The perfect gift for athletes: original and creative jerseys
Give someone a custom jersey
Are you looking for an original gift for an athletic friend? Well you've come to the right place. A self-designed, custom jersey is a heart-warming gift that will last for years. Get inspired to create with ideas from this article and make a custom jersey for a basketball, running, soccer, or ice hockey enthusiast in your life.
A few thoughts in advance
To start off, first think about how the jersey should be designed. The following points will help you:
- For which occasion is the gift for? Is the person receiving the jersey about to take part in an important sporting event, such as their first marathon? Then a motivating saying fits perfectly. At the end of the season, every athlete wants to receive praise for his performance. - What is your relationship with the recipient? Whether you'd like to incorporate humor depends on the individual. Want a funny graphic or ironic saying on the sportswear? Be sure the recipient gets the joke. If you're unsure of their reaction, it's best to go without the tongue and cheek text.
- Will the jersey be worn while they train? Then make sure it isn't embarrassing for the wearer.
- Does the recipient have a role model or favourite athlete? Search the internet for a suitable quote and add it to the design. You'll find what you're looking for in sports forums, in collections of quotations or at Pinterest. Ideally, it should be a slogan your sport friend can identify with.
- What colours should you use? Use the colours of their favourite athlete, team or club.
Need inspiration? You can find jerseys designs of past customers on Pintrest, including cycling jersey designs.
A gift for your trainer
He orchestrates training plans, draws up inspiring plays and cheers for you in matches: A coach works hard for his team's success. Give him a big "thank you" for his hard work!
Occasions to say "Thank you" to your coach
There are plenty of occasions to celebrate your coach and give him a personalised gift, for example:
- when the season ends
- after an important win
- as a thank you once the training season ends
- for long-term membership of the club
- before retirement
- for Christmas
- for his birthday
- on his wedding
- for the birth or baptism of their first child
The right jersey for your trainer: design ideas
You have numerous options when it comes to designing your jersey. Choose your club colours or your coach's favourite colours. Have your club logo or a graphic printed and personalise the jersey with an inscription.
Does your coach have a phrase he likes to say over and over? Or how about a list of team members on the jersey?
A gift for teammates or friends
Does a teammate have a birthday coming, is a family member taking part in their first triatholon or has a niece beat her personal best in the marathon?
For cyclists
Occasions to gift a self-designed cycling jersey:
- for a cycling vacation
- for a cycling marathon
- or a triathlon
- for the start of the Tour de France
- for non-sporting occasions like birthdays/christmas/father's day/mother's day/...
Idea: How about a jersey that is designed to match your bike? In our 3D Designer, you're sure to find matching colours!
Motivating and funny sayings for a cycling jersey:
- Give it your all. Just never give up!
- Shut up legs!
- A head wind shapes the character.
- Who brakes later, is faster longer.
- "Second place is the first looser!" (Dale Earnhardt)
- "Quality comes from suffering." (Felix Magath)
Idea: Does the recipient have a favourite cycling team or admire the cycling legend like Lance Armstrong? Then he'd love to receive a similar jersey!
For Runners
Give someone special a self-designed jersey:
- for their first marathon
- for their first triathlon
- for non-sporting occasions like a birthday/christmas/fathers day/mothers day/...
Quotes and sayings for runners:
- "If you want to move the world, you should move yourself first." (Socrates)
- "Pain is weakness leaving the body." (US Navy saying)
- "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a small step." (Laozi)
- "Only those who know their destination will find their way." (Laozi)
- No Pain, no gain.
- While you were sleeping, I was already training.
- Eat. Sleep. Train.
Idea: which running events has he or she already participated in? Which successes has he or she already celebrated? List event names and dates on the back of the jersey!
For soccer fans
Give a self-designed jersey as a present for:
- an important win
- a player leaving the team
- non-sporting occasions like birthday/christmas/fathers day/mothers day/...
Tip: Discover quotes and sayings from well-known soccer players and coaches from Lothar Matthäus to Felix Magath
For Handball players
Give someone a self-designed jersey:
- after an important win
- to a player leaving the team
- for non-sporting occasions like birthdays/christmas/fathers day/mothers day/...
Sayings for a handball jersey:
- Born to play handball
- Most play basketball, only the best play hand ball.
- If handball were easy, it would be basketball!
- He who stops getting better, stopped being good.
- You have a stuffed animal in bed, I have my handball!
- If soccer is like samba, handball is like pogo.
- Only handball is more difficult than Chuck Norris.
For Basketball Players
Give someone a self-designed jersey:
- for winning a tournament
- after an important win
- to say goodbye to a player
- for non-sporting occasions like birthday/christmas/fathers day/mothers day/...
Quotes for basketball players:
- "Good, better, best. Never give up until your good is better and your better is best." (Tim Duncan)
- "Always turn a negative situation into a positive one." (Michael Jordan)
- „Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.“ (Bobby Unser)
- „Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.“ (Michael Jordan)
- „Sports do not build character. They reveal it.“ (Heywood Broun)
Saying for basketball players:
- Eat, sleep, play
- Score!
- I believe I can fly
- Eat, sleep, hoop, repeat
For Ice Hockey Players
Give someone a self-designed jersey:
- at the end of the season
- after an important victory
- to celebrate a player leaving
- for non-sporting occasions like birthday/christmas/fathers day/mothers day/...
Sayings for ice hockey players:
- The emperor plays soccer, but God plays ice hockey.
- Ice hockey - not for the weak.
- Trust me, I’m a goalie!
- Eat, sleep, play hockey.
- Give blood. Play hockey.
- „It’s a great day for hockey.“ (Bob Johnson)
Even more ideas for custom sportswear
Colours, designs, slogans... there are plenty of ways to create a unique jersey. If you need a few more suggestions, see our instagram page where we regularly publish photos of our customers' designs.
Here's a small sample:
For more ideas and design inspiration, see our Instagram Page.
How to design your jersey in just 4 steps
With our 3D Designer you can indvidually customise your sportwear – in just 4 Steps.
1. Just pick your sport: Soccer | Handball | Basketball | Ice hockey | Cycling | Running | eSports
2. Choose the product (long sleeve or short sleeve)
3. Choose design and colours
4. Add your logos, coat of arms, inscriptions and team crests
You can find frequently asked questions in our FAQs section.
By the way: If you have a very unique design in mind, we're happy to help you build it – for that you can use our special design service.
We wish you the best designing!