The season doesn't wait. Between coordinating rosters, scheduling practices, and handling everything else that comes with running a team, uniform planning often gets pushed to the last minute — and that's when the problems start. Rush orders, sizing issues, colors that don't match, and gear that falls apart by week three.
This guide walks you through how to get your custom football uniforms right before any of that happens.
Start Earlier Than You Think You Need To
The most common mistake teams make is starting the uniform process too late. Custom production takes time — and if you factor in revisions, shipping, and any unexpected issues, a six-week lead time is a minimum. Eight to ten weeks is better.
At 100% Royalty Clothing, we recommend teams get in contact before their registration period closes, so the uniform order is placed before the roster is fully locked. You can adjust quantities — you can't manufacture faster than production allows.
Get the Sizing Right Before You Order
Football uniform sizing is more technical than most people expect. You're fitting for range of motion — blocking, tackling, catching — which means the fit has to account for shoulder pads, hip pads, and full athletic movement, not just standing measurements.
Our recommendation:
- Collect measurements at practice, not via a form sent home
- Size jerseys with pad clearance in mind (typically one size up from a standard shirt size)
- Order a handful of extras in the most common sizes — you will need them
Choose Colors That Read on the Field
Your team's colors need to pop at distance — under stadium lights, in natural sunlight, on video. Colors that look great on a screen or in person sometimes wash out or blend on the field.
OPR uses color-fast fabric that holds saturation through repeated washes and sun exposure. When you submit your color selections, we'll flag any combinations that historically cause readability issues so you can make an informed call before production starts.
The OPR Pattern Difference
Every OPR uniform includes our signature pattern detail — the same design element that runs through our entire athletic line. It's a mark of the standard. On the field, it means your team looks unified and identifiable, not just dressed. It also means every player is wearing something built to last the season — our uniforms are built to a 25+ wash durability standard.
What to Include in Your Order
A complete football uniform package typically covers:
- Game jersey (with name, number, and team customization)
- Practice jersey
- Game pants
- Practice shorts or pants
- Warm-up or sideline gear (optional but recommended)
Ordering everything together keeps your look consistent and simplifies the process. Mixed sourcing leads to color drift and mismatched construction quality.
Ready to Order?
Custom football uniform orders start with a conversation. Reach out to our team at info@oprclothin.com with your team name, estimated roster size, and target delivery date. We'll take it from there.
Browse our uniform collection to see what we build — then let's build something for your team.
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