Quick answer: CentralCustom makes custom hockey kit for UK clubs, schools and universities. That covers custom hockey shirts, skorts, shorts, socks, goalkeeper shirts and training wear in your own club colours. You can choose sublimated made-to-order shirts with the design printed into the fabric, or printed and embroidered stock performance kit with no minimum order. Every order comes with a free digital proof. Stock kit is typically dispatched 7–14 working days after you approve it.
Hockey kit gets a hard life: wet astroturf, slide tackles, sticks, and a full squad washing it at different temperatures. It also has to stay consistent across a first team, several men's and women's XIs, a junior section and the odd veterans' side. Send us your crest and colours. We'll come back with a mock-up, a recommendation and a clear price per player.
Two ways to make custom hockey shirts
Sublimated hockey shirts (made to order)
With dye sublimation the design is printed into the fabric before the shirt is made. Hoops, panels, gradients, numbers and sponsor blocks go right to the seams and never crack or peel. This is how most clubs make their match shirts if they want a distinctive design that lasts several seasons. Made-to-order kit has a minimum quantity and lead time, both confirmed on your quote.
Printed or embroidered stock performance kit (no minimum)
For training tops, junior sections, school teams or quick top-ups, we decorate stock performance garments from ranges such as our TriDri performance range. You get an embroidered crest or printed logo, back numbers and sponsor logos. There is no minimum order, and because the garment stays in stock, matching a new player later is simple.
What's in a custom hockey kit
- Playing shirts: sublimated or decorated performance shirts with numbers on the back.
- Skorts and shorts: plain club colours from our shorts range, or sublimated to match the shirt.
- Socks: club-colour socks from our socks range. Hockey socks need to be long enough to cover shin pads.
- Goalkeeper shirts: in a colour that contrasts with both teams (see below).
- Training and warm-up wear: training tops, quarter-zips, hoodies, track jackets and rain jackets from our club training wear and tracksuits service.
For a squad-by-squad checklist, read our guide hockey club kit explained: what your squad actually needs.
Decisions to make before you order
Goalkeeper colours and clash kit
The Rules of Hockey require goalkeepers to wear a colour that is different from both teams. Your keepers therefore need a shirt that contrasts with both your home and your away colours. Many clubs also keep a clash shirt for fixtures against teams in similar colours. Our guide to home and away kit and clash strips explains how to choose one without doubling your budget.
Numbers, names and sponsors
Your league, county or school competition may have its own numbering rules, so check the handbook before you finalise the design. Names are optional. Our guide to names, numbers and initials covers the pros and cons. If a sponsor is paying, agree logo sizes and placement first. Our guide on adding sponsor logos to team kit walks through it.
Sizing across senior and junior sections
Hockey clubs often order across adults, juniors, men's and women's fits in one go, and that is where errors creep in. Use one size-collection sheet for every section, and read our junior team kit sizing guide before you send the list.
When to order
Sublimated kit needs time. Order before pre-season, not the week before your first league fixture. Our pre-season kit ordering timeline sets out when to do each step. For new players mid-season, stock-based kit and artwork kept on file make top-ups straightforward.
Why clubs choose CentralCustom for their hockey kit
- Your colours, not a catalogue's. Sublimation means you are not limited to a stock colourway with a badge on top.
- No minimum order on printed and embroidered stock kit.
- Free digital proof showing numbers, names and sponsors before production.
- Quote within one working day, and your logo kept on file for reorders.
- Sport is our background. CentralCustom is a division of Central Sports, with more than 40 years in UK sport.
Who we kit out
Hockey clubs with multiple senior XIs, junior sections and academies, schools and colleges, university hockey clubs, veterans' and masters' sides, and indoor hockey teams. Running other sports too? See our custom basketball kits and custom netball kit pages, or everything on our teamwear page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom hockey kit?
There is no minimum order on printed or embroidered stock kit. Sublimated made-to-order hockey shirts and skorts have a minimum quantity, which we confirm on your quote.
How long does custom hockey kit take to produce?
Stock kit is typically dispatched 7–14 working days after proof approval. Sublimated kit is made to order and takes longer, so the lead time is confirmed on your quote. Allow plenty of time before your first fixture.
Can you make custom hockey shirts with numbers and sponsors?
Yes. Back numbers, sleeve numbers, player names, your crest and sponsor logos can all be included, and you'll see every one on the free proof.
Do you supply goalkeeper kit?
We supply goalkeeper shirts in a contrasting colour, with numbers and branding to match your squad. Protective equipment is a specialist item, so we don't supply it.
Can we add kit for new players later in the season?
Yes. We keep your artwork on file, so a single extra shirt matches the rest. Our guide to mid-season kit replacements has tips on avoiding a mismatched squad.
Can you match our existing club colours?
Yes. Send us your crest, colour references or a photo of your current kit and we'll match it as closely as possible. The proof lets you check before anything is made.
Get a quote for your club's hockey kit
Tell us how many teams you run, your colours, and when you need the kit. Request a quote and we'll reply within one working day with a recommendation, a price per player and a free proof.
