Sublimated soccer and rugby uniforms supplier for brands and clubs in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand
For teamwear brands and resellers, reliability is the product: kits that match the approved sample, reorders that match last season, and deliveries before the first fixture. Here is how we plan for it.
Published 27 October 2026 · Blackthorn World
In short
A reliable sublimated soccer and rugby supplier delivers three things: kits that match the approved sample, reorders that match previous seasons, and delivery timed to the season — August–September for the UK and Ireland, February–April for Australia and New Zealand. Blackthorn World sublimates soccer kits from about $13 and rugby kits from about $20 FOB, from 30 pieces per design, for brands, resellers and clubs.
Plan to the season, not the order
| Market | Season starts | Order artwork by |
|---|---|---|
| UK and Ireland (football, rugby union) | August–September | May–June |
| Australia (rugby league, union, football) | February–April | November–December |
| New Zealand (rugby, football) | March–April | December–January |
With samples in 10–12 working days and bulk 2–3 weeks after approval, plus shipping, a kit needs 8–10 weeks from artwork to delivery. Resellers who batch their clubs' orders by season get better pricing and fewer rush jobs.
What makes a teamwear supplier reliable
- Stored patterns and artwork — digital patterns and colour references saved, so a mid-season top-up matches the original kit.
- Colour control — sublimation colours matched to the approved sample on calibrated Mimaki and Roland printers.
- Rugby-grade construction — 220–260 GSM fabrics, reinforced seams, grip panels and stretch collars that survive tackling and scrums.
- Soccer-weight fabrics — 130–160 GSM knits for match and training kits (see our fabric guide).
- White-label options — your labels and packaging, no Blackthorn branding, for resellers and teamwear brands.
- Mixed sizes and names — youth to adult in one order, player names and numbers from your squad list.
Collars, cuts and kit bundles
Choose from 25 rugby and soccer collar styles (see the collar chart), classic or pro-fit rugby cuts, and bundles with shorts, socks, training tops and jackets, such as our rugby club bundle and football club bundle.
Prices and minimums
Sublimated soccer kits start at about $13 and rugby kits at about $20 FOB, from 30 pieces per design. For detailed pricing see soccer kit prices and rugby kit prices; for markets see UK and Ireland and Australia and NZ. UK importers may qualify for reduced duty under DCTS — confirm with your broker.
FAQ
Do you supply teamwear brands and resellers, not just clubs?
Yes. We work white label for teamwear brands and resellers, with your labels and packaging.
When should UK clubs order kits for the new season?
Send artwork by May–June for an August–September season start.
When should Australian and NZ clubs order?
By November–January for a February–April season start.
What is the MOQ for sublimated soccer and rugby kits?
30 pieces per design, youth and adult sizes mixed.
How much do sublimated rugby kits cost?
From about $20 FOB; soccer kits from about $13.