Last updated: 1 October 2026 · By Amy, Sales Manager, Eliian Sportswear Factory, Xiamen
Quick answer: Yes — Eliian makes custom soccer jerseys from 10 pieces per design, so a club ordering 10–20 jerseys gets factory pricing without buying 50 or 100 pieces. Full sublimation with player names, numbers and sponsor logos included, mixed sizes within one design, free digital mockup within 24 hours, physical sample in 5–7 days, bulk order in 15–20 days. Factory price in 2026 is USD 5.5–8 per adult jersey (USD 8–11.5 for a jersey-and-shorts kit) depending on quantity and fabric, shipped from our own factory in Xiamen, China to 50+ countries.
Why most Chinese factories refuse 10–20 piece orders, and why we accept them
A traditional cut-and-sew factory makes money on long runs: one fabric colour, one pattern, hundreds of identical pieces. Changing fabric, printing screens and sizes for a 15-piece club order costs them more in setup than they earn, so the usual answer is “MOQ 50” or “MOQ 100”.
Full-sublimation teamwear works differently. The design — colours, stripes, names, numbers, sponsor marks — is printed on paper and pressed into white polyester before cutting. There are no screens to set up and no coloured fabric to buy, so a 12-piece order and a 120-piece order go through the same steps. Eliian has produced teamwear this way since 2012, and small club, school and academy orders are a normal part of our weekly schedule, not an exception.
What a 10–20 piece soccer order includes
| Item | Included at MOQ 10 |
|---|---|
| Design | Your own artwork, or a free digital mockup from our designers within 24 hours (unlimited revisions before sampling) |
| Printing | Full sublimation — unlimited colours, gradients, patterns; nothing to peel or crack |
| Names and numbers | Included; each player can have a different name and number |
| Sponsor and club logos | Included in the sublimation print; embroidered crests optional (see pricing below) |
| Sizes | Mixed sizes in one order: Youth YS–YXXL, Adult XS–6XL, or your own size chart |
| Fabric | 100% polyester quick-dry interlock or mesh, 140–160 gsm |
| Colour matching | Pantone matching, shown on the mockup and the physical sample |
| Packaging | Individual polybag; custom retail packaging available |
2026 factory price guide for small soccer jersey orders
Prices below are our standard factory prices for full-sublimation soccer wear, per piece, FOB Xiamen, with names, numbers and printed logos included. Small orders sit at the top of each range; 100+ pieces at the bottom.
| Item | 10–19 pieces | 20–49 pieces | 50–99 pieces | 100+ pieces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult jersey, short sleeve | USD 7.5–8 | USD 6.5–7.5 | USD 6–6.5 | USD 5.5–6 |
| Youth jersey | USD 6.5–7 | USD 6–6.5 | USD 5.5–6 | USD 5–5.5 |
| Adult shorts | USD 3.5 | USD 3–3.5 | USD 2.5–3 | USD 2.5 |
| Youth shorts | USD 3 | USD 2.5–3 | USD 2–2.5 | USD 2 |
| Adult kit (jersey + shorts) | USD 11–11.5 | USD 9.5–11 | USD 8.5–9.5 | USD 8–8.5 |
| Youth kit (jersey + shorts) | USD 9.5–10 | USD 8.5–9.5 | USD 7.5–8.5 | USD 7–7.5 |
| Soccer socks | USD 1.5–3 per pair (minimum 20 pairs) | |||
Options: long sleeves add USD 1.5–2 per jersey; a heavier or premium fabric adds USD 0.5–2.5 per piece; goalkeeper jerseys with elbow padding are quoted on the mockup. Shipping for a 15-piece order by express courier is usually USD 60–120 to the US, UK or EU and takes 5–8 days; see our shipping and import duty guide.
Add-on decoration costs
| Decoration | Cost per piece | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sublimation (full design, names, numbers, printed logos) | Included in the jersey price | No setup fee, no colour limit |
| Embroidered club crest or sponsor logo | USD 1.0–1.5 per logo | Plus a one-time digitizing fee per logo design, quoted with your artwork; the fee is not charged again on reorders |
| Screen-printed logo | Quoted per design | One screen per colour, so it suits solid 1–3 colour logos; for a 10–20 piece order sublimation is usually cheaper |
| Twill / appliqué lettering | Quoted per design | Hand-sewn; adds cost and 2–3 days |
How a small club order runs, step by step
- Send your idea — a sketch, a reference photo or just your club colours and crest. Tell us the quantity and the sizes you expect.
- Free mockup in 24 hours — front and back, with names and numbers in place. Revise until it is right.
- Sample (optional) — one physical jersey in 5–7 days so you can check fit, colour and fabric before the full order. Many 10–20 piece orders skip this and go straight to bulk from the mockup.
- Size and number list — a simple sheet: player name, number, size. We check it against your size chart.
- Production, 15–20 days — printing, pressing, cutting, sewing and a final inspection of every piece.
- Shipping — express courier to your door with tracking; duties can be prepaid (DDP) on request.
Reorders and replacement jerseys
Because the design is stored digitally, a club can reorder 1–5 replacement jerseys later in the season for a new player or a damaged shirt. Replacement pieces are priced at the small-order rate and take about 10–12 days. The colours match the original run because the same sublimation files are used.
Who this is for
Amateur and Sunday-league clubs, school and university teams, academies and training groups, corporate and 5-a-side teams, and small brands or retailers testing a design before committing to a larger run. If you need one kit for one team, this is the right page; if you are building a brand with several styles, see our OEM / ODM service.
FAQ: small-quantity custom soccer jerseys
What is the minimum order for custom soccer jerseys at Eliian?
10 pieces per design. Sizes, names and numbers can all be different within those 10 pieces.
Can I order 15 jerseys with 15 different names and numbers?
Yes. Names and numbers are part of the sublimation print and are included in the price. Send a list of name, number and size for each player.
Is a 10–20 piece order more expensive per piece than 100 pieces?
Yes, a little: roughly USD 7.5–8 per adult jersey at 10–19 pieces compared with USD 5.5–6 at 100 pieces, because cutting and finishing time is spread over fewer pieces. There is no separate setup or design fee.
How long does a small order take?
Mockup within 24 hours, sample in 5–7 days if you want one, and 15–20 days for production after approval. Express shipping adds 5–8 days.
Can I get one sample before ordering 20 pieces?
Yes. A single physical sample takes 5–7 days and is charged at the small-order price; ask us about crediting it against the bulk order.
Do you ship small orders to the US, UK, Europe and Australia?
Yes, by DHL, FedEx or UPS with tracking. For 10–20 jerseys the parcel is usually 5–10 kg. We can quote DDP so duties are paid before delivery.
Can you copy an existing kit design?
We produce from your reference photos with your own club crest, sponsor and colours. We do not reproduce trademarked professional club or brand designs without authorization.
What happens if a jersey arrives with a defect?
Report it within 7 days with photos and we remake or refund the affected pieces. Every jersey is inspected before packing, so this is rare.
Do goalkeeper kits cost more?
No. Standard goalkeeper kits are the same price as outfield kits; goalkeeper jerseys with elbow padding are quoted on the mockup. Long-sleeve jerseys cost about USD 1.5–2 more per piece.
Can you rush an order?
Yes, depending on quantity. Orders under 200 pieces can ship in about 10 days.
Recent soccer jersey orders
Recent small soccer orders from clubs and a wholesaler:
| Country | Customer type | Product | Quantity | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Club | Soccer jerseys | 43 pieces | 12 days |
| Canada | Club | Soccer jerseys | 25 pieces | 15 days |
| France | Wholesaler | Soccer jerseys | 22 pieces | 10 days |