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Basketball kit design ideas

Ten basketball jersey design ideas that look sharp on court, from retro stripes to reversible two-tone kits, plus the rules of thumb for numbers.

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Short answer: side panels, retro piping and vertical gradients are the most popular basketball looks. Whatever you choose, keep the number large, clear and free of pattern.

10 basketball kit design ideas

Side panels

Contrast panels down the sides that slim the jersey.

Retro piping

Thin trim around the neck and armholes.

Vertical gradient

Dark at the hem, light at the shoulders.

City skyline

Your town's skyline across the chest or hem.

Big wordmark

The club name in large letters across the chest.

Pinstripes

A throwback look that still reads modern.

Camo or texture

A tonal camo or concrete texture in the base colour.

Reversible two-tone

Light on one side, dark on the other: see reversible kits.

Number as the hero

An oversized number with a drop shadow.

Matching shooting shirts

A warm-up shirt that carries the same theme.

Make the design work

  • ✓Make numbers big and in a strong contrast colour.
  • ✓Keep patterns off the number area.
  • ✓Match shorts to the jersey trim for a full kit look.
  • ✓Pricing the roster? See basketball kit cost.

Design questions

Can you design a reversible jersey?+
Yes. Each side can have its own colour and design, at £38 a jersey, VAT included.
Do complex designs cost more?+
No. Sublimation prints any design at the same price.
Can we have the same design on shorts?+
Yes. Shorts can carry the same trim, pattern and number.

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