Custom Cricket Uniforms in Bulk: Fabric, MOQ & Cost
Custom cricket uniforms in bulk run about $16 to $42 per garment factory-direct, at a 15-piece minimum per style and a 2 to 4 week production window after art approval. Colored limited-overs kits are full-dye sublimated on 150 to 165 GSM polyester; test whites use 160 to 190 GSM cooling poly with piping and embroidery. Order 8 to 12 weeks before your season.
Cricket in the US is no longer a niche order. Major League Cricket runs June 18 to July 18, 2026 across Texas and California, Season 3 ticket sales were up 53% year on year, and 84% of MLC ticket buyers were first-timers. Under that pro tier sit hundreds of Minor League, club, school, and academy sides that all need kit. This guide gives the real factory numbers a US club, league, or reseller needs to spec and buy cricket uniforms in bulk, from fabric weights to the QC checks that keep a full team order consistent.
What is included in a bulk cricket uniform order?
A cricket kit is more than a jersey. Buyers order in bulk to keep one dye lot, one fabric batch, and one sizing grade across the whole squad. A full team package usually covers the following pieces, and pricing is set per piece, not per player.
- Playing shirt (colored): short or long sleeve, full-dye sublimated for T20 and one-day formats.
- Playing trousers: colored to match the shirt, or traditional white for the longer format.
- Test whites: cream or optic-white shirt and trouser set, decorated with piping and embroidery rather than all-over print.
- Training and practice shirts: lighter GSM, high-volume, often the biggest line item for academies.
- Sweaters and slipovers: knit vest or long-sleeve for cool-weather sessions.
- Caps, sun hats, and base layers: finishing pieces that complete the club look.
Start from our custom cricket uniforms range to see the full piece list, or go straight to cricket team uniforms if you are buying a matched squad set.
What fabric and GSM should cricket kit use?
Cricket is a long-format outdoor sport played in direct sun, so fabric is chosen for weight, airflow, and UV colorfastness, not just feel. The right GSM depends on the garment and the format. Here is what we run on the floor.
| Garment | Fabric | GSM band | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colored playing shirt (T20 / ODI) | 100% polyester interlock or micro-mesh | 150-165 GSM | Takes full-dye sublimation, wicks sweat, holds bright color under stadium light |
| Test whites shirt | Cooling poly or poly-cotton | 160-190 GSM | Heavier hand for an opaque white; cooling finish for all-day play |
| Playing trousers | Poly twill or textured poly | 180-210 GSM | Abrasion resistance for diving and sliding; keeps a crease |
| Training / practice shirt | Pin-mesh or bird-eye poly | 140-150 GSM | Maximum airflow, lowest cost for high-volume net sessions |
| Sweater / slipover | Acrylic or acrylic-wool knit | Gauge 7-12 | Warmth without bulk for cool mornings |
The most common bulk mistake is putting a colored-kit fabric under a white shirt. A 150 GSM poly reads slightly see-through in optic white, which is why our cricket whites step up to a heavier cooling poly. For bright limited-overs kit, the sublimation-ready weights on our T20 cricket jerseys are the standard build.
Sublimation or embroidery: which decoration lasts outdoors?
Cricket kit lives in UV. Decoration choice decides whether the club name still looks sharp at the end of a season, so match the method to the garment.
- Full-dye sublimation bonds the ink into the polyester, so there is no surface layer to crack or peel. It handles unlimited colors, gradients, and sponsor blocks across the whole shirt. This is the correct method for every colored playing shirt and is what we build on our sublimated cricket jerseys.
- Embroidery is the right call on test whites, caps, and sweaters, where an all-over print would defeat the traditional look. A club crest at 8,000 to 12,000 stitches holds color and shape for years of washing.
- Heat-transfer names and numbers are used only when a late roster change lands after the sublimation run. They are a repair tool, not a primary method, because they sit on the surface and wear faster in sun.
For a deeper breakdown of when each method wins, see our guide on sublimation vs embroidery vs DTF. On decoration: we build custom, original team designs only. We do not reproduce licensed league or national-team kit or protected logos, which keeps your order clean for US trademark and marketplace rules.
What is the MOQ and lead time for bulk cricket uniforms?
Our minimum is 15 pieces per style, per design. That means 15 colored shirts is one order; adding matching trousers is a second 15-piece line. Mixing youth and adult sizes inside that count is fine as long as the design and fabric are the same.
Standard production is 2 to 4 weeks after you approve the digital mockup and the pre-production sample. The realistic door-to-door timeline for a US buyer looks like this:
- Days 1-3: tech pack and digital mockup finalized.
- Days 4-9: pre-production sample stitched and shipped or shown by photo and video.
- Days 10-30: bulk cut, sublimation or embroidery, stitching, and QC.
- Days 31-40: freight to the US, roughly 3 to 5 days by air for a full team box or longer by sea for large league orders.
Add it up and a first-time club order lands in about 5 to 7 weeks. Repeat orders that reuse an approved design skip the sample step and ship faster. Buyers who need a US-based point of contact and invoicing should start from our cricket uniform supplier USA page.
How much do custom cricket uniforms cost in bulk?
Factory-direct pricing drops as quantity climbs, because setup and sampling are fixed costs spread over more pieces. These are 2026 reference bands for custom, made-to-order kit at our Sialkot factory, before freight and any US duty.
| Piece | 15-49 pcs | 50-149 pcs | 150+ pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colored playing shirt (sublimated) | $22-32 | $18-26 | $16-22 |
| Playing trousers | $20-30 | $17-25 | $15-21 |
| Test whites shirt (piped + embroidered) | $28-42 | $24-34 | $21-30 |
| Training / practice shirt | $14-22 | $12-18 | $10-15 |
| Sweater / slipover | $30-46 | $26-38 | $23-33 |
Cost drivers to plan for: number of print colors is not one on sublimation (unlimited is free), but extra pieces like separate names, numbers, and multiple sponsor logos add stitching or setup time. Heavier whites and trousers cost more than a training shirt because of fabric weight and finishing. A full colored kit of shirt plus trousers typically lands between $31 and $62 per player depending on quantity. See the current price bands on our custom cricket uniforms range.
When should a US team order for the 2026 cricket season?
Cricket seasons in the US spread across the calendar, so the order-by date depends on your segment. The rule is simple: back-date 8 to 12 weeks from your first fixture to cover design, sampling, production, and freight.
| Segment | Play window | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| Major / Minor League and elite clubs | Jun-Jul 2026 (MLC Jun 18-Jul 18) | Mar-Apr 2026 |
| Regional and club summer leagues | May-Sep | Feb-Jun |
| School and college sides | Spring seasons | Dec 2025-Feb 2026 |
| Academies and year-round training | All year | 6-8 weeks before a new intake |
Ordering late is the single most common reason a club plays its first matches in mismatched kit. Lock the design early, approve one sample, and the bulk run is predictable.
How is quality controlled across a full team order?
Consistency is the whole point of buying in bulk, and it is where thin drop-ship suppliers fail. Every Alayki cricket order runs through a fixed 6-point check before it ships.
- Dye-lot and fabric batch: one roll batch per order so no two shirts read a different shade of the same color.
- Colorfastness: sublimated panels checked for crocking and wash-fastness so club colors survive a full season.
- Measurement spec: each size graded to a US-fit chart and spot-measured against tolerance, not eyeballed.
- Seam and stitch: flatlock and bar-tacked stress points on shoulders and side seams pull-tested for diving and throwing load.
- Decoration: names, numbers, and crests checked for placement, spelling, and registration against the approved mockup.
- Final pack: counted, size-sorted, and poly-bagged by set so the kit arrives ready to hand out.
Ask for real factory photos of your stitching and QC before dispatch. We show them on request, and you should never accept a full team order sight unseen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom cricket uniforms?
Fifteen pieces per style and design. You can mix youth and adult sizes inside that 15 as long as the fabric and artwork are the same. Adding a second garment, like trousers to go with shirts, is a separate 15-piece line.
How much do bulk cricket jerseys cost per unit?
Colored sublimated playing shirts run about $16 to $32 factory-direct depending on quantity, with test whites higher at $21 to $42 because of the heavier fabric and embroidery. A full shirt-and-trouser kit is roughly $31 to $62 per player before freight.
How long does production take?
Two to four weeks after you approve the mockup and pre-production sample. Counting design, sampling, and air freight to the US, a first-time order lands in about 5 to 7 weeks. Reorders of an approved design ship faster.
Can you match our club colors and design exactly?
Yes. Full-dye sublimation reproduces any color, gradient, or sponsor layout from your artwork, and we send a digital mockup plus a physical sample for sign-off before the bulk run. We build custom, original designs only and do not copy licensed league or team kit.
Do you make cricket whites as well as colored kit?
Yes. Colored limited-overs kit is sublimated on 150 to 165 GSM poly; test whites use a heavier 160 to 190 GSM cooling fabric with piping and embroidered crests so the white stays opaque and traditional.
Get a quote on your cricket kit
Send your design, colors, piece list, and rough quantities and we will return a per-piece price, a lead time to your season date, and a pre-production sample plan. Request a quote and speak with production directly.
By Qasim Hussain, Founder, Alayki brand, and Managing Partner, QVR Associates.