The Complete Guide to Ordering Custom Sports T-Shirts for Company Events

Planning Your Company Event Apparel

Whether it's an annual sports day, a charity run, or a team-building retreat, custom sports t-shirts bring your team together and make the event memorable.

Here's a step-by-step guide to getting it right.

Step 1: Choose the Right Fabric

For sports and events in Singapore's climate, fabric choice is critical.

Dri-fit / Moisture-wicking is the top choice for active events. It pulls sweat away from the body and dries quickly. Perfect for outdoor activities, runs, and sports days.

CoolMax blends offer enhanced breathability for intense activities. They're slightly more premium but worth it for marathon events or outdoor tournaments.

Avoid 100% cotton for active events — it absorbs sweat and becomes heavy and uncomfortable in Singapore's humidity.

Step 2: Design for Impact

Sports t-shirts are a chance to be bold with your branding.

• Full-colour sublimation allows all-over prints with no colour limitations
• Screen printing is cost-effective for simple designs with 1-3 colours
• DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing handles complex designs with photographic detail

For sports day, consider adding team names, player numbers, or department labels to create a sense of competition and belonging.

Step 3: Plan Your Sizes

Sports t-shirts should fit comfortably for movement. Here's our sizing advice:

• Order a range of sizes from XS to 3XL
• For mixed teams, a good default ratio is: 10% XS, 20% S, 30% M, 25% L, 10% XL, 5% 2XL+
• Always order 5-10% extra in popular sizes (M and L) for last-minute additions
• Consider offering both men's and women's cuts for better fit

Step 4: Timeline and Quantities

For company events, plan ahead:

| Order Size | Production Time | Recommended Lead Time | |-----------|----------------|----------------------| | 50-100 pcs | 7-10 days | 3 weeks before event | | 100-300 pcs | 10-14 days | 4 weeks before event | | 300+ pcs | 14-21 days | 5-6 weeks before event |

Pro tip: If you're ordering for an annual event, place your order at least 4 weeks in advance. Rush orders are possible but may incur additional costs.

Step 5: Budget Planning

Sports t-shirts are one of the most affordable uniform options:

• Basic dri-fit with 1-colour print: From $8/pc
• Premium dri-fit with full-colour sublimation: From $12/pc
• CoolMax with custom design: From $14/pc

Prices decrease with higher quantities. For 300+ pieces, you can expect significant savings per unit.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Ordering too late — Singapore shipping takes 3-7 days after production
2. Ignoring fabric weight — Lighter GSM (120-150) is better for active events
3. Complex designs on dark fabrics — Some printing methods don't work well on dark colours
4. Not ordering extras — Always have spare t-shirts for unexpected participants

Ready to Order?

Send us your event details and we'll recommend the best fabric, printing method, and provide a free design mockup. Most event orders go from enquiry to delivery in 2-3 weeks.