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Sublimation, interlock, micro-perforated mesh, fabric weight, proof (BAT), Pantone, RGB or CMYK, vector, roster, express, repeat order: here are the words of custom sportswear, explained in one or two sentences, with a link to learn more. The definitions follow Flare Custom’s real rules, a European brand made in Bulgaria (EU).

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3D configurator Design
Free online tool, no account needed, to design your jersey in 3D, with AI design. The resulting design is already in production format. Learn more →
Aero 140 Fabrics
140 g/m² micro-perforated mesh, highly breathable and ventilated: our “performance” fabric for match jerseys. One of our two main jersey fabrics. Learn more →
Aero 220 Fabrics
Thicker version of Aero (220 g/m²), offered wherever Aero 140 is, for a denser knit and more body. Learn more →
AI design Design
Visual created with artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Midjourney…). We can reproduce it; depending on its quality, a rework package of €50, €150 or €500 excl. VAT makes it printable. Learn more →
Batch (club shop) Ordering
Grouping of orders for the same product in a club shop (5 pieces by default): the batch goes into production as soon as the threshold is reached. Learn more →
CMYK Colours
Cyan, magenta, yellow, black: the printing inks. Some very bright screen colours do not exist in ink and come out duller once printed. Learn more →
Collar and neckline Design
Shape of the top of the jersey: crew neck, V-neck, polo collar… Each collar is a product variant with its own price. Learn more →
Colour tolerance Colours
Accepted colour difference between the proof and the product: ±10%, due to the process and the screen-to-fabric difference. It is not a defect. Learn more →
Cut Design
Shape of the garment: straight, fitted, tight… The size guide gives the measurements of each cut; kids sizes 4 to 14 years, adults XS to 3XL. Learn more →
Design fee Design
Our studio’s service to adapt or create your design: included with the 3D configurator, €95, €225 or €500 excl. VAT for studio creation depending on the fidelity wanted. Learn more →
Express Ordering
Accelerated production option, from 72 hours to 2 weeks depending on the product and quantity, on request. The surcharge is shown on the quote. Learn more →
Fabric weight (gsm) Fabrics
Weight of the fabric in grams per square metre (g/m²): 130 for Kinetic 130, 140 for Aero 140, 220 for Aero 220. The higher it is, the thicker the fabric. Learn more →
Heat transfer (flocking) Printing
Marking cut out then applied on the surface of the fabric. We do not use it: at Flare Custom everything is sublimated, names and numbers included. Learn more →
Interlock Fabrics
Double knit, smooth and dense on both sides: opaque, soft, ideal for bold colours. It is the structure of Kinetic 130. Learn more →
Kinetic 130 Fabrics
130 g/m² interlock, smooth and opaque: our standard jersey fabric, the most affordable. One of our two main jersey fabrics. Learn more →
Made to order Ordering
Each piece is made after the order, with no stock: no unsold items and custom work from 1 piece. Learn more →
Micro-perforated mesh Fabrics
Knit with micro-holes that let air through: more breathable and more structured. It is the structure of Aero 140. Learn more →
Minimum order (MOQ) Ordering
Minimum quantity required by a manufacturer. At Flare Custom: none, production from 1 piece (resellers: 5 pieces per model). Learn more →
Names and numbers Design
Individual customisation of each piece, included in the price at no extra cost, free and non-sequential numbers included. Learn more →
Pantone Colours
Standardised colour system. A Pantone code only counts if it is written on the signed quote, and remains a matching reference: it renders differently on paper and on fabric. Learn more →
Physical sample Colours
Single piece printed before the run to judge the real colours and material. Optional, on quote, with extra lead time. Learn more →
Polyester Fabrics
Light, quick-drying synthetic fibre. Our sublimated fabrics are polyester: sublimation ink bonds inside its fibres. Learn more →
Price tier Ordering
Quantity band that sets the unit price (1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 250, 500 pieces). It is calculated per identical customisation: same product, same design, same colours. Learn more →
Proof (BAT) Ordering
Final visual of your product to approve before production: colours, logos, names, numbers, placements. Nothing goes into production without your approval; without a reply within 15 days, it is deemed approved. Learn more →
Raglan sleeves Design
Sleeves sewn diagonally up to the collar, giving more freedom at the shoulders. Offered on many jerseys, alongside straight sleeves. Learn more →
Repeat order Ordering
New order of a design already produced, for example for a player joining mid-season, from 1 piece. Slight shade differences between two batches are possible. Learn more →
RGB Colours
Red, green, blue: the colours of a screen’s light, brighter than print. An on-screen preview is never contractual. Learn more →
Roster (player list) Ordering
Table of each player’s name, number and size, to supply for the quote and the proof. We print exactly what it contains. Learn more →
Sublimation Printing
Printing where heated ink penetrates the polyester fibre: colours built into the whole surface, with no relief, that do not crack or peel. Our technique for every product. Learn more →
Tech pack Design
Technical file for a garment: design, colours, placements, measurements, material. It ensures faithful, repeatable production. Learn more →
Template Design
Flat pattern of a product, panel by panel, on which the design is placed for production. It is prepared by our designers. Learn more →
Vector file Design
File made of paths (AI, EPS, vector PDF, SVG) that scales up without losing sharpness. The ideal format for a logo; a PNG or a photo are still possible. Learn more →
White label Ordering
Production of items under your brand, with no mention of the manufacturer: your customers receive a piece in your name. Learn more →

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What is the difference between interlock and micro-perforated mesh?
Interlock (Kinetic 130) is a smooth, dense, opaque knit. Micro-perforated mesh (Aero 140) has micro-holes that let air through.
Why not send colours in RGB?
RGB is for screens; printing uses inks (CMYK). Give a Pantone code instead, written on the quote.
Is Flare Custom a European brand?
Yes: Flare Custom is the brand of OLB Sports OOD, a Bulgarian company, and manufactures in its workshop in Bulgaria, within the European Union.
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