Teamwear and sportswear manufacturer for New Zealand clubs and brands
Club rugby jerseys and training gear, netball dresses, cricket and touch kits, school sportswear and private label activewear — made to order for buyers across Aotearoa New Zealand.
In short
Blackthorn World makes sublimated rugby, netball, cricket and touch uniforms, club training gear and private label activewear for New Zealand clubs, schools and brands. Orders start at 30 pieces per design for sublimated kit and 50 per style for cut-and-sew, every new design is sampled first, and bulk ships by air or sea.
- Who we supply
- Rugby, netball, cricket, touch and hockey clubs, schools, uniform suppliers and brands
- Popular lines
- Rugby jerseys, training tees, netball dresses, cricket coloured clothing, rain jackets, hoodies
- Season planning
- Order 8–10 weeks before kick-off
- Shipping
- Courier samples; bulk by air or sea
- Payment
- 50% deposit, 50% when ready to ship
What buyers in New Zealand order from us
- Club rugby — Match jerseys, shorts, socks and training tees
- Netball — Sublimated dresses and bodysuits
- Cricket — Coloured clothing and whites
- Training wear — Training tops, half-zips and tracksuits
- Rain & sideline jackets — Wet-weather club jackets
- School sportswear — PE kits and school team uniforms
Rugby kit the way NZ clubs order it
Most New Zealand clubs order by grade: senior, colts and junior teams in the same design, plus training tees and a supporter range. We keep your artwork and patterns on file, so a top-up order for a new grade matches the original kit exactly.
See our jersey collar types guide to pick a rugby neck by number, and rugby kit prices for indicative costs.
Shipping to New Zealand
Samples arrive by express courier. Bulk ships by air for tight season starts or consolidated by sea for bigger club and school programmes, with full commercial paperwork.
Minimum orders, samples and lead times
| # | Product type | Minimum order | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sublimated teamwear & activewear | 30 pcs per design | Sizes and names/numbers mixed |
| 02 | Cut & sew garments (jackets, hoodies, outerwear, workwear) | 50 pcs per style | Colours split by agreement |
| 03 | Bags | 50 pcs | Logo by embroidery, print or patch |
| 04 | Boxing, MMA & work gloves | 100 pairs | Private label packaging available |
| 05 | Private neck labels, care labels, swing tags | 500 pcs | Made with bulk orders only |
Development samples are charged per style plus courier and the cost is credited against your first bulk order. Samples take 15–20 working days; bulk production takes 2–3 weeks after you approve the pre-production sample. Payment is 50% on order and 50% when the goods are ready to ship. Prices on our product pages are indicative ranges — send your design for an exact quote.
How ordering works
- Send your specTech pack, sketch, photo or a design from the kit builder.
- QuoteFabric, GSM, decoration, labels and freight in one price.
- Sample and approveA pre-production sample, photos and video before bulk.
- Produce and shipBulk in 2–3 weeks, then courier, air or sea freight.
Quality is managed under ISO 9001:2015, with WRAP and SMETA / Sedex social audits — see certificates, the factory video and how to order.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you make club rugby jerseys for New Zealand teams?
Yes. Sublimated club rugby jerseys, shorts, socks and training tees, from 30 pieces per design with sizes mixed across grades.
Can you make netball dresses?
Yes — sublimated netball dresses and bodysuits in club colours, from 30 pieces per design.
What is the minimum order?
30 pieces per design for sublimated kit, 50 per style for cut-and-sew garments, 100 pairs for gloves.
How long does it take to get kit to New Zealand?
Samples take 15–20 working days and bulk 2–3 weeks after approval, plus air or sea freight.
Can you re-order the same kit later?
Yes. Patterns and artwork are stored digitally, so repeat orders match the original.