Main channels:
E-commerce platforms (Taobao, JD.com, Pinduoduo):
Search keywords: “Customized basketball suit”, “Mesh vest customization”, “DIY basketball vest”.
Operation process:
Choose a store with good reputation and high sales.
Usually, shop owners provide online customization tools. You can choose the base color of the vest, upload the logo image, enter the number and name, and select the font and position.
Communicate with customer service to confirm the design draft and details.
Order payment, wait for production and shipment.
Advantages: Convenient and fast, with multiple choices and transparent prices.

Disadvantages: The fabric and quality may vary greatly, requiring careful identification; Customization details (such as logo complexity) may have limitations.

Local graphic and text advertisements/printing shops:
You can purchase a blank basketball vest yourself and take it to a local store for printing.
Advantages: Face to face communication and on-site observation of results.
Disadvantages: The price may be higher, and the professionalism (especially for sports fabrics) may not be as good as that of professional sportswear customizers.
B. For teams/groups (recommended for 10 or more items)
This is the most professional and effective customization method.
Main channels: Professional sportswear customization manufacturers/brands
These merchants focus on team orders and provide one-stop services from fabric, design to production.
Standard customization process:
Consultation and quotation:
Contact multiple customization vendors to provide your requirements (quantity, approximate style, customization content).
They will provide a preliminary quotation and fabric samples based on your needs.
Confirm design:
Provide design drafts: You can provide prepared design drawings (preferably in vector files such as AI, PSD, etc.), or have custom designers create design drafts for free or for a fee based on your ideas.

Confirm details: Carefully check all details such as color, pattern position, font, size, etc. Usually, an electronic version of the rendering will be received for confirmation.
Pay deposit:
After confirming the design, a certain percentage of deposit (usually 30% -50%) needs to be paid.
Production and production:
The manufacturer begins to purchase fabrics, plate making, printing/embroidery, and stitching. This process usually takes 7-15 working days, depending on the complexity of the order.
Inspection and Receipt:
After production is completed, the manufacturer will take physical photos or send samples to you for confirmation.
After confirming the accuracy, the final payment will be made and the manufacturer will arrange for shipment.

Ultimate comfort: Basketball shorts are usually made of lightweight, breathable fabrics (such as polyester fibers or cotton blends), which are very loose and have no sense of restraint when moving around, making them particularly suitable for relaxing at home.
Good breathability: Their original design intention is to keep them dry during exercise, so they can stay cool even when doing some housework or in hot summer weather at home.
Convenient activities: Whether lying on the sofa watching TV, doing stretching exercises, or occasionally needing to bend down to pack things, loose basketball shorts can provide great freedom of movement.
Easy to clean: Most basketball shorts are made of durable materials that dry quickly after machine washing, making them very easy to maintain.
Some small suggestions:
Material selection:
Cotton: softer, sweat absorbing, suitable for general home leisure.
Polyester fiber (quick drying fabric): If you are prone to sweating or do some light exercise at home, quick drying fabric can sweat faster and keep you dry.
Interior style: Many people choose to wear a pair of close fitting underwear (such as boxer shorts) inside, which will be more hygienic and comfortable.
Seasonal considerations: In air-conditioned rooms or when the weather turns cold, you can pair it with a comfortable T-shirt, hoodie, or sports pants and simply put them on when it gets cold.

Can I wear it out?
Although the focus is on “wearing at home”, the use of basketball shorts goes far beyond that:
Going out to pick up the package/take out the garbage: No problem at all, it is the fastest and most convenient “out of home service”.
Nearby convenience stores: Short term and short distance travel is completely acceptable.
Gym/sports venue: This is its primary job, of course suitable.
Informal friend gathering: If it’s a very casual friend gathering, such as watching soccer or playing games together, wearing a clean and tidy pair of basketball shorts is also no problem.
It should be noted that if it is an occasion that requires attention to dress etiquette (such as restaurants, offices, formal gatherings, etc.), basketball shorts may appear too casual and inappropriate.
To summarize:
Don’t worry about wearing it! Wearing basketball shorts at home on a daily basis is both a reasonable and comfortable choice. It perfectly meets the core requirements of comfortable, convenient, and breathable clothing for home life. How comfortable to come, home is always the most relaxing place.

Simply put, basketball suit quick drying fabric is a functional synthetic fiber fabric whose core function is to quickly absorb sweat from the skin surface and spread it to the outer layer of the fabric, thereby accelerating evaporation and keeping athletes dry and comfortable during intense exercise.
Let’s delve into it from several aspects:
1、 Why do basketball jerseys need quick drying function?
Basketball is a high-intensity sport, and athletes will sweat a lot. If sweat stays on the skin and clothes, it can cause:
Discomfort: The clothes are soaked and stick to the skin, heavy and uncomfortable.
Body temperature imbalance: Wet clothes can easily catch a cold while resting.
Friction and abrasion: Repeated friction between wet fabric and skin can easily cause redness, swelling, and even abrasion.
Performance decline: Physical discomfort can directly affect athletes’ movement, jumping, and concentration.
Therefore, quick drying fabric is a standard feature of modern basketball uniforms.
2、 The working principle of quick drying fabrics
Quick drying fabrics are not “water absorbing” and then “air drying”, but a physical moisture wicking process:
Capillary action: Fast drying fibers are usually processed into structures with grooves or irregular cross-sections (such as cross shaped, Y-shaped). These tiny grooves form countless’ capillaries’ that can generate powerful capillary effects, pulling sweat away from the skin.
Rapid diffusion: After sweat is absorbed, it will quickly spread from the inner layer to the outer layer of the fabric, expanding the evaporation area.
Accelerated evaporation: After sweat spreads to the outer layer of the fabric, due to the increased surface area and air flow during basketball sports, moisture can quickly evaporate into the air.
Simple metaphor: It’s like using a corner of a dry towel to suck water from the table, and the water will quickly spread along the fibers of the towel. Quick drying fabric utilizes this principle to transfer sweat from your body to the air.

3、 Main material composition
Almost all quick drying fabrics are chemically synthesized fibers because they can achieve moisture conductivity by modifying the fiber morphology. Although natural fibers such as cotton absorb sweat, they retain moisture and become wet and heavy, so they are not suitable for making professional sportswear.
The most common quick drying fabric material:
Polyester fiber: also known as polyester. This is the most mainstream and commonly used quick drying fabric material. Its advantages are durability, wrinkle resistance, good shape retention, and relatively low cost. Through technological transformation (such as Coolmax) ® It is a brand of modified polyester fiber with excellent quick drying performance.
Polyamide fiber: also known as nylon. The hand feel is softer and smoother than polyester, with excellent wear resistance. Many high-end basketball uniforms use nylon or a blend of nylon and polyester fabrics to enhance comfort and texture.
Spandex: also known as Lycra. It is not primarily responsible for quick drying, but its unparalleled elasticity is crucial. Usually, a small amount of spandex (such as 5% -10%) is blended with polyester or nylon to give basketball jerseys the ability to stretch on all sides, ensuring that the clothes fit snugly and without restraint when athletes perform any movements.
So, the ingredient labels you see for basketball uniforms are usually: 100% Polyester or 88% Polyester+12% Spandex and similar combinations.
4、 Core features and advantages
Moisture absorption and sweat wicking: The core function is to keep the body dry and comfortable.
Lightweight and breathable: The fabric is usually thin and lightweight, and the weaving method is loose and porous, allowing air circulation and helping with heat dissipation.
High elasticity: After adding spandex, the fabric can stretch in all directions without affecting the flexibility of movement.
Durable and Wear resistant: Synthetic fibers have high strength and can withstand the crawling, rolling, and frequent washing on the court.
Quick drying and easy care: After washing, it is easy to dry and wrinkle resistant, usually without ironing.

Heat transfer printing basketball uniforms are now a very mainstream and popular choice in the sportswear industry.
Simply put, heat transfer basketball jerseys have an excellent wearing experience, especially for players who pursue athletic performance, lightweight, and flexibility. It has some very good advantages:

The first advantage: extremely lightweight and breathable
Non sensory wearing: The pattern of heat transfer printing is essentially a thin, elastic film that directly penetrates into the fabric fibers. It does not have raised knots like traditional embroidery, nor does it have a large rubber like coating like offset printing. So after putting it on, you can hardly feel the presence of the pattern, and the overall clothing is very light and thin.
Maintain fabric breathability: As the pattern area is also breathable (high-quality transfer film has many micropores), it will not completely block the fabric like large-area offset printing, ensuring air circulation throughout the entire ball suit, helping sweat evaporate, and keeping the body dry.

Second advantage: Soft and comfortable, with freedom of movement
The heat transfer printing jersey is very soft and comfortable to wear, without any friction or foreign object sensation.
It has good elasticity and can stretch, jump, and change direction with your body without any restrictions, truly achieving the integration of human and clothing, providing an excellent sports experience.

The third advantage: exquisite patterns and diverse designs
Heat transfer printing technology can print very complex, brightly colored, gradient delicate patterns with almost no design restrictions. This allows the team’s logo, number, and name to be made very cool and personalized.

The fourth advantage: good durability (referring to high-quality transfer printing)
The high-quality heat transfer printing process is very sturdy, and normal machine washing (reverse washing, gentle mode) is not easy to crack, fall off, or curl edges, making it much more durable than inferior offset printing.

In summary, if you want a lightweight, breathable, and non restrictive basketball suit, and are willing to take proper care of it, then heat transfer printing basketball suit is your best choice.

Step 1: Selection
Find 3-5 alternative factories through waiting channels.
Step 2: Preliminary communication
Add customer service contact information (such as WhatsApp, WeChat, email, etc.) to explain your customized basketball suit requirements (quantity, approximate design, budget).
Assess their response speed, communication attitude, and professionalism.
Step 3: Request Information
Request them to send case diagrams, fabric color cards/samples, quotations, and size sheets.
Step 4: In depth investigation
Regarding the details of the case, please ask to watch more real-life videos.
Inquire about the specific details of design, sampling, production, and after-sales service.
Comprehensively compare the quotations, case quality, and communication experience of several factories.
Step 5: Confirm and sample
Choose 1-2 companies that you are most satisfied with and pay the sampling fee for sampling.
After receiving the sample, carefully inspect all details: fabric, color, size, and workmanship.
After the sample is satisfactory, pay the bulk deposit and start mass production.
One final suggestion: Do not be solely attracted by the lowest price. A factory with a slightly higher price but smooth communication, professional reliability, and the ability to help you avoid risks is far more worth choosing than a cheap but problematic factory. Wishing you to find a satisfactory partner and create a cool exclusive battle robe!

The design of a basketball suit set is a complex system that combines performance, style, and culture. It’s far more than just a vest and a pair of shorts. The following is a detailed analysis of basketball suit design, covering various aspects from professional to trendy:
1、 Core functional design (serving sports performance)
This is the foundation of basketball suit design, and all designs are primarily designed to meet the needs of high-intensity sports.
Fabric selection (top priority):
Quick drying and breathable: 100% polyester fiber (polyester) or blended fabric is absolutely mainstream. They can quickly dissipate and evaporate sweat through capillary action, keeping the body dry and avoiding clothing sticking and catching a cold.
Lightweight and elastic: The fabric is usually very light and incorporates spandex to provide four-way elasticity, ensuring that players have no sense of restraint when making any large movements (jumping, stretching, changing direction).
Durability: It needs to withstand frequent washing, friction, and pulling, and high-strength polyester fibers are very wear-resistant.
Cutting and pattern:
Combining slim fit and loose fit: The trend in modern basketball clothing is for tops to be relatively slim fit (reducing shaking and facilitating breakthrough), while shorts remain loose (usually above the knee) to ensure maximum freedom of movement and breathability. There are also tighter “compression” styles for muscle support and recovery.
Side slit: Shorts usually have a high slit design on the side, which further frees up legroom and makes running and stepping more comfortable.
Detail function:
Breathable mesh: Use large areas of mesh fabric in sweat prone areas such as armpits, back, and inside shorts to enhance air circulation and accelerate heat dissipation.
Seamless design: Seamless weaving technology is used in some key areas (such as shoulders and armpits) to reduce friction and prevent skin abrasion.
Interior lining design: Many basketball suit sets have a mesh lining inside the shorts, similar to a built-in tight shorts. Its main function is to absorb sweat, prevent light from escaping, and provide an additional layer of wrapping.
Therefore, when you choose a basketball suit set, you are not only choosing a piece of clothing, but also choosing a performance experience, a cultural symbol, and an identity.

When communicating with custom basketball uniform manufacturers about the details of customization, it is necessary to clarify the needs, communicate efficiently and ensure that both parties understand each other. The following are step-by-step suggestions:

Preliminary preparation: clarify your own needs

• Basic information
  o Quantity, budget, delivery time (whether to produce in batches).
  o Type of uniform (game uniform, training uniform, fan version) and applicable scenarios (professional, amateur, event commemoration).
• Design details
  o Style: sleeveless/short sleeve, loose/slim fit, hem slits, etc.
  o Fabric: quick-drying and breathable (such as polyester fiber), moisture wicking technology, elasticity requirements.
  o Color: provide Pantone color number or physical sample to avoid color difference.
  o Pattern/Logo: vector file (AI/EPS format), clarify the position, size and embroidery/hot stamping process.
• Functional requirements
  o Whether UV protection, antibacterial treatment, breathable mesh splicing, etc. are required.

Contact the manufacturer: Ask questions efficiently

• List of core questions:
  o Minimum order quantity (MOQ) and price ladder (such as 100 pieces vs. 500 pieces).
  o Production cycle (including sample confirmation time) and expedited fees.
  o Fabric options and performance comparison (such as wear resistance, weight).
  o Printing process restrictions (whether complex gradients can be achieved).
  o Size chart (whether personalized size classification is provided).
  o Packaging method (independent packaging, tag customization).
• Example questions:
  “We have a four-color gradient logo in our design. Can your factory use thermal sublimation technology? What is the color difference range?”
  “If the first order is 500 pieces, will the subsequent orders enjoy the same price?”
  “Can you provide the revised sample before Wednesday? We plan to complete the delivery by the end of the month.”