Quick answer: MOQ 10 pieces per design means you can order custom team jerseys starting from 10 garments of one design, with any mix of sizes, names and numbers. Each additional design also starts at 10 pieces. At Glory Ground, small orders follow the same process as large ones: digital mockup, a 5-day sample and about 2 weeks of bulk production.
Many teams never order custom uniforms because they assume factories only take hundreds of pieces. A small club, a new league team or a brand testing a first collection may only need a dozen jerseys. This guide explains what a minimum order quantity of 10 pieces per design actually covers, how to plan around it and what to expect from a small-batch order with our Shenzhen factory.
What “Per Design” Means
A design is one combination of garment style, cut and artwork. Ten home jerseys in the same artwork count as one design. Your away jerseys, in different colors, are a second design and also start at 10 pieces. Matching shorts are a separate garment style, so they form their own design too.
Within a single design, the things that change from player to player do not create new designs:
- Sizes: mix youth and adult sizes freely.
- Names and numbers: every piece can be personalized.
- Captain marks or small player details: usually fine within the same design; confirm on the mockup.
Why Small Runs Are Possible
Traditional screen printing needs a screen for every color, so short runs are expensive to set up. Dye sublimation prints the full design digitally, which removes most setup work. That is why we can accept 10 pcs per design while still running the same printing, cutting, sewing and quality control as large orders.
How to Plan a Small Order
Count your designs, not just your players
A team of 12 that wants home jerseys, away jerseys and shorts has three designs. If each needs 12 pieces, every design clears the minimum. If you only need 8 away jerseys, consider ordering 10 so you have spares for new players or replacements.
Consider reversible options
For sports such as basketball and lacrosse, a reversible jersey combines home and away colors in one garment and one design. That keeps a small roster above the minimum while covering both colors.
Order spares early
Adding two or three blank or numbered spares to your first order is usually easier than placing a separate reorder for one player later.
The Small-Order Timeline
- Brief and mockup: send your logo, colors and style; our designers return a digital mockup.
- Sample in about 5 days: check color, fabric and fit on a real garment.
- Roster confirmation: send sizes, names and numbers in one spreadsheet.
- Bulk in about 2 weeks: production starts after sample and roster approval.
- Inspection and packing: every piece is checked before shipping.
Small Orders for Brands
If you are launching a sportswear label, starting at 10 pcs per design lets you test several colorways or styles without tying up stock. You can then reorder the designs that sell. Our guide on how to launch your own custom sportswear brand covers that process in more detail, from tech packs to labels.
Is Quality Different on Small Orders?
No. Small and large orders use the same fabrics, which are OEKO-TEX certified (23.HCN.91580), the same printers and the same sewing lines. Our factory has more than 10 years of experience and a monthly capacity of 50,000 pieces, so a 10-piece order is scheduled just like any other job.
Which Products Can I Order in Small Batches?
The 10 pcs per design minimum applies across our range: hockey jerseys, basketball uniforms, baseball jerseys, soccer jerseys, lacrosse uniforms, MMA shorts and rash guards and more. See the full product catalog, or read how an order moves through our factory.
Reordering After Your First Small Batch
Teams grow during the season, and brands sell out of their best designs. Because the approved design files and sample are kept on record, a reorder skips the mockup stage. Just send the new quantities, sizes, names and numbers, and confirm whether anything has changed, such as a new sponsor or a revised logo. A reorder of the same design still follows the 10 pcs per design minimum, so it is worth grouping late additions together rather than ordering one piece at a time.
Tips to Keep a Small Order Smooth
- Send vector logos to avoid revision rounds.
- Decide colors on the physical sample, not on screen.
- Check the roster spreadsheet twice for spelling and numbers.
- Tell us your deadline at the start so we can schedule around it.
Who Small Orders Suit Best
Small-batch production works well for adult rec league teams, school clubs, new travel teams, corporate sports days, tournament organizers who need staff shirts, and brand founders testing designs. It also helps dealers serving many small teams, because each team can order its own design without being forced into a large quantity. In each case, the goal is the same: a professional, fully custom uniform without buying more than you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MOQ 10 pcs per design mean?
You can order from 10 garments of one design. Sizes, names and numbers can all be different within those 10 pieces.
Do home and away jerseys count as one design?
No. Different colors or artwork create a separate design, and each starts at 10 pieces. A reversible jersey is one design covering both colors.
Can I mix youth and adult sizes in one design?
Yes. Any mix of sizes counts toward the same design.
How long does a small order take?
About 5 days for a sample and around 2 weeks for bulk production after approval, plus shipping.
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Ready to Start Your Order?
Have a small roster or a first collection to test? Send us an inquiry with your sport, quantity per design and artwork or reference images, and our Shenzhen team will reply with a design proposal and sampling schedule.
