Custom jersey questions

[SadieKate]

Under the influence of the bubbly stuff and endorphins, there was a unanimous vote by all present for Amici Veloci team jerseys. We didn't go any further with who was going to head-up this effort but I thought I'd at least start a thread trying to collect info.

It's easy to locate vendors who will do custom jerseys but I'd like to gather everyone's collective knowledge about how to actually make the project happen on a reasonable budget from a consumer's point of view.

What questions should we ask the vendor? Does anyone have direct experience? Pros and cons about a vendor? In what format was your artwork? What price range should we expect if we want to have full color jerseys? Potentional hidden costs?

I haven't been terribly impressed with the less expensive semi-custom jersey designs but maybe someone knows something I don't.

Jo, did I hear you have some experience? Anyone?

[Bike Goddess]

Sadie dear- Voler makes custom jerseys as you may know. If you give them a sketch of what you want, they will do the artwork for you. From my experience with the BBC (my local club) the minimum order is 25 pieces. I believe the price for a jersey is about $75.00.

Depending on what time of the year and how busy they are, I would say it takes a couple of months at least from when they actually get an order from you to the delivery time. We have a meeting tomorrow night so I can ask more detailed questions then. Once they have a design, then you can order other kinds of merch- jackets, vests, long sleeved jerseys, etc.

I'm happy with all of my Voler jerseys. They hold up well and they are very comfy! Hope this helps!

[SadieKate]

Anything helps, Nancy. Did Voler charge extra for the artwork? And, was this a fully custom jersey or one of their semi-custom designs? Thanks.

[snapdragen]

Voler is one place, there's some others - I'll have to check my computer when I get home.

I also found a place where you can get t-shirts made.

[SadieKate]

Someone at the Cascade Bicycle Club is keeping a nice list of vendors.

http://www.cascade.org/Community/Team_Jerseys.cfm

[jobob]

LBTC had chimed in about Jos at one point

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...0708#post20708

[LBTC]

thanks, jobob. I sure did! Jos did an amazing job on our barking spider jerseys. it's the yellow one right there on the home page

http://www.jos.ca/

the mens say woof! racing up each side, the ladies ones say spider babe. yes. I am the original spider babe.

Ron really knows what he's doing and he's such an amazing cyclist with such a great history that I just love the idea of supporting his business, too.

good luck, and keep us informed about the progress on custom jerseys. I'd likely want one myself....

thanks!
~T~

[spazzdog]

LBTC... love the Barking Spider jersey.

I collect fun & unusual jerseys. Your group wouldn't happen to have a mens small you'd like to sell would you? Gotta have the "woof" thing since I am a dog

spazz

[spazzdog]

I have this little listing from playing with the idea of designing jerseys:

http://www.customsublimation.com/index.html

http://www.aussieapparel.com/Aussie%...%20catalog.htm

http://www.voler.com/

http://www.bikeatac.com/2005/semi-custom-jerseys.html

http://www.hiddenbaysports.com/

http://www.hincapiesports.com/sportswear/index1.html

That oughta get ya started!

spazz-o-encyclopeadia

[LBTC]

LBTC... love the Barking Spider jersey.

I collect fun & unusual jerseys. Your group wouldn't happen to have a mens small you'd like to sell would you? Gotta have the "woof" thing since I am a dog

spazz

Thank you, spazz. I was a part of the "design team" - it was a group effort of the guys who own the shop, DH, me, and then DH's sign making sister finished the ideas off....

and, yes, I think there probably is a men's small availabe! I'll check with Scott at the shop, but do feel free to look at their website and send an email to order, if you like!

http://www.barkingspidermountainbike.com

tell him the Little B***h That Could sent ya

Namaste,
~T~

[SadieKate]

thanks, jobob. I sure did! Jos did an amazing job on our barking spider jerseys. it's the yellow one right there on the home page

http://www.jos.ca/

Wow! I got a call back from a web inquiry in about 5 mins! Most impressive!

Unfortunately, they don't do set-in sleeves and since everyone has heard me complaining about the fit of raglan, well . . . .

[SadieKate]

OK, I suppose I should be getting a head count as this will help us figure out what vendor to use. I've got some time in my life right now to do some research so I might as well take advantage.

If we go with Voler, "like items" such as short sleeve and sleeveless jerseys as well as vests (both wind and thermal) will count toward a 25 unit minimum. Skinsuits will even count! Who wants one of those?

[CorsairMac]

OK, I suppose I should be getting a head count as this will help us figure out what vendor to use. I've got some time in my life right now to do some research so I might as well take advantage.

If we go with Voler, "like items" such as short sleeve and sleeveless jerseys as well as vests (both wind and thermal) will count toward a 25 unit minimum. Skinsuits will even count! Who wants one of those?

ooooooo mememememmememememme (NOT) but I Would love an AV jersey!......and I would wear it with honour!! SS and sleeveless would take care of me ma'am if that's what you're wanting to know. I would even pay in advance if that makes it easier!

[SadieKate]

ooooooo mememememmememememme (NOT) but I Would love an AV jersey!......and I would wear it with honour!! SS and sleeveless would take care of me ma'am if that's what you're wanting to know. I would even pay in advance if that makes it easier!

Sure thing. Does this mean 1 each shortsleeve and sleeveless (2 total)? Women's or men's version?

[Bike Goddess]

Sadie K- I'll be at my bike club meeting tonight and find out about the artwork. I'm sure you've seen our jersey, it stands out because the artwork is quite simple which I like.

Chico Wildflower and Wine Country jerseys are beautiful, but not as simple and a little harder to read as you pass by (my opinion). I love them, however, and wear them a lot!