Cricket Academy Kit Supplier
- Est. 2005 · Sialkot, Pakistan
- MOQ 20–25 pcs per design · no limit for brands
- Free 24h digital mockup
- Sample 5–7 days, credited on bulk
- Bulk 15–25 business days · express 7–12
- DHL/FedEx/UPS 5–10 days
- 🛡️ Free remake within 3 days
Cricket academy kit from Sialkot: the short version
A cricket academy needs two wardrobes, not one: coloured kit for T20 and one-day formats and whites for longer formats and school fixtures, plus the training layer that players wear at nets for most of the year. ZipaSports manufactures all of it in Sialkot, Pakistan, a sports-goods manufacturing city, from 20–25 pieces per design with junior and senior sizes mixed inside that minimum.
The process is the same for every academy. Send the badge and colours, receive a free digital mockup within 24 hours, revise it as many times as needed, approve, and bulk production runs 15–25 business days after approval. Express production in 7–12 days is available at additional cost. Delivery by DHL, FedEx or UPS takes 5–10 days to the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA and Europe.
Academies operating as a registered brand or company have no MOQ limit, so a squad of nine at the start of an indoor winter programme can still be kitted out. The full cricket range sits on the cricket teamwear page; this page is about how academies specifically use it, season by season.
Coloured kit or whites? Most academies need both
Coloured cricket kit and whites are made differently at ZipaSports, and an academy that understands the difference orders more sensibly. Coloured kit is fully sublimated, so the academy's colours, sponsor panels, player names and squad numbers are printed into the polyester before the shirt is cut. Whites are cut from plain white or cream fabric and decorated afterwards, usually with an embroidered crest and trim in the academy colours.
| Kit type | Garments | Fabric options | Decoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloured playing kit | T20 kits, ODI shirts, coloured trousers | 100% polyester interlock or mesh, moisture-wicking, 140–180 GSM | Full sublimation: colours, sponsor, name, number |
| Whites | Test-match shirts, cricket trousers, sleeveless shirts | Polyester interlock 140–180 GSM for shirts; woven polyester trousers | Embroidered crest; coloured trim on collar and placket |
| Junior sets | Junior cricket kits, junior training shirts | Same fabrics, graded to junior sizes | Same method as the senior version |
| Women's and girls' | Women's cricket kits | Same fabrics, women's XS–4XL block | Same method as the senior version |
A common academy order pairs one coloured design per age band with a single whites specification shared by every squad, which keeps the whites reorder simple: every player wears the same shirt and only the size list changes.
Sublimated or embroidered: which suits which garment
Sublimation and embroidery are both done in-house at ZipaSports, and the choice for a cricket academy is decided by the garment rather than by preference. Sublimation prints dye into polyester and cannot be applied to cotton-rich or knitted garments; embroidery works on almost anything with enough weight to hold the stitches.
| Garment | Recommended method | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Coloured playing shirts and trousers | Sublimation | Unlimited colours, sponsor panels, names and numbers in one pass; no cracking or peeling under wash |
| Whites | Embroidery for the crest | Small crest on plain fabric; sublimation would need a full-colour panel on white |
| Training polos in piqué | Embroidery, or DTF for multi-colour sponsor logos | Piqué texture suits stitched crests; DTF handles fine sponsor detail |
| Training tees in polyester | Sublimation | Whole-garment design printed into the polyester in one pass |
| Sweaters and sleeveless vests | Embroidery | Knitted fabric; crest stitched on the chest, stripes knitted in the academy colours |
| Caps and sun hats | Embroidery | Raised stitched crest is the standard cricket cap finish |
| Hoodies and tracksuits | Embroidery, DTF or screen print | Fleece 280–350 GSM or performance fleece 240–300 GSM; print method depends on logo complexity |
The sublimation vs DTF vs embroidery guide covers the mechanics. The studio in Sialkot assigns the method per garment on the mockup, so the academy approves one document.
Junior sizing: how one design fits U9 to senior squads
Cricket academies typically run age bands from around U9 through U11, U13, U15 and U17 up to a senior or scholarship squad, and ZipaSports grades a single approved design across that whole run with computerised pattern grading. Youth and children's sizes are standard, adult sizes run XS–5XL and women's XS–4XL, and a fully custom size chart is available where an academy has its own measurements.
Three junior sizing decisions are worth settling before the mockup is signed off.
- Trouser length. Junior cricket trousers are ordered by waist and inside leg rather than by a single size label where possible; a size list with both measurements avoids turn-ups on U11 players.
- Sleeve choice. Long-sleeve, short-sleeve and sleeveless versions of the same shirt can sit in one order, so a hot-climate academy in Australia and a UK indoor programme are covered from the same design file.
- Growth between seasons. Many academies order playing shirts one size up for the youngest bands; because the size spec is stored, next season's reorder simply shifts the list.
A physical size set in 5–7 days, charged at sample cost and credited against the bulk order, is the reliable way to settle junior sizing before a large intake. The size chart guide explains how to measure a squad in one session.
Training wear, sweaters, caps and kit bags
The training layer is what an academy's players wear most and reorder most, and it is where ZipaSports' in-house range does the most work for a cricket programme. Each item below links to its product page and can be added to the same order as the playing kit.
Training polos in polyester piqué 160–200 GSM or poly-cotton piqué 200–240 GSM carry an embroidered crest and are the everyday nets garment. Training tees and practice shirts in polyester interlock 140–180 GSM are sublimated in the academy's coloured design. Training shorts use polyester interlock or microfibre at 140–180 GSM.
Long-sleeve sweaters and sleeveless vests are knitted with the academy stripe at the V-neck and hem and an embroidered chest crest, and are the garments academies most often order in a single shared specification for every squad. Quarter-zip tops, hoodies in cotton-polyester fleece 280–350 GSM and tracksuits cover travel days and cold nets. Caps and sun hats are embroidered. Kit bags in 600D polyester or 420D nylon with a reinforced base take the printed academy badge and, on request, player initials.
The cricket season timeline: when an academy should order
Cricket academies run to a calendar that differs by hemisphere, and the order timing below is built on ZipaSports' fixed lead times: mockup within 24 hours, optional sample in 5–7 days, bulk 15–25 business days after approval, express 7–12 days, courier 5–10 days.
| Academy milestone | Kit usually needed | Send the final size list |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor winter nets (UK and Europe, autumn) | Training polos, tees, hoodies, tracksuits | 8–10 weeks before the first indoor session |
| Outdoor pre-season (UK and Europe, spring) | Whites, coloured kit, sweaters, caps | 8–10 weeks before the first outdoor fixture; express covers 4–5 weeks |
| Southern-hemisphere season start (Australia, spring) | Coloured kit, sun hats, training tees | 8–10 weeks before the opening round |
| Overseas tour or festival | Tour polos, coloured kit, kit bags | 10–12 weeks before departure to allow a sample |
| New intake or scholarship squad | Full set for a small group | Any time; no MOQ limit for academies registered as a company |
| Mid-season top-up | Replacement shirts and trousers | Any time against the original order reference |
The clock starts when ZipaSports has both the approved mockup and the final size list with names and numbers, not at the first enquiry. Academies that send the brief and the size list together receive kit inside the standard window. Pre-shipment photos are available on request.
Send us this: the cricket academy checklist
A cricket academy order begins with the items in this table. The in-house design studio in Sialkot builds the mockup from whatever the academy has, including a photograph of last season's cap, and unlimited free revisions follow before approval.
| What to send | Preferred format | Notes for cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Academy badge | Vector (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) | We redraw a PNG or photo for embroidery digitising |
| Colours | Pantone references | Include the sweater stripe order (which colour sits nearest the neck) |
| Sponsor logos | Vector, with placement (chest, sleeve, back) | Sponsors go on coloured kit; check your competition's regulations before adding them to whites |
| Garment list by squad | Simple list | State coloured, whites, training, knitwear, headwear, bags |
| Size breakdown | Spreadsheet: squad, garment, size, quantity | Trousers by waist and inside leg where known |
| Names and numbers | Spreadsheet: one row per coloured shirt | Whites usually carry no names; say if yours do |
| Labels and packaging | Woven label artwork, or plain size tags | Individual polybags per player on request |
| Deadline and delivery address | First-fixture date, country | We confirm standard or express on the quote |
Export documents (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin) are prepared by the factory. Payment terms and a full quotation are confirmed with the enquiry; contact ZipaSports on WhatsApp for a same-day quote.
Reorders, delivery and the Quality Guarantee
After the first order, ZipaSports keeps the academy's approved artwork, Pantone references, embroidery digitising file and size specification on record. Each new intake's kit is produced from those files, so the coloured design and sweater stripe match previous seasons within dye-lot tolerance; a reorder needs only a new size list and the order reference.
Kit ships from Sialkot by DHL, FedEx or UPS in 5–10 days to the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA and Europe, or by sea freight in 3–6 weeks for a large multi-squad set ordered well ahead of the season. Import VAT or duty is payable by the importer unless otherwise agreed; the shipping policy and the UK and Australia country pages set out the detail.
Quality Guarantee: if any garment arrives with a manufacturing defect, we remake it free of charge; the remake goes into production within 3 days of your report. Print faults, stitching faults, wrong sizes against the approved specification and wrong garments or quantities count; dye-lot shade within tolerance, measurements within ±1–1.5 cm and sizes chosen wrongly by the academy do not. Send photos and the order reference within 7 days of delivery; replacements ship at no charge, or we credit the pieces. Made-to-order kit cannot be returned for change of mind. Full terms are on the Quality Guarantee page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a cricket academy order whites and coloured kit in the same order?
Yes. Whites, coloured kit, training wear, knitwear, caps and kit bags are placed as one order at ZipaSports, each garment counted against its own 20–25 piece minimum per design, and all of it is produced in Sialkot and shipped together.
What is the minimum order for cricket academy kit?
20–25 pieces per design, lower on request for a small squad or sample run, and no MOQ limit for academies that operate as a registered brand or company. Junior and senior sizes, long and short sleeves, and names and numbers all vary within the minimum.
Do you make junior cricket sizes, and can they mix with senior sizes?
Yes. Youth and children's sizes are standard, adult sizes run XS–5XL and women's XS–4XL, and one approved design is graded across the whole run so a U9 shirt and a senior shirt sit in the same order with the same crest and stripe in proportion.
Should our academy whites be sublimated or embroidered?
Embroidered. Whites are cut from plain white or cream fabric and carry an embroidered crest with trim in the academy colours, while coloured playing kit is fully sublimated so the colours, sponsor panels, names and numbers print into the polyester in one pass.
Can you knit cricket sweaters with our academy stripe?
Yes. Long-sleeve sweaters and sleeveless vests are made with the academy's stripe colours at the V-neck and hem and an embroidered chest crest. Send the Pantone references and the stripe order, and the mockup shows the knitwear alongside the playing kit.
How far ahead of the season should a cricket academy order?
Send the final size list 8–10 weeks before the first fixture or first indoor session for standard production of 15–25 business days plus 5–10 days courier. Express production at 7–12 days covers an academy that confirms 4–5 weeks out.
Do you ship cricket kit to Australia and the UK?
Yes. DHL, FedEx or UPS delivers to Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA and Europe in 5–10 days from Sialkot, Pakistan. Sea freight at 3–6 weeks suits a large multi-squad order placed well ahead of the season.
Will next season's kit match this season's colours?
Yes, within normal dye-lot tolerance. ZipaSports stores the approved artwork, Pantone references, embroidery file and size specification after the first order and produces every reorder from those files, so the sublimated colours and knitted stripe stay consistent across intakes.
Can we put player names on training polos and kit bags?
Yes. Names or initials are embroidered on piqué polos and printed or embroidered on 600D polyester kit bags, while names and numbers on coloured playing shirts are sublimated. Send one spreadsheet row per personalised item.
What if a batch of shirts arrives with a fault?
It is covered by the Quality Guarantee: any garment with a manufacturing defect is remade free of charge, with the remake in production within 3 days of your report. Send photos and the order reference within 7 days of delivery and the replacement pieces ship at no charge.