Custom Rugby Kits Built to Survive Contact
Tight-fit jerseys with bonded seams, woven shorts that hold their shape, and layers for the coldest touchline in the league. Built for a sport where kit gets grabbed, pulled and landed on.
- 20
- pieces per design
- Minimum order
- 15–20
- working days
- Bulk lead time
- 7–10
- working days
- Sampling
- 4
- export markets
- Shipping to
One club.
Every contact.
Match day, contact sessions, the clubhouse and the away trip — one colour standard across the lot, built to take a beating rather than just look right on the hanger.
- Jersey
- Shorts
- Socks
- Contact
- Drill Top
- Rain
- Bench
- Tracksuit
- Heritage
- Bag
The Full Rugby Range
Everything a rugby squad wears, built to one colour standard so the whole range matches season after season.
Match JerseyTight-fit or regular-fit, 220–260 gsm knit with bonded shoulder and side seams and a soft rib collar. No zip, per Law 4.
Match ShortsHeavy woven twill with a reinforced gusset and a drawcord waist. Cut shorter and stronger than football shorts.
Match SocksThick knitted sock with a deep ribbed turnover that holds over the calf through a full eighty minutes.
Contact Training TopHeavier training jersey cut to sit over approved shoulder padding, with reinforced grab points.
Quarter-Zip Drill TopMid-layer for pre-match and winter sessions, brushed back for warmth.
Rain JacketRipstop shell with taped seams — built for a sport that does not stop for weather.
Bench JacketLong-line insulated coat for replacements and coaching staff, with a storm hood and fleece pockets.
TracksuitTravel and presentation set, jacket and pant, tapered or straight leg.
Heritage Supporter ShirtCotton-rich drill with a traditional rib collar and buttoned placket — the clubhouse and terrace shirt.
Kit Bag & BackpackBoot compartment, wet pocket and room for strapping, tape and a spare kit.
Customisation Options
Every decoration method below runs in our own factory, so we can mix them on one garment without shipping it out and adding a week to your lead time.
Sublimation Printing
The right call for hoops, quarters and all-over graphics. The ink sits inside the fibre, so there is nothing to peel when a jersey is repeatedly grabbed and stretched in contact.
Embroidery
For club crests, honours and staff wear. Note that on a tight-fit match jersey a large embroidery can restrict stretch — we usually recommend it on heritage shirts, polos and jackets instead.
DTF Transfer
For numbers, initials and late sponsor additions. Applied after make-up, with strong wash durability and no restriction on fabric stretch.
Screen Printing
Economical for large runs of simple one or two colour supporter and event tees.
Woven Labels & Trims
Neck labels, hem tabs and care labels in your own branding — what separates a private-label rugby range from a decorated blank.
Design it yourself in the Kit Builder
Coming soonPick a template, drop in your colours and crest, and see the kit rendered before you commit. Save the design and send it straight through as a quote request.
Fabric selection
Every Fabric We Run for Rugby
Not a highlight reel — this is the full working list, including the trims and secondary materials that decide whether a kit survives a season. Weights are the ranges we actually run; the exact specification is fixed at sampling.
Only polyester can be sublimated — and it must start white
Dye sublimation bonds ink into polyester fibres, so it cannot be used on cotton, on nylon, or on fabric that has already been dyed dark. If your design needs all-over colour, stripes, hoops or gradients, it has to be built on one of the sublimation-ready knits below. Everything else is decorated by embroidery, transfer or screen print instead. Fabrics are tagged accordingly.
Match kit — jersey & shorts
6 optionsHeavier than other codes by necessity. Rugby kit is pulled and landed on, so knit density and seam strength matter more than saving twenty grams.
SubHeavyweight Rugby Knit
220–260 gsm
Tight-fit rugby match jerseys built to survive contact
SubInterlock Polyester
140–165 gsm
Premium jerseys and designs with fine detail or gradients
SubPoly-Spandex (4-way stretch)
175–200 gsm
Pro/slim-fit jerseys, base layers and compression
SubMicro Mesh / Pin-hole
115–140 gsm
Ventilation panels and full kits for hot climates
Cotton-Rich Rugby Drill
280–320 gsm
Heritage and supporter rugby shirts
SubPoly Tricot (Warp Knit)
150–170 gsm
Shorts and training pants
Training & mid-layer
3 optionsWarmer constructions for midweek sessions and the walk out. Decorated by embroidery or transfer rather than all-over print.
SubBrushed Poly Fleece
240–280 gsm
Quarter-zip drill tops and warm-up layers
French Terry (poly-cotton)
280–320 gsm
Club hoodies, crew sweats and travel wear
SubTricot, Brushed Back
200–230 gsm
Training pants and tracksuit bottoms
Outerwear
3 optionsWeather layers for the bench and travel. Woven, not knitted — so decoration is embroidery or heat transfer only.
Ripstop Shell
80–110 gsm
Rain jackets and packable shells
Bonded Softshell
260–300 gsm
Technical bench and staff jackets
Quilted Wadding & Taffeta
100–200 gsm fill
Bench coats and cold-weather outerwear
Trims & secondary materials
4 optionsEasy to overlook, and the first things to fail on a cheap kit. Specified on every order, not treated as an afterthought.
1×1 Rib Knit
220–260 gsm
Collars, cuffs and hem bands
Mesh Lining
60–80 gsm
Short and jacket linings, inner briefs
EVA Foam Padding
3–6 mm
Goalkeeper and contact-sport protective panels
Elastic Waistband Tape
30–40 mm wide
Shorts and training pant waistbands
Socks — knitted, not cut
1 optionRugby socks run a heavier gauge than football, with a deeper turnover that has to stay up under a sock tape.
Nylon / Acrylic / Spandex Yarn
200 needle
Match and training socks in club colours
Sustainable option
1 optionPerformance identical to virgin polyester. Increasingly required by European buyers who must evidence their supply chain.
SubRecycled rPET Interlock
140–165 gsm
Clubs and brands with a sustainability commitment to document
Full technical specification — all 18 materials
| Material | Group | Weight | Properties | Best for | Sublimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight Rugby Knit | Match kit — jersey & shorts | 220–260 gsm | Dense knit with high tensile strength and bonded seam capability | Tight-fit rugby match jerseys built to survive contact | Yes |
| Interlock Polyester | Match kit — jersey & shorts | 140–165 gsm | Smooth double-knit, identical both faces, sharpest print clarity | Premium jerseys and designs with fine detail or gradients | Yes |
| Poly-Spandex (4-way stretch) | Match kit — jersey & shorts | 175–200 gsm | Four-way stretch with shape recovery, close body fit | Pro/slim-fit jerseys, base layers and compression | Yes |
| Micro Mesh / Pin-hole | Match kit — jersey & shorts | 115–140 gsm | Open perforated structure, maximum ventilation, very light | Ventilation panels and full kits for hot climates | Yes |
| Cotton-Rich Rugby Drill | Match kit — jersey & shorts | 280–320 gsm | Traditional woven drill, rugged hand, holds a rib collar | Heritage and supporter rugby shirts | No |
| Poly Tricot (Warp Knit) | Match kit — jersey & shorts | 150–170 gsm | Fine vertical ribs, matte face, excellent drape, run-resistant | Shorts and training pants | Yes |
| Brushed Poly Fleece | Training & mid-layer | 240–280 gsm | Raised brushed nap inside, smooth knit face, warm and light | Quarter-zip drill tops and warm-up layers | Yes |
| French Terry (poly-cotton) | Training & mid-layer | 280–320 gsm | Looped inner face, stable, soft, holds shape | Club hoodies, crew sweats and travel wear | No |
| Tricot, Brushed Back | Training & mid-layer | 200–230 gsm | Smooth outer face with a brushed reverse for warmth | Training pants and tracksuit bottoms | Yes |
| Ripstop Shell | Outerwear | 80–110 gsm | Wind and water resistant, tear-resistant grid, packs small | Rain jackets and packable shells | No |
| Bonded Softshell | Outerwear | 260–300 gsm | Woven face bonded to fleece backing, wind-blocking, structured | Technical bench and staff jackets | No |
| Quilted Wadding & Taffeta | Outerwear | 100–200 gsm fill | Insulating polyfill quilted between shell and lining | Bench coats and cold-weather outerwear | No |
| 1×1 Rib Knit | Trims & secondary materials | 220–260 gsm | Elastic ribbed knit with strong recovery | Collars, cuffs and hem bands | No |
| Mesh Lining | Trims & secondary materials | 60–80 gsm | Fine open net, breathable, low bulk | Short and jacket linings, inner briefs | No |
| EVA Foam Padding | Trims & secondary materials | 3–6 mm | Closed-cell foam, impact absorbing, washable | Goalkeeper and contact-sport protective panels | No |
| Elastic Waistband Tape | Trims & secondary materials | 30–40 mm wide | Woven elastic with rubber threads, holds tension after washing | Shorts and training pant waistbands | No |
| Nylon / Acrylic / Spandex Yarn | Socks — knitted, not cut | 200 needle | Cushioned terry footbed, arch compression, ribbed turnover | Match and training socks in club colours | No |
| Recycled rPET Interlock | Sustainable option | 140–165 gsm | Made from post-consumer bottles, GRS-certifiable, prints identically | Clubs and brands with a sustainability commitment to document | Yes |
Need something not listed? We source to specification. Browse the full fabric library or send us a swatch to match.
Sizing Charts
Garment measurements, taken flat, in centimetres. If you are ordering for a squad you have not measured, request a size set first — it costs far less than re-running a production batch.
Adult jersey — tight fit
cm| Size | Chest | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 45 | 68 |
| M | 48 | 70 |
| L | 51 | 72 |
| XL | 54 | 74 |
| 2XL | 57 | 76 |
| 3XL | 60 | 78 |
Garment measured flat. Tight-fit jerseys are cut deliberately close; size up one if the squad prefer a regular fit.
Youth jersey
cm| Size | Chest | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 5–6y | 34 | 46 |
| 7–8y | 37 | 51 |
| 9–10y | 40 | 56 |
| 11–12y | 43 | 61 |
| 13–14y | 46 | 66 |
Sized by age band for mini and junior sections. Order a size set before a full age-grade run.
Adult shorts — woven
cm| Size | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 37 | 36 |
| M | 40 | 38 |
| L | 43 | 40 |
| XL | 46 | 42 |
| 2XL | 49 | 44 |
Waist is relaxed flat measurement, doubled. Rugby shorts are cut shorter in the leg than football.
Get it right first time
How to measure
Measure a garment the squad already wears and compare it to the tables above — it is far more reliable than measuring bodies.
- A
- ChestMeasure flat, 2.5 cm below the armhole, seam to seam. Double it for the full circumference.
- B
- Body lengthFrom the highest point of the shoulder straight down to the hem.
- C
- SleeveFrom the shoulder seam to the sleeve opening.
From Brief to Finished Kit
Every stage happens in our own factory. That is what makes a reorder in January match the kit you approved in August.
1Design & Development
Your artwork or ours. We return a digital mock-up of every garment in the range before anything is cut.
2Pattern & Cut
Graded patterns per size, laid and cut in-house for consistent fit across the whole squad.
3Print & Embroidery
Sublimation, embroidery, DTF and DTG all run under our own roof — no third party, no extra week.
4Sewing
Flatlock and coverstitch construction, with bar tacks at the stress points that fail first.
5Quality Control
Every piece measured and inspected against your approved sample before it is packed.
6Packing & Dispatch
Bagged and labelled per player or per size, then shipped with landed cost confirmed up front.
Detail & Finish
Close up on the construction that decides whether a kit still looks right at the end of the season.
Bonded seams, not just stitched
Soft rib collar — no rigid parts
Reinforced gusset on woven shorts
Touchline layers that actually work
World Rugby Law 4 & Regulation 12
Rugby Kit Rules We Build To
Rugby has the strictest clothing law of any code we manufacture for, because the kit is a safety item. These are the constraints we build to as standard — several of them rule out construction that would be perfectly normal in football.
- No zips or rigid components
- Law 4 prohibits buckles, clips, rings, hinges, zips, screws, bolts and any rigid material on playing kit. Match jerseys therefore use a soft rib or bound collar rather than a quarter-zip, and we keep all trims soft and flat.
- Shoulder padding limits
- World Rugby Regulation 12 permits shoulder padding only within strict limits — broadly a maximum thickness of 1 cm and a density ceiling — and it must be contained within the garment. Padding above those limits will not pass a match-day kit check.
- Nothing sharp or abrasive
- Any component that could cut or graze another player is prohibited. That includes hard-edged heat transfers on contact surfaces, which is one reason we sublimate rather than apply thick vinyl to match jerseys.
- Numbers and competition marks
- Most unions set a minimum back-number height and require clear contrast against the shirt. On a hooped or quartered jersey that generally means a solid backing panel behind the number.
- Sponsor areas
- Competitions restrict chest, sleeve and back sponsor areas and the number of separate marks. Send us your union or competition handbook and we lay artwork out inside those limits.
Rules change and competitions add their own. Send your competition handbook with the brief and we will lay the artwork out inside its limits — a routine part of our design step, not an extra.
Custom rugby manufacturing, in detail
Addahar Enterprises manufactures full custom rugby kits for clubs, schools, universities, distributors and apparel brands across both codes. Rugby is the hardest test a teamwear supplier faces: the jersey is deliberately grabbed, the shorts are landed on, and both are expected to come back from the wash and do it again next Saturday.
That changes how the garment is built rather than just how it looks. Rugby jerseys run a heavier knit than football, at 220–260 gsm, with bonded or reinforced seams at the shoulder and side, and a soft rib collar instead of a zip — because World Rugby Law 4 prohibits rigid components and zips on playing kit. Match shorts are woven rather than knitted, with a reinforced gusset.
We supply senior clubs, mini and junior sections, school and university sides, and brands producing rugby ranges under their own label. Small orders run through our existing tight-fit and regular-fit blocks; brands and wholesalers work from their own tech packs under OEM or private-label terms.
OEM, ODM & Private Label
How we work with you depends on how much of the design you already own. All four routes run through the same factory and the same quality process.
Who We Make For
The garments are the same. The paperwork, pricing and process differ — pick the route that matches how you buy.
Rugby Manufacturing FAQs
The questions we are asked most often, answered straight.
What is the minimum order for custom rugby kits?
Sublimated rugby jerseys start at 10 pieces per design, and the run can be all different sizes. Woven match shorts and cotton heritage shirts carry a slightly higher minimum because they are cut-and-sew from woven cloth rather than knitted panels.
Why do rugby jerseys cost more than football jerseys?
A rugby jersey uses roughly 60% more fabric by weight — 220–260 gsm against 140–160 gsm — plus bonded or reinforced seams and a heavier collar. The extra material and construction is what stops it tearing when it is grabbed.
Can you make tight-fit jerseys as well as traditional loose fit?
Both. Tight fit runs on a stretch block with bonded seams and is what most senior sides now wear. Traditional fit uses a fuller cut and suits mini/junior rugby, heritage shirts and supporter wear.
Can a rugby match jersey have a zip?
No. World Rugby Law 4 prohibits zips and other rigid fastenings on playing kit. We build match jerseys with a soft rib or bound collar. Zips are fine on training tops, drill tops and jackets, which are not worn in play.
Do you supply jerseys with shoulder padding?
We can construct jerseys with padding pockets, but padding itself must fall within World Rugby Regulation 12 limits and, in most competitions, be approved product. We will always flag a specification that would fail a kit check rather than just make it.
Can you match our existing club colours and hoops?
Yes. Send a Pantone reference or a physical shirt and we will match to it and record the recipe against your account, so next season’s order comes back the same rather than drifting a shade.
Do you make women’s and age-grade fits?
Yes. The women’s jersey runs on a different block through the shoulder, bust and hip, not a scaled-down men’s pattern. Age-grade sizing runs on its own youth block by age band.
Can you produce under our own brand label?
Yes. Under private label we apply your woven neck label, hem tab and care label and pack to your specification, with no Addahar branding on the garment unless you ask for it.
How long does a rugby kit order take?
Samples in 7–10 working days from artwork approval, bulk in 15–20 working days after sign-off, and repeat orders from an existing pattern in 10–14 working days.
Do you supply both rugby union and rugby league kit?
Yes. The garments are largely common; the differences are in numbering conventions, competition sponsor rules and the fit preferences of each code. Tell us which code and competition and we build to it.
Ready to kit out your rugby squad?
Send us your logo, colours and size breakdown. We will come back with a mock-up and a firm price — no obligation.