Buyer guides and markets
Practical guides for ordering custom teamwear, fightwear and gloves — and what we make for buyers in each region.
In short
Blackthorn World publishes buyer guides on hi-vis workwear standards, custom hockey jerseys, decoration methods (sublimation, screen printing and embroidery), custom golf shirts, jersey collar styles, private-label boxing gloves and ordering club teamwear, plus pages for buyers in the USA and Canada, the UK and Ireland, Europe, the Nordics and Australia and New Zealand.
Buyer guides
Hi-vis workwear standards: EN ISO 20471 vs ANSI/ISEA 107What the classes mean, how much fluorescent and reflective material each one needs, and what to put on a purchase order for custom hi-vis vests, jackets, polos and trousers.Custom hockey jerseys: a buyer's guideSublimation or tackle twill, player or goalie cut, which neckline, and how to brief numbers, names and socks — everything a team, club or brand needs to order custom ice hockey jerseys.Sublimation vs screen printing vs embroiderySix ways to put your logo and design on custom apparel — what each one is, which fabrics it works on, and when to use it.Custom golf shirts: a guide for clubs, societies and brandsFabric, collar and fit, where the logos go, embroidery or print, and how to put a full golf range together for a club, society, corporate golf day or golf brand.Jersey collar styles: rugby, soccer and ice hockeyA numbered chart of the 25 rugby and soccer collars and 10 ice hockey necklines we make — so you can order the exact neck by number.Private label boxing gloves: a buyer's guideWhat to specify when you develop your own boxing gloves — materials, padding, weights, closures, branding and packaging.Club teamwear buying guideA step-by-step guide for club secretaries, coaches and teamwear suppliers ordering a full custom club range.Outerwear — USA & CanadaPrivate label puffer jackets, varsity jackets, softshells and ski wear made to order for US and Canadian brands, distributors and team dealers. US office in Maryland.Outerwear — UK & IrelandPuffer jackets, gilets, rain jackets, softshells, varsity jackets and ski wear made to order for UK and Irish brands, clubs and wholesalers.Ski wear — Sweden, Finland & NordicsSki jackets, ski pants, down and puffer jackets made to order for Swedish, Finnish and Nordic brands, clubs and importers. Skidkläder · laskettelutakit, private label.Outerwear — EuropePuffer jackets, ski wear, softshells, rain and varsity jackets made to order for brands and importers in Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Poland, Switzerland and the EU.Outerwear — Australia & NZPuffer jackets, ski and snow wear, rain jackets, softshells and varsity jackets made to order for Australian and New Zealand brands, clubs and wholesalers.
Markets we serve
USA & CanadaSoccer, basketball, football, baseball, lacrosse, hockey and fightwear — made to order for US and Canadian brands, schools, clubs and distributors.UK & IrelandFootball and rugby kits, netball dresses, GAA jerseys, training wear and club-shop ranges — made to order for clubs, schools and teamwear suppliers.EuropePrivate-label teamwear, outerwear, fightwear, gloves, equestrian and motorcycle wear for European brands, clubs and distributors.NordicsIce hockey, floorball, football and handball kits, club wear and outerwear for clubs and brands in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.Australia & NZRugby league and union jerseys, netball dresses, basketball, cricket and touch kits for clubs, schools and teamwear suppliers.
More help
See how to order, the buyer FAQ, our certificates or design a kit in the kit mockup generator.