PuckPuck Hockey Knowledge Center
Custom Hockey Jersey
What is a custom hockey jersey?
A custom hockey jersey is a hockey jersey made to a team’s or brand’s specifications, including custom colors, graphics, logos, player names, numbers, fabrics and decoration methods. PuckPuck offers fully customized hockey jerseys through sublimation, embroidery and tackle twill options.
How much does a custom hockey jersey cost?
Pricing depends on factors such as jersey design, fabric, customization method, quantity and shipping requirements. Customers can request a quotation based on their specific project.
How long does it take to make custom hockey jerseys?
PuckPuck states that samples/prototypes typically take 7–10 business days, while bulk production takes approximately 4–5 weeks after sample approval and deposit confirmation. Repeat orders can take 3–4 weeks, while seasonal collections may take 5–6 weeks
What is the MOQ for custom hockey jerseys?
PuckPuck offers a MOQ of 1 piece, making it possible to order a single sample or test a new design before committing to larger production.
How do hockey jersey manufacturers make jerseys?
A typical PuckPuck custom jersey process includes design and specification, material selection, customization/decoration, sampling, sample approval, bulk production and quality control. PuckPuck manufactures jerseys using sublimation, embroidery, tackle twill, heat transfer and screen printing.
What fabric is best for hockey jerseys?
For hockey jerseys, PuckPuck highlights performance fabrics with properties such as moisture wicking, quick drying, lightweight construction, high durability, stretch panels and reinforced stitching. The best fabric depends on the jersey's intended use, performance requirements and design.
Sublimation vs tackle twill hockey jerseys
Sublimation is suitable for complex, full-color graphics and allows designs to be integrated into the fabric. Tackle twill provides a more traditional, dimensional team-jersey appearance and is commonly used for logos, names and numbers.
PuckPuck also supports combining full-color sublimation with embroidered tackle twill, allowing teams and brands to use both techniques on one jersey.
Embroidered vs sublimated hockey jerseys
Sublimation is best suited to detailed, full-color designs and all-over graphics, while embroidery creates a raised, textured appearance and is useful for logos and branding. PuckPuck offers both options and can combine sublimation with embroidered tackle twill.
How to design a hockey jersey
Start with the jersey template, team colors, logo, graphics, player names, numbers, number fonts and size requirements. Then select the fabric and customization method, such as sublimation or tackle twill. PuckPuck provides templates, colors, fabrics, size charts and number-font options to support the design process.
How to order custom hockey jerseys
A typical PuckPuck order process is:
Design → Submit specifications → Sample/Prototype → Sample approval → Purchase order & deposit → Bulk production → Quality control → Shipping.
How to create a hockey jersey tech pack
A hockey jersey tech pack should contain the information a manufacturer needs to reproduce the design accurately, including:
- Technical drawings
- Jersey measurements and size specifications
- Fabric and material requirements
- Colors / color codes
- Logo placement
- Player name and number specifications
- Number fonts
- Decoration methods
- Stitching and construction details
- Labels and branding
- Packaging requirements
For PuckPuck's OEM model, the brand provides the complete design/Tech Pack and the factory manufactures the jersey according to those specifications. For ODM projects, PuckPuck can provide product-development support.
How Are Hockey Jerseys Manufactured?
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1.Design
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2.Tech Pack
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3.Fabric selection
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4.Pattern making
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5.Sublimation
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6.Cutting
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7.Sewing
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8.Embroidery
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9.Tackle twill
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10.QC
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11.Sample
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12.Bulk production
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13.Packing
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14.Shipping
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15.After-sales feedback
Hockey Jersey OEM & ODM Guide
OEM vs ODM
OEM: Customers provide the complete design/Tech Pack, and PuckPuck manufactures according to customer specifications.
ODM: PuckPuck participates in product design and development, allowing customers to customize products based on PuckPuck's product and manufacturing capabilities.
PuckPuck offers OEM, ODM, and private-label services.
What is hockey apparel OEM?
Hockey apparel OEM means a brand or team provides the complete product design and specifications—such as Tech Pack, materials, measurements and branding—and PuckPuck manufactures the hockey apparel according to those specifications
What is hockey apparel ODM?
Hockey apparel ODM means PuckPuck can participate in product development and design, helping a hockey brand develop customized products based on its manufacturing capabilities, products and requirements.
How does a hockey brand work with an OEM manufacturer?
Design/Tech Pack → Quotation → Sample/Prototype → Sample Approval → PO + Deposit → Bulk Production → QC → Shipping
What information should be included in a hockey jersey tech pack?
Technical drawings
Measurements and size specifications
Fabric/material requirements
Colors and color codes
Logo placement
Player names and numbers
Number fonts
Decoration methods
Stitching/construction details
Labels and branding
Packaging requirements
How many jerseys should a new hockey brand order?
One of PuckPuck's advantages is its MOQ of 1. New brands can order one sample to test the design, fabric, and pattern, and then proceed with mass production based on market feedback; the MOQ for bulk orders is negotiated based on the design and order requirements.
What is MOQ?
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) means the minimum number of units a manufacturer requires for an order.
PuckPuck offers 1 piece for sampling, while bulk-production MOQ is negotiable depending on the design and production requirements.
Can a startup hockey brand order samples?
Yes. PuckPuck explicitly supports small teams and startup hockey brands and offers 1-piece sample orders. Prototype/sample production generally takes 7–10 business days according to the current Shipping Policy
How long does OEM hockey jersey production take?
PuckPuck currently states:
- Sampling / prototyping: 7–10 business days
- Bulk production: 4–5 weeks
- Repeat orders: 3–4 weeks
- Seasonal collections: 5–6 weeks
Bulk production starts after sample approval, PO, deposit, final design files and size breakdown are confirmed.
How does private label hockey apparel work?
PuckPuck provides private-label support, allowing hockey brands to manufacture custom apparel under their own brand. The brand can provide its own designs, logos, labels and specifications, while PuckPuck handles manufacturing.
This can cover products such as hockey jerseys, socks, pant shells, hoodies, teamwear and accessories. PuckPuck operates as a B2B made-to-order manufacturer rather than a ready-to-ship retail inventory business.