Design a Singlet That Stands Out

Celebrate your club’s milestone, charity round or big win with custom teamwear your players will actually want to wear.

Whether it’s a club anniversary, a charity round, or a one-off kit to mark a milestone, designing a custom singlet is about more than just colour and print. It’s about telling your team’s story—and making your players feel proud every time they pull it on.

At Vortex, we’ve seen the difference a standout design can make. So here’s how to create a singlet that not only looks sharp, but feels great and means something to the people repping it.

1. Start with the Story

Every great kit starts with a reason. Is it your club’s 20th year on court? A tribute to a coach? A fundraiser for a cause close to the team’s heart?

When your singlet has meaning, your players wear it with purpose—and your supporters notice. That story can show up in the colours, a message on the hem, or even a custom badge that marks the moment.

“The name on the front is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back.” – Herb Brooks

2. Comfort is Key

The best-looking design won’t matter if the singlet rides up, overheats, or feels off. Your players need to be focused on the game—not fiddling with their gear.

Look for:

• Breathable, moisture-wicking fabric that performs under pressure
  
  

• True-to-fit cuts across men’s, women’s, and junior sizes
  
  

• Reversible singlets for tournaments or training flexibility
  
  

“If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good.” – Deion Sanders

3. Get the Team Involved

Want your players to actually love their kit? Get them involved early. Let them vote on colour schemes, suggest slogans, or choose between design mock-ups.

They don’t need full creative control—just a chance to shape something they’ll take pride in wearing.

“Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group.” – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

4. Keep the Design Sharp

A clean, bold design is always a winner. Go for colours that pop on court, numbers that are easy to read, and small touches that make it your own.

Design inspiration:

• Anniversary Singlet: Throwback colours or a subtle nod to your original kit
  
  

• Charity Edition: Statement colours with cause messaging or a small logo
  
  

• Fan Drop: Something off-court stylish that players and supporters both want to wear
  
  

“I want to look in the mirror and say I did it my way.” – Allen Iverson

5. Don’t Skip the Details

Details take your design from good to unforgettable. Consider:

• A quote or motto printed inside the neckline
  
  

• A limited-edition badge or year marker
  
  

• Unique numbering (e.g. “1 of 50”)
  
  

• Subtle textures or tone-on-tone prints for extra flair
  
  

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant (summarising Aristotle)
(Often misattributed to Shaq—but we can imagine him owning it.)

6. Preview Before You Print

Before you lock it in, preview the final design. Vortex offers full-colour mock-ups so you can check logo placement, colour accuracy, and overall layout.

It also gives you something great to tease on socials while you get your order sorted.

7. Make It Matter

Whether you’re designing a custom basketball jersey or outfitting an entire squad, it should be more than just another bit of kit. It should reflect who you are, what you stand for, and the story you're building as a team.

Whether it’s to mark a milestone or just give your players something special to rally behind—make it a singlet worth celebrating.

“Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.” – Magic Johnson

Ready to create a custom singlet that your team will wear with pride?
Get in touch with the Vortex team and bring your design to life.