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Notes from the shop floor. Kit design, fabric and fit, ordering timelines, and the teams we get to build for.

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Cycling Shorts vs. Bib Shorts: Which Should Your Team Order?

Short answer: for anything over an hour, bibs. The straps hold the chamois in place and remove the waistband, which is the thing that digs in when you're folded over the bars. Shorts win on convenience, on shorter rides, and for riders...

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How to Run a Team Apparel Fundraiser That Actually Clears Money

The short version: apparel is one of the few fundraisers where you aren't asking anyone to buy something they don't want. Families are already...

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What Youth Sports Leagues Actually Need from Their Apparel Program

Youth league apparel goes wrong in three predictable places: youth sizes that are really just adult smalls, an order deadline set from the supplier's...

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Track and Cross Country Uniforms: What Coaches Need to Know

A track uniform has one job the rest of your athletic apparel doesn't: disappear. No contact, no grabbing, no wet turf — so durability...

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How to Wash a Team Jersey Safely

Short answer: cold water, gentle cycle, inside out, no fabric softener, and hang it to dry. That's it. Four habits, and a performance jersey...

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What Size Is a Youth Medium? A Sizing Guide for Team Orders

Short answer: a youth medium fits roughly a 27 to 28 inch chest, on an athlete around 50 to 53 inches tall — typically...

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Buying Custom Cycling Jerseys for Your Team: What Actually Matters

The two decisions that generate the most complaints on a team kit order are the ones people spend the least time on: which cut...

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Jersey Fabric Types, Explained for People With a Season to Prepare For

"Jersey" isn't one fabric. It's a family of knits, and the differences between them decide whether your uniforms still look sharp in February or...

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Ordering Custom Jerseys for a Team: The Complete Guide

The hardest part of ordering custom jerseys isn't picking a design. It's collecting sizes from thirty families, chasing payments through four different apps, and...