How to design a cricket team kit, step by step

1. Start with colours

Pick two or three main colours, usually your club colours. Note their exact shades if you have them (Pantone references or an old shirt help). Strong contrast between colours makes a kit easier to read from the boundary.

2. Prepare your badge

Your badge is the centre of the design. Send it as a vector file if possible. If your badge is old or low resolution, we can redraw it for print.

3. Choose the shirt style

• Collar: polo collar with placket (classic), or round neck (modern T20 look).
• Sleeves: half sleeve for heat, full sleeve for sun protection.
• Fit: regular or athletic.

4. Choose a pattern

Sublimation means any pattern costs the same to print. Popular options include:

• diagonal sashes or chevrons;
• gradients from one colour to another;
• subtle tonal patterns based on your badge or city;
• side panels in a contrast colour.

Keep the chest area clear enough for the badge and main sponsor.

5. Place sponsors

Agree sponsor positions before designing: main chest sponsor, sleeves, back and trousers. Check your league’s rules on sponsor size. Read sponsor logo placement on cricket shirts.

6. Names and numbers

Decide on a font and placement: name above number on the back is standard. Numbers can also go on the front or sleeve. Collect the squad list early using our cricket size guide.

7. Match the trousers

Coloured trousers are usually a solid main colour with a side stripe or panel that echoes the shirt.

8. Approve the mock-up and sample

We send a front, back and side mock-up. Check spellings, colours and sponsor positions carefully. After approval, a sample is made so you can check colour and fit in real life before bulk production.

9. Think beyond match day

Training tops, hoodies and tracksuits in the same colours make the club look complete. See training wear and tracksuits.

Ready to start? Send your colours and badge through the quote form.