--- title: "Squad Blog: Custom Uniform Designs and Ideas | SquadLocker | Sports Apparel" description: Sports Apparel | The Squad Blog is packed with ideas for schools and organizations on how to plan and customize uniforms, as well as tip and tools for managing your teams. --- For the best experience on our site, update your browser to [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/). - [![SquadLocker Logo](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/2018%20Marketing%20Site/sqd-logo-r1.png)](https://www.squadlocker.com) - [![Account](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/2018%20Marketing%20Site/account-icon.svg) My Account Sign up or login ](https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/account/login) - [Build Your Store](https://www.squadlocker.com/getstarted) - [Solutions](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/topic/sports-apparel#) [Uniforms](https://www.squadlocker.com/uniforms/squadgear) [Schools](https://www.squadlocker.com/solutions/schools) [Sports Organizations](https://www.squadlocker.com/solutions/organizations) [Businesses](https://www.squadlocker.com/solutions/corporate) - [SquadStudio](https://squadstudio.squadlocker.com/) - [Find Your Store](https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/teams/) - [Find Your Order](https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/dashboard/find-order) - [Contact Us](https://www.squadlocker.com/contact) # Squad Blog's Top Story: ## The Circuit's Official Team Store Provider of... 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It’s a simple concept, the more people that know about your store and what you offer, the more people are likely to shop there. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/promote-your-apparel-store-like-a-pro-4-easy-ways-to-spread-the-word) [![SquadLocker & STEM Fuse: The Evolution of Sports Teams in School](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/StemFuse%20Social%20Post.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/squadlocker-stem-fuse-the-evolution-of-sports-teams-in-school) ## [ SquadLocker & STEM Fuse: The Evolution of Sports Teams in School ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/squadlocker-stem-fuse-the-evolution-of-sports-teams-in-school) Whether you are an educator trying to keep up with building skills for students that will last, or a video game enthusiast excited about eSports - get excited about STEM Fuse. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/squadlocker-stem-fuse-the-evolution-of-sports-teams-in-school) [![The You Can Play Project strives to bring awareness and inclusion through sports.](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/YouCanPlay_Blog_Colorful.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/squadlocker-is-teaming-up-with-the-you-can-play-project) ## [ SquadLocker Is Teaming Up with the You Can Play Project ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/squadlocker-is-teaming-up-with-the-you-can-play-project) Warwick, RI, June 23, 2022 - SquadLocker, a leader in custom apparel is on a mission to help everyone realize their full potential through the power of mentorship, inclusion, and community. In this latest effort, the custom apparel technology... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/squadlocker-is-teaming-up-with-the-you-can-play-project) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Image%20from%20iOS.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/year-in-review-2021) ## [ Year in Review: 2021 ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/year-in-review-2021) And just like that, another year has come and gone… well, almost gone. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/year-in-review-2021) [![Spring Sports Sizing Roundup](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/12-16-21%20Blog%20Header.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/spring-sports-sizing-roundup) ## [ How to Get the Right Uniform Fit: Spring Sports Edition ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/spring-sports-sizing-roundup) SquadLocker takes the stress out of ordering, managing, and distributing custom gear for your team, and we want to do the same when it comes to determining which sizes of sportswear are right for you and your team. Brands’ sizing can vary and that’s... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/spring-sports-sizing-roundup) [![5 Common Complaints About Online Custom Sports Apparel, and Why They're Bunk](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/2021-01-17-Common%20Compaints%20About%20Online%20Custom%20Apparel.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/5-common-complaints-about-online-custom-sports-apparel-and-why-theyre-bunk) ## [ 5 Common Complaints About Online Custom Sports Apparel, and Why... ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/5-common-complaints-about-online-custom-sports-apparel-and-why-theyre-bunk) Custom sports apparel is the foundation of every team’s “presence” – uniforms, practice kits, team gear, and even spirit wear literally show the flag, decorated with your school or league logo and colors. But while custom apparel is a must for every... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/5-common-complaints-about-online-custom-sports-apparel-and-why-theyre-bunk) [![Equality in Sports: Women in a Man's Game | happy young women smiling in a huddle](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/women%20girls%20smiling%20in%20huddle%20balck%20and%20white.jpeg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/will-2021-be-the-year) ## [ Equality in Sports: Women in a Man's Game ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/will-2021-be-the-year) Will 2021 be the year? That is, the year that women finally achieve equality in team sports? [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/will-2021-be-the-year) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Capture-2.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/sublimated-apparel-is-winning-big) ## [ Sublimated Apparel Is Winning Big ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/sublimated-apparel-is-winning-big) As soon as your custom shirt, jacket, or uniform arrives in the mail with your team’s logo, it’s a must to put it right on to see what you think. Immediately, you determine it’s comfortable, fits like a glove, and you love the way it looks. It was... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/sublimated-apparel-is-winning-big) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/2020-09-15-MaskOptions.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/our-top-3-mask-picks-for-any-activity) ## [ Our top 3 mask picks for any activity ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/our-top-3-mask-picks-for-any-activity) Whether you're running around town, running around the field, or running around the classroom, it's important to stay protected this year. But, with all the different kinds of masks out there, how do you know which one is best for you? Below are our... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/our-top-3-mask-picks-for-any-activity) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Man-in-polo-upset-AdobeStock_297766281.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/responsible-for-an-organizations-apparel-budget-heres-10-terrible-ways-to-spend-your-money) ## [ Responsible for an Organization's Apparel Budget? Here's 10 Terrible... ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/responsible-for-an-organizations-apparel-budget-heres-10-terrible-ways-to-spend-your-money) If you’re spending organization money, your organization expects you to spend wisely, especially if you’re buying something like branded apparel. If you make decisions that are, shall we say, imprudent, there will be costs. Not only will you have... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/responsible-for-an-organizations-apparel-budget-heres-10-terrible-ways-to-spend-your-money) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/practice%20essentials.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/the-next-big-thing-in-practice-gear) ## [ The next big thing in practice gear ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/the-next-big-thing-in-practice-gear) We get it. You’re on the fence about the season. You aren’t sure if you’ll even have one. Whatever the schedule looks like, you know darn well that procedures on and off the field, court or rink will be very different than in the past. But the one... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/the-next-big-thing-in-practice-gear) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/pinewood_gearpack.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/managing-your-brand-through-custom-apparel) ## [ Managing your Brand through Custom Apparel ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/managing-your-brand-through-custom-apparel) You could simply order a big inventory of uniforms or various types of spirit wear, then hand them out with colored markers and let your community custom-decorate their own. You might get some pretty amusing results. But branding for schools and... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/managing-your-brand-through-custom-apparel) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/contactless_delivery.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/order-delivery-our-favorite-no-contact-sport) ## [ Order Delivery: Our Favorite No-Contact Sport ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/order-delivery-our-favorite-no-contact-sport) No touching, please keep your distance. As most of us headed home to self-quarantine for the COVID-19 pandemic, stores closed. Online shopping, already popular, surged. Stuck-at-home purchasers were thrilled to have an easy-access outlet for their... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/order-delivery-our-favorite-no-contact-sport) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/TEES-DECORATED.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/7-tips-for-picking-the-perfect-spirit-wear) ## [ 7 Tips for Picking the Perfect Spirit Wear ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/7-tips-for-picking-the-perfect-spirit-wear) No one knows yet what the coming school year and sports seasons will look like, but one thing’s for sure: they will be way better and a lot more exciting if everyone is outfitted in exceptional spirit wear. After all, we’re all in this together,... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/7-tips-for-picking-the-perfect-spirit-wear) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Jerseys_AdobeStock_23300431.jpeg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/what-makes-a-great-logo-for-decorating-sports-gear) ## [ What Makes a Great Logo for Decorating Sports Gear? ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/what-makes-a-great-logo-for-decorating-sports-gear) It’s your logo – known to everyone associated with your school or team. That instant recognition is good, because it sparks team pride and a sense of unity among players, coaches and fans. So it makes perfect sense to use your logo to decorate all... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/what-makes-a-great-logo-for-decorating-sports-gear) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Teamwork-group-matching-outfit-uniform.jpeg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/showing-your-spirit-builds-sense-of-belonging) ## [ Showing Your Spirit Builds Sense of Belonging ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/showing-your-spirit-builds-sense-of-belonging) We talk about teamwork all the time -- at work, in sports, at home. What Mom hasn’t used the “teamwork” pitch to goad her teen into helping do the dishes or mow the lawn? Teamwork enables us to do more, and do it better. In most sports and the vast... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/showing-your-spirit-builds-sense-of-belonging) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/9db0131f-20170904_152253-min-1200x675.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/rio-hondo-receives-2500-in-squadlocker-gear) ## [ Rio Hondo Receives $2,500 In SquadLocker Gear ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/rio-hondo-receives-2500-in-squadlocker-gear) A quick search on GoFundMe – the world’s biggest crowdfunding website – yields nearly 3,000 campaigns related to high school sports. One such fundraiser was for a severely underfunded team on the border close to McAllen, Texas. The goal was $5,000;... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/rio-hondo-receives-2500-in-squadlocker-gear) [![max-bender-225917-1.jpg](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/max-bender-225917-1.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/guest-post-how-to-choose-the-perfect-running-shoe) ## [ Guest Post: How To Choose The Perfect Running Shoe ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/guest-post-how-to-choose-the-perfect-running-shoe) 5 Tips For Picking The Perfect Running Shoe created by Virginia Spine Institute [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/guest-post-how-to-choose-the-perfect-running-shoe) [![FGCU.jpg](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/FGCU.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/top-10-uniforms-of-march-madness-2017) ## [ Top 10 NCAA Men's Basketball Uniforms of March Madness 2017 ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/top-10-uniforms-of-march-madness-2017) Every year I find myself saying 'those jerseys are sweet' in reference to teams competing in the NCAA March Madness tournament. Although uniforms like UCLA are a classic and will always be among the most visually-appealing, there are some teams... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/top-10-uniforms-of-march-madness-2017) [![SquadLocker_BaseballGearCare.jpg](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/SquadLocker_BaseballGearCare.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/baseball-gear-care-how-to-make-it-last) ## [ Baseball Gear Care: How To Make It Last ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/baseball-gear-care-how-to-make-it-last) Keeping a baseball team fully outfitted can be a challenging task. While there’s less equipment involved than sports like football or hockey, a baseball team is going to still have a substantial amount of gear that needs to well-kept. The longer... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/baseball-gear-care-how-to-make-it-last) [![SquadLocker_SimplifySportsGear.jpg](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/SquadLocker_SimplifySportsGear.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/simplify-sports-gear-orders-for-your-entire-school-with-squadlocker) ## [ Simplify Sports Gear Orders For Your Entire School With SquadLocker ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/simplify-sports-gear-orders-for-your-entire-school-with-squadlocker) SquadLocker isn’t only for private teams and parent-led initiatives. SquadLocker can also be the “secret weapon” for Athletic Directors looking for a sourcing solution to keep all their school’s teams outfitted throughout the year. After all, with... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/simplify-sports-gear-orders-for-your-entire-school-with-squadlocker) [![run-1772116_1280.jpg](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/run-1772116_1280.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/athletic-gear-sizing-guides-by-brand) ## [ Athletic Gear Sizing Guides (By Brand) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/athletic-gear-sizing-guides-by-brand) It should be easy to determine which sizes of sportswear are right for you and your team, seeing as there are measurements to make our lives easier. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case. Brands’ sizing can vary quite a bit, and those discrepancies... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/athletic-gear-sizing-guides-by-brand) [![softball-1827986_1920-1.jpg](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/softball-1827986_1920-1.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/new-year-new-gear) ## [ When Should You Purchase New Gear? ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/new-year-new-gear) Nothing lasts forever, and that’s doubly true when talking about youth sports. Children and teens can be incredibly hard on their equipment and clothing to the point that replacements are needed on an almost annual basis. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/new-year-new-gear) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Daily_Pine/Soccer/Youth_Soccer_League.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/big-league-team-gear-for-small-leagues) ## [ SquadLocker Team Gear: Not Just For The Big Leagues Any More ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/big-league-team-gear-for-small-leagues) Maybe it sounds over-ambitious, but at SquadLocker, we're not simply trying to build a good -or even great- team gear store. We believe we could change how custom apparel is ordered everywhere, in every field. Right now, we offer a truly... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/big-league-team-gear-for-small-leagues) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Daily_Pine/Coach/Youth_Coaching_1.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/making-things-easier-for-coaches-and-administrators) ## [ Video: How SquadLocker has made things easier for coaches and... ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/making-things-easier-for-coaches-and-administrators) How SquadLocker has made things easier for coaches and administrators. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/making-things-easier-for-coaches-and-administrators) [![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1532435109783-fdb8a2be0baa) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/2016-first-quater-sports-science-report) ## [ 2016 First Quater Sports Science Report ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/2016-first-quater-sports-science-report) The year has just begun, and there are already some great sport's science trends that are making headway in the training world. Some of them are useful, and some of them I am not so sure of. Anyway, hold on to your hats while I go over this with you. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/2016-first-quater-sports-science-report) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Daily_Pine/Importance_of_Brand.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/the-importance-of-brand-in-your-team-gear) ## [ The Importance of Brand in Your Team Gear ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/the-importance-of-brand-in-your-team-gear) When choosing your team gear for the upcoming season, it is essential to think about not just the look, but also quality and durability. Your team members will spend countless hours in their uniforms this season, and they won’t be sitting around.... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/the-importance-of-brand-in-your-team-gear) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Daily_Pine/Custom-team-gear-auburn-tiger-hero.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/personalized-baseball-team-gear-2016) ## [ Custom Baseball Team Gear Inspiration for Auburn ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/personalized-baseball-team-gear-2016) Looking for baseball team gear inspiration? Let's look at Auburn. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/personalized-baseball-team-gear-2016) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/South_Florida_Bulls_Football_Uni.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/top-5-redesigned-football-uniforms-from-under-armour) ## [ College Football Under Armour Uniforms: A Year in Review ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/top-5-redesigned-football-uniforms-from-under-armour) Let's take a look at the 5 most successful Under Armour football Uni's of 2015 [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/top-5-redesigned-football-uniforms-from-under-armour) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2015-11-10_at_3.17.18_PM.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/15-questions-to-ask-before-ordering-team-gear) ## [ Looking to Buy Team Gear? 15 Questions to Ask Before Your Next Order ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/15-questions-to-ask-before-ordering-team-gear) SquadLocker’s innovative TeamLocker™ platform is seeing a surge in interest from coaches, league managers, youth league management software company executives, major brands such as Under Armour and Nike, as well as local mom and pop sports... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/15-questions-to-ask-before-ordering-team-gear) [![Why Warm Up Suits Are Necessary for Your Athletes](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Soccer%20Warm%20Up_Blog.jpeg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/warm-up-suits-for-athletes) ## [ Why Warm Up Suits Are Necessary for Your Athletes ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/warm-up-suits-for-athletes) Terry is the best player in the club. With his quick responses and ability to sense the moves of the opposing team, he has an innate feel for winning the next goal. However, because of the physical demands of the game, even he requires an occasional... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/warm-up-suits-for-athletes) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2015-10-07_at_3.47.55_PM.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/basketball-team-gear-essentials-and-the-best-way-to-order-it) ## [ Basketball Team Gear Essentials and the Best Way to Order Them ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/basketball-team-gear-essentials-and-the-best-way-to-order-it) Basketball season is quickly approaching. Along with tryouts and selecting players for the team, if you are a coach you are likely in charge of dealing with selecting and ordering basketball team gear. You might know why it's important for you team... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/basketball-team-gear-essentials-and-the-best-way-to-order-it) [![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1515955656352-a1fa3ffcd111) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/4-coaches-athletes-and-retailers-drive-interest-in-nike-and-under-armour) ## [ 4 Ways Today’s Coaches, Athletes, and Retailers Are Driving the... ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/4-coaches-athletes-and-retailers-drive-interest-in-nike-and-under-armour) We know of your interest in the sportswear industry, so we wanted to ensure that you saw the recent article, “Nike vs. Under Armour, Which Is the Better Sportswear?”. The article states that the “popularity of sportswear and apparel has reached a... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/4-coaches-athletes-and-retailers-drive-interest-in-nike-and-under-armour) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2015-10-09_at_11.17.14_AM.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/under-armour-team-uniforms-and-apparel) ## [ Why Athletes Dominate in Under Armour Team Uniforms and Apparel ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/under-armour-team-uniforms-and-apparel) Under Armour consistently churns out new, impressive athletic apparel and uniforms. In previous years, the brand added new functionality and design to their apparel. The ArmourVent™patented mesh fabric that came out in 2013 enhanced their HeatGear®... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/under-armour-team-uniforms-and-apparel) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/usssoccer_ns_uswnt_kit_team_fb.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/us-womens-national-soccer-custom-fan-gear) ## [ Custom Fan Gear Success: US Women's National Soccer Team Kits by Nike ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/us-womens-national-soccer-custom-fan-gear) It has been a few months since the United States won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, but the buzz is still going. A lot of that talk is surrounding the custom fan gear designed by Nike, which continues to be a hit with soccer fans. Coaches,... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/us-womens-national-soccer-custom-fan-gear) ## [ Expanding the Role of the LMS Market Leaders: 5 Ways That Authentic... ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/5-ways-authentic-apparel-is-a-win-win-to-league-management-web-sites) On Friday, the six-year-old TeamSnap announced that they received $10 million Series B funding by creating a League Management Software (LMS) program that has attracted 15 million users, millions of whom pay subscription fees, which range from $60... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/5-ways-authentic-apparel-is-a-win-win-to-league-management-web-sites) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hubfs/UCLA_Adidas.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/custom-pinnies-why-matching-team-gear-is-essential) ## [ Custom Pinnies & Uniform Socks: Why Matching Team Gear is Essential ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/custom-pinnies-why-matching-team-gear-is-essential) Whether you are coaching a youth baseball team or a high school basketball team, the question of team gear is sure to rear its head every season. For teams that don't have the budget of a Division I football program, it can be tempting to skip team... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/custom-pinnies-why-matching-team-gear-is-essential) ## [ An Industry Viewpoint: Disruptive Innovation for Team Apparel ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/an-industry-viewpoint-disruptive-innovation-for-team-apparel) Innovation is altering consumer behavior in every industry across the globe. Entire industry sectors, led by e-commerce catalysts Amazon, Netflix, Uber, and AirBnB, have transformed how customers and companies interact. Competitors must innovate or... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/an-industry-viewpoint-disruptive-innovation-for-team-apparel) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-2617217225-jpg/images/stadium_header_new.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/402893/football-starts-now-prebooking-uniforms-saves-money-here-s-proof) ## [ Football Starts Now. Prebooking uniforms saves money, here's proof. ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/402893/football-starts-now-prebooking-uniforms-saves-money-here-s-proof) [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/402893/football-starts-now-prebooking-uniforms-saves-money-here-s-proof) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-1944154932-jpg/images/blog_image.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/398980/a-system-jacket-will-protect-you-from-the-elements) ## [ A system jacket will protect you from the elements. ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/398980/a-system-jacket-will-protect-you-from-the-elements) Are YOU ready for winter? For the blinding snow and freezing rain? For wind that comes whipping around corners with no warning enveloping you in its icy grasp? [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/398980/a-system-jacket-will-protect-you-from-the-elements) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-967699527-jpg/images/under-armour-locker-tee--royal--resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/388269/3-moisture-management-options-at-a-glance) ## [ 3 Moisture Management Options at a Glance ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/388269/3-moisture-management-options-at-a-glance) Have you ever found yourself standing in the middle of a retail store with a name brand performance shirt in one hand, and a generic brand in the other? At first glance, it can be challenging to determine the difference between different moisture... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/388269/3-moisture-management-options-at-a-glance) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-943827168-jpg/images/letter1.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387621/under-armour-sports-apparel-that-s-fit-for-a-super-hero) ## [ Under Armour Sports Apparel that's Fit for a Super Hero ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387621/under-armour-sports-apparel-that-s-fit-for-a-super-hero) Team dealers nationwide have many things in common, but there is an underlying commonality among us that is oftentimes forgotten: our unrelenting passion for teams and sports apparel. From new product releases to learning more about compression... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387621/under-armour-sports-apparel-that-s-fit-for-a-super-hero) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-794162981-png/images/flyerstore.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387533/preparing-an-all-school-rfp-for-athletic-apparel-10-guidelines) ## [ Preparing an All-School RFP for Athletic Apparel: 10 Guidelines ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387533/preparing-an-all-school-rfp-for-athletic-apparel-10-guidelines) Some schools are ahead of the game. They are taking advantage of the myriad benefits for making a "vendor of record" commitment to a Team Dealer for all of their athletic apparel and team gear purchases. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387533/preparing-an-all-school-rfp-for-athletic-apparel-10-guidelines) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-364199140-jpg/images/ordering_athletic_apparel.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387338/maximize-athletic-apparel-spending-3-benefits-of-all-school-programs) ## [ Maximize Athletic Apparel Spending: 3 Benefits of All-School Programs ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387338/maximize-athletic-apparel-spending-3-benefits-of-all-school-programs) In today's economy, getting this most value on team gear purchases is more important than ever. This includes SAVING MONEY on all apparel purchases as well as maximizing the incentives received from the apparel brand, like Under Armour or Adidas,... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/387338/maximize-athletic-apparel-spending-3-benefits-of-all-school-programs) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-496020126-png/images/best_baseball_brands.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/386091/the-top-10-things-your-team-dealer-should-practice-everytime) ## [ The Top 10 Things Your Team Dealer Should Practice Everytime ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/386091/the-top-10-things-your-team-dealer-should-practice-everytime) Have you ever wanted to purchase top brand gear for your team, but can't seem to find it for a good price from a local vendor? Perhaps you aren't happy with the service that your current dealer provides, or want to create a new logo and aren't sure... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/386091/the-top-10-things-your-team-dealer-should-practice-everytime) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-794162981-png/images/flyerstore.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/385482/3-ways-to-simplify-buying-team-gear-and-apparel) ## [ 3 Ways to Simplify Buying Team Gear and Apparel ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/385482/3-ways-to-simplify-buying-team-gear-and-apparel) Whether it's for your sports team or campus club, organizing and financing a team gear package almost always results in a headache. [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/385482/3-ways-to-simplify-buying-team-gear-and-apparel) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-506422869-jpg/images/sublimated_lacrosse_jerseys.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/383635/team-gear-guide-for-summer-camp-success) ## [ Team Gear Guide for Summer Camp Success ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/383635/team-gear-guide-for-summer-camp-success) Summer camps are quickly approaching, and team gear packages are one of many items on your end of school year agenda. As your students prepare for pool parties and summer vacation, you struggle with grading report cards, finishing lesson plans, and... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/383635/team-gear-guide-for-summer-camp-success) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-506422869-jpg/images/sublimated_lacrosse_jerseys.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/373300/sublimation-101-what-is-it-and-why-lacrosse-teams-crave-it) ## [ Sublimation 101: What is It and Why Lacrosse Teams Crave It ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/373300/sublimation-101-what-is-it-and-why-lacrosse-teams-crave-it) Perhaps more than any other sport, lacrosse has become something more than just a game. For many lacrosse players around the country, they look at lacrosse as a part of a distinct lifestyle associated with the sport. People may disagree about what... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/373300/sublimation-101-what-is-it-and-why-lacrosse-teams-crave-it) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-29642931-png/images/under-armor-logo.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/361871/under-armour-s-armourvent-is-coming-and-it-s-pretty-cool) ## [ Under Armour's "ArmourVent" is Coming - And It's Pretty Cool ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/361871/under-armour-s-armourvent-is-coming-and-it-s-pretty-cool) Under Armour's newest line of moisture and heat management gear is coming soon. After patenting a new form of "ArmourVent" mesh fabric in May, they have secured a supplier and are ready to ramp up production for Spring 2014. Both short sleeve... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/361871/under-armour-s-armourvent-is-coming-and-it-s-pretty-cool) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-399530008-png/images/under_armour_workout_package.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/357263/from-top-tier-to-budget-a-training-gear-brand-breakdown) ## [ From Top-Tier to Budget: A Training Gear Brand Breakdown ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/357263/from-top-tier-to-budget-a-training-gear-brand-breakdown) When most people think of team gear they think of the uniforms a team wears to compete on the field, court, or ice. These uniforms usually have a certain pattern or set of specs that are mandatory across a certain sport, league, division, etc. For... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/357263/from-top-tier-to-budget-a-training-gear-brand-breakdown) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-378528025-png/images/heat_applied_graphics_options_thumb.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/349040/bring-on-the-heat-heat-applied-graphics-kick-screen-printing-s-butt) ## [ Bring on the Heat: Heat Applied Graphics Kick Screen-Printing's Butt ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/349040/bring-on-the-heat-heat-applied-graphics-kick-screen-printing-s-butt) Athletic apparel is constantly changing and progressing. Fabric, fit, design, color, and trend - Team Gear continues to evolve to meet the needs of the athletes. The application and decoration methods must adapt as well. Heat applied graphics, or... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/349040/bring-on-the-heat-heat-applied-graphics-kick-screen-printing-s-butt) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-361532104-jpg/images/red_uniform_color_psychology.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/345912/how-to-use-color-to-strike-fear-into-the-hearts-of-your-enemies) ## [ How to Use Color to Strike Fear into the Hearts of Your Enemies ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/345912/how-to-use-color-to-strike-fear-into-the-hearts-of-your-enemies) In sports, the best teams often find small advantages in aspects of the game that other squads deem irrelevant. For example, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick focuses on the weather more than many of his peers, frequently allowing the... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/345912/how-to-use-color-to-strike-fear-into-the-hearts-of-your-enemies) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-362425161-png/images/oregon_ducks_nike_uniform.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/343853/how-to-afford-collegiate-athletic-brands-on-a-high-school-budget) ## [ How to Afford Collegiate Athletic Brands on a High School Budget ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/343853/how-to-afford-collegiate-athletic-brands-on-a-high-school-budget) In sports—and life, generally—expectations dictate emotions. Fans who expect championships every year from their favorite teams are often disappointed. Players who receive more playing time than they anticipated feel lucky. Coaches whose teams meet... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/343853/how-to-afford-collegiate-athletic-brands-on-a-high-school-budget) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-364199140-jpg/images/ordering_athletic_apparel.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/343854/5-questions-to-ask-a-team-dealer-before-placing-that-order-for-athletic-apparel) ## [ 5 Questions to Ask a Team Dealer Before Placing That Order for... ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/343854/5-questions-to-ask-a-team-dealer-before-placing-that-order-for-athletic-apparel) The process of choosing a team dealer can be taxing for athletic directors. They have to weigh the concerns of administrators, coaches, players, and even parents, while also being mindful of budgetary constraints. Moreover, athletic directors need... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/343854/5-questions-to-ask-a-team-dealer-before-placing-that-order-for-athletic-apparel) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-352739639-png/images/hockey_uniforms_unity.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/342538/how-hockey-warm-up-suits-promote-team-unity) ## [ How Hockey Warm Up Suits Promote Team Unity ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/342538/how-hockey-warm-up-suits-promote-team-unity) There is no question that the best teams in sports are frequently the most talented ones; the right combination of skill and depth almost always leads to success. However, sports have always demonstrated that a team’s chemistry—its solidarity—can... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/342538/how-hockey-warm-up-suits-promote-team-unity) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-341982305-jpg/images/bigstock-football-helmet-extra-large--5937929-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/341150/throwback-controversy-is-old-school-football-apparel-a-safety-issue) ## [ Throwback Controversy: Is Old School Football Apparel a Safety Issue? ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/341150/throwback-controversy-is-old-school-football-apparel-a-safety-issue) [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/341150/throwback-controversy-is-old-school-football-apparel-a-safety-issue) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-290572902-jpg/images/the_oregon_effect_on_team_recruiting.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/332506/the-oregon-effect-does-team-apparel-impact-recruiting) ## [ The Oregon Effect: Does Team Apparel Impact Recruiting? ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/332506/the-oregon-effect-does-team-apparel-impact-recruiting) If you’ve been watching college football recently, you may have noticed that some of the nation’s most recognizable programs have become, well, unrecognizable. This is because college football programs are increasingly opting to change their teams’... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/332506/the-oregon-effect-does-team-apparel-impact-recruiting) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-29642917-png/images/squadlocker-logo.png) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/331909/building-a-better-way-to-buy-team-gear-and-uniforms-squadlocker) ## [ Building a Better Way to Buy Team Gear and Uniforms -- SquadLocker ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/331909/building-a-better-way-to-buy-team-gear-and-uniforms-squadlocker) SquadLocker has set out to build a progressive company, enabled by world-class technology and executed by a group of team gear experts. We are launching a business model that will make it easier for consumers, coaches, athletic directors and... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/331909/building-a-better-way-to-buy-team-gear-and-uniforms-squadlocker) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-256404825-jpg/images/online_fan_shops.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/327116/team-sports-fundraising-101-how-fan-shops-will-forever-change-the-game) ## [ Team Sports Fundraising 101: How Fan Shops Will Forever Change the... ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/327116/team-sports-fundraising-101-how-fan-shops-will-forever-change-the-game) Team sports fundraising is an integral part of any athletic department’s mission to fund its sports. Schools have traditionally settled on bake sales and car washes to generate some extra revenue for their teams, but these old methods are gradually... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/327116/team-sports-fundraising-101-how-fan-shops-will-forever-change-the-game) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-251201247-jpg/images/reduce_ice_hockey_warm_up_apparel_costs.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/325975/smart-ways-to-reduce-costs-for-your-ice-hockey-team-on-warm-up-suits-and-travel-gear) ## [ Smart Ways to Reduce Costs for Your Ice Hockey Team on Warm Up Suits... ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/325975/smart-ways-to-reduce-costs-for-your-ice-hockey-team-on-warm-up-suits-and-travel-gear) When budgeting for your school’s hockey team or teams, you should make sure to include the cost of warm up suits in your financial plan. The cost of ice hockey uniforms, ice time, and travel can be prohibitive, particularly at schools that have... 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[Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/324184/save-money-on-your-school-s-team-winter-sports-apparel-in-4-steps) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-237054021-jpg/images/bigstock-silhouette-of-teen-boy-shootin-18369116.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/321590/where-to-find-the-best-youth-basketball-jerseys-for-your-team-s-budget) ## [ Where to Find the Best Youth Basketball Jerseys for Your Team's Budget ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/321590/where-to-find-the-best-youth-basketball-jerseys-for-your-team-s-budget) Youth basketball can be a challenging sport to outfit. Some kids grow faster than others, so the height and size of your players will (most likely) vary significantly even if they are all the same age. Having an apparel company that can meet your... 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Practice starts with two-a-days late in the summer, which, especially in the hotter regions of the United States, can be grueling under sweltering heat.... [Read More](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/314758/hi-tech-fabrics-will-revolutionize-football-team-uniforms-and-gear) [![](https://www.squadlocker.com/hs-fs/file-214667774-jpg/images/soccer.jpg) ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/313584/the-greatest-idea-in-school-team-sports-fundraising-online-fan-shops) ## [ The Greatest Idea in School Team Sports Fundraising: Online Fan Shops ](https://www.squadlocker.com/squad-blog/bid/313584/the-greatest-idea-in-school-team-sports-fundraising-online-fan-shops) As you start planning for the fall season for your youth soccer league, you must decide on a fundraising method. In team sports, fundraising is an essential source of revenue for the budget. Besides the fees the players pay to join the league, it’s... 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