How to Create a Soccer Uniform

Players on the soccer field will always be the main attraction during a match. But a well-chosen pair of socks, shorts and jersey -- the standard soccer uniform -- can have a number of advantages for both players and spectators. For players, a uniform is the garment that binds them as one and can be a great source of pride. Spectators, too, can rally around a uniform, adopting its colors to wear while in the stands, becoming a team's 12th player. Creating a soccer uniform, or kit, can be achieved with a modest amount of forethought and effort.

Instructions

1. Organize all orders early. This will give the best chance to establish chosen colors to a league officials before another team choses the same, or similar, colors. Samples, even, will do in this regard, whether creating uniforms at home or ordering through a sporting goods store.

2. Choose colors and fabrics for the team that will radiate the least amount of heat. Running back and forth across a soccer pitch for 90 minutes takes much stamina. Keep the team cool by choosing colors and fabrics that will keep them moving comfortably. Seek out fabrics, like ClimaCool and Dri-FIT, that wick moisture away from one's skin.

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   Lower costs by designing simply. Though a shirt with numerous colors and patterns may look chic, the details will produce a much higher price. As an alternative, design a team crest in the form of a patch that can be both colorful and professional at a fraction of the cost. Uniforms can be purchased individually for $15 to $30, while team orders will sometimes receive a slight discount.

4. Design more than one uniform. In larger leagues, team colors will often be similar to another club. To avoid one team passing the ball to the opposing team by mistake, design a home and away kit. One kit will be light in color, the other dark. Professional sports teams follow this concept.

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   Order socks of an appropriate length and thickness. Most leagues require shin protection, or shin guards, for all players. Socks should be of sufficient elasticity to cover the shin guard and reach just below the knee. Additionally, material that wicks moisture away from the skin will mean less wear and tear, fewer blisters and happier feet.

Tips & Warnings

• Negotiate with local sporting good stores to have their names advertised somewhere on the kit in exchange for a lower overall price for an order. Also, placing orders online can often mean additional savings.

Resources

• Buy soccer uniforms