Could this kind of club order be repeated later?

Yes. We keep artwork and print notes on file so repeat orders can be matched more closely for colour, sizing and placement.

Do you handle mixed garments in one order?

Yes. We print and pack shirts, shorts, hoodies and supporter tops in one coordinated club run, with separate sorting for distribution.

Can you work with clubs outside Jeffreys Bay?

Yes. We regularly handle club printing for Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis, Oyster Bay, Kareedouw and Gqeberha.

JBay Club Kit | Brand-On Screen Printing

Club order brief from Jeffreys Bay

This project came from a local sports club in Jeffreys Bay that needed one clean, practical order for players, coaches and supporters. The brief was simple on paper but had a few moving parts in real life: match shirts for the squad, matching shorts, and supporter tops that carried the same colours and badge so the whole club looked like one unit.

The order had to suit the surf-town climate too. That means clothing that can handle salty air, hard use, and quick turnarounds between training nights and weekend fixtures. The club wanted affordable pricing, but they also wanted the print to stay sharp and the sizing to be consistent across the full run.

Client type: local sports club
Town: Jeffreys Bay, Kouga, Eastern Cape
Order type: team shirts, shorts and supporter tops
Goal: one coordinated club order with consistent branding

What made the job tricky

The first challenge was keeping the artwork readable across different garment types. A chest logo on a shirt does not always sit the same way on a hoodie or supporter top, and shorts need a different approach from tops. The club also had a few size groups to cater for, from youth pieces through to adult cut sizing, so we had to keep the print position and garment mix tidy from the start.

Because this was a bulk club order, timing mattered. The club needed the kit before their fixture run started, and they did not want bits and pieces arriving separately. That meant planning the artwork setup, print schedule and finishing line in one go, instead of treating each item as a separate job.

We also kept an eye on coastal storage issues. In Jeffreys Bay, garments can pick up damp if they are left unboxed too long, so the finishing and packing stage had to be done quickly and neatly. Nothing dramatic, just practical production discipline.

Mixed garment types in one order
Multiple sizes across the same club run
Coastal handling and storage considerations
Fixed deadline before fixtures started

Screen printing setup and artwork control

We handled the job through our Jeffreys Bay industrial area base, starting with artwork setup and size checks for each item type. The club badge and wording were prepared for screen printing, then adjusted for placement so the finished kit looked consistent across shirts, shorts and supporter tops. Colour matching was important because the club wanted the same tone across the whole range, not a close enough version.

The print process used one and multi colour runs where needed, with oversize back prints on the supporter tops so the club name could be seen from a distance. For the smaller detail areas we kept the print clean and well registered. The press team ran sample strike-offs before the full run so the client could see the look before we committed to the full batch. That saved time and prevented any awkward surprises later.

We also made sure the artwork held its shape on different fabric weights. Some garments take ink differently, especially when you move from lightweight tees to heavier supporter pieces. By checking the sample strike-offs first, we could keep the final order uniform and practical for everyday wear.

Artwork setup and positioning for each garment type
Colour matching across the full club order
Sample strike-offs approved before production
One colour and multi-colour printing where required

Production, finishing and packing

Anele Mhlabeni managed production flow while Thobeka Nene handled the press line and Jason van Rooyen oversaw finishing. Once the print run was complete, the garments moved to folding and bagging, then into bulk packing by size and item type. That part matters more than many clients expect, because a neat pack makes distribution much easier on handover day.

We packed the order so the club could issue kit without sorting through mixed bundles. Shirts, shorts and supporter tops were separated clearly, and repeat order notes were kept on file for future runs. Megan Daniels kept the client updated during the job, and Leandi Smit handled quotes and the order confirmations so the process stayed organised from start to finish.

Ridwaan Isaacs checked the artwork files and final layout against the print plan before the run. That extra layer of control helps when there are several garment types and a deadline hanging over the job. It is the kind of detail work that saves time later, especially when a club needs more stock mid-season.

Folding and bagging completed per item type
Bulk packing sorted for easy club distribution
Repeat order notes prepared for later runs
Client updates handled through one point of contact

Timeline and delivery in weeks

The full project took 2 weeks from confirmed artwork to packed handover. Week one covered artwork setup, size confirmation and sample strike-offs. Week two covered the main print run, finishing, bagging and final packing. The schedule worked because the club came to us early enough to leave room for adjustments, which is always better than trying to squeeze a multi-item order into a single rushed window.

Delivery stayed local, so the handover was simple and direct. The club collected a coordinated order that was ready to issue straight away, without any re-sorting or rework. For community clubs in Kouga, that kind of clean handover is often the difference between a smooth season start and a lot of last minute chasing.

If there was one small lesson from the job, it is that club orders move faster when the sizes are confirmed early. A delay in sizes can hold up packing more than the actual printing does. We kept the line moving by getting those details sorted first.

What the club ended up with

The finished order gave the club a proper unified look. Players looked like one team, coaches matched the squad, and supporters could wear the same colours without looking like they came from a separate order. That matters at local fixtures, fundraisers and community events because the kit carries the club identity before anyone even reads the name.

The prints came out clean, the sizing stayed consistent, and the bulk packing made distribution straightforward. The club also had a record of the artwork and print setup for future reorders, which helps when a few new players join or when older stock runs low. For a coastal club with regular wear and wash cycles, that repeat order support is useful long after the first handover.

Coordinated look across players and supporters
Clean print finish with consistent sizing
Easy issuing thanks to bulk packed bundles
Artwork kept on record for reorders

What we would do again on a similar club run

We would run the job the same way again: confirm the artwork early, approve a sample strike-off, and pack everything by garment type and size before the handover. That keeps the order under control and helps the client issue kit without wasting time. For a club that wants one order to carry the season, that process works well.

We would also keep the print plan tight around the garment mix. Shirts, shorts and supporter tops all have different needs, so planning the positions and ink colours in advance is what keeps the final result tidy. A little extra care at the start saves a lot of faffing around at the end.

For future club kits in Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay or Gqeberha, we would recommend the same approach: agree the sizes early, keep the artwork simple where possible, and allow enough time for sample checks. It is practical, cost-effective and it gives the club a result they can hand out with confidence.

Key facts

Client type	Local sports club
Location	Jeffreys Bay, Kouga, Eastern Cape
Project scope	Team shirts, shorts and supporter tops
Print methods	Screen printing with one and multi colour runs
Extras	Artwork setup, colour matching, sample strike-offs, folding and bagging
Timeline	2 weeks from approved artwork to packed handover

JBay Club Kit

Club order brief from Jeffreys Bay

What made the job tricky

Screen printing setup and artwork control

Production, finishing and packing

Timeline and delivery in weeks

What the club ended up with

What we would do again on a similar club run

Key facts

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