A jersey or hoodie becomes a brand product the moment it carries your label and hang tag. Customers notice these small details, and they remember the name on them when it is time to reorder.
This checklist walks you through everything to prepare before you order branded sportswear: your logo file, the right label, hang tag design, packaging and the mistakes that cost new brands time.
Your branding options
At FJ Sportswear you can add any mix of these to each order:
- Woven labels: your logo woven into a fabric label
- Printed labels: your logo printed on a soft label
- Hang tags: card tags in your own design
- Custom poly bags: bags with your branding
FJ branding is not required anywhere, so your customers see only your brand.
The branding checklist
1. Get your logo file ready
Send the clearest version of your logo you have, ideally the original design file. A blurry screenshot or a small image makes a blurry label.
2. Choose woven or printed labels
| Woven label | Printed label | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is made | Logo woven into the fabric of the label | Logo printed onto a soft label |
| Look and feel | Textured, premium | Smooth and flat |
| Good choice when | You want a classic brand mark | You want a label that sits flat |
3. Design your hang tag
A hang tag is often the first thing a customer reads. Keep it simple:
- Your brand name and logo
- The product name or style
- Your website, if you sell online
- Space for a size or price sticker, if your shop uses them
4. Decide on poly bags early
Branded poly bags make each piece look ready to sell and help if you ship to customers directly. Decide on them when you order, not after bulk production is finished.
5. Keep the same look everywhere
Use the same logo version and colours on labels, tags and bags across your whole range. Consistency is what makes a small brand look established.
6. Plan branding for every design
Tell us which designs need which labels, tags and bags. Our minimum is 10 pieces per design, and those pieces can be in mixed sizes or colours.
7. Check it on a sample
Before you commit to bulk, ask to see your branding on a paid sample. Samples take about 3 weeks.
8. Confirm no factory branding
If you sell under your own name, make sure your factory does not add its own labels. At FJ Sportswear, our branding is not required anywhere.
Mistakes to avoid
- Sending a low-quality logo file
- Putting too much text on a small label
- Using different logo versions on labels and tags
- Leaving packaging until the last minute
- Skipping the sample on your first branded order
Ready to brand your line? See our custom labels and hang tags, read about private label and OEM, or start small with our low MOQ. We reply within 12 hours, Monday to Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
What label options does FJ Sportswear offer?
Woven labels, printed labels, hang tags and custom poly bags with your branding.
What is the difference between woven and printed labels?
A woven label has your logo woven into the fabric for a textured, premium look. A printed label has your logo printed on a soft label that sits flat.
Can my products ship without any FJ Sportswear branding?
Yes. FJ branding is not required. Your products can carry only your own labels, hang tags and poly bags.
What is the minimum order for branded sportswear?
10 pieces per design, and the pieces can be in mixed sizes or colours.