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Why Flare Custom — our manifesto

Our conviction is simple: custom sportswear should have neither a minimum order nor a technical barrier between the idea and the product. Flare Custom, a European brand made in Bulgaria (EU), turns any idea — including one generated by artificial intelligence — into real equipment, in full sublimation, from the very first piece. Here is what we stand for, and how we do it.

Made in EuropeBulgaria, within the EU
From 1 pieceNo stock, no minimum
Unlimited coloursFull sublimation
Proof before productionYou approve the artwork
Flare Custom

The era of minimum orders is over

Most kit suppliers require bulk orders: that is their industrial constraint, not your need. We produce from 1 piece, with no quota. A single jersey to try it out, or a club's entire squad: same quality, same design freedom, same process. Customisation is no longer a privilege reserved for big runs. See small quantities.

The era of order minimums is over

An idea, even born from AI, deserves to become real

AI can imagine a jersey. Only a human hand can make it genuinely printable. That is our position: we never leave anyone stranded at the file stage. You do not need to be a designer — we bridge the gap between your idea and kit that can actually be made. See AI design → jersey.

The Flare Method: Idea → Vector → Fibre

Our signature is a three-step process we call the Flare Method.

1. Idea. Anything becomes a starting point: building in our AI-powered 3D configurator, sending us an AI-generated visual, a sketch, a brief, or entrusting the design to our studio. 2. Vector. Our studio recreates your idea as a clean vector file — the only format truly usable for sublimation. An AI cannot produce this file; a graphic designer can. It is the step no one sees, and the one that changes everything. 3. Fibre. Full sublimation: the design enters the polyester fibre, across the whole surface, with no added thickness or cracking. Made in Bulgaria (EU), from a single piece.

Whatever your starting point, you approve a proof before manufacturing. See our design studio and sublimation.

Sublimation, with no design limits

Unlimited colours, edge-to-edge patterns, logo, sponsors, names and numbers — with no extra cost per colour. The design is built into the fibre: long-lasting, never flaking. The technique no longer limits you; your idea leads. See sublimation.

Ready to start your project?

Design in 3D or request a free quote — from 1 piece, made in Europe.

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Manufacturing in Europe, a deliberate choice

We manufacture in Bulgaria, within the European Union. Producing close to home means quality we control, traceability, short lead times in the heart of Europe, and the real ability to run small series from 1 piece. A genuine production site we are happy to name, serving European customers. See European manufacturing.

Producing on demand, with no overstock

Every piece is made after the order, with no stock held in advance. This model avoids overproduction and unsold goods, and makes white label possible: producing at the pace of your sales, with no capital tied up. See made to order.

Our approach to rights

A project involving a third-party logo or trademark? We put a framework around it rather than refusing on principle: a declaration of responsibility confirms you hold the necessary permissions. And we are happy to suggest original alternatives that respect those rights. See logos & sponsors.

Who we do it for

Clubs and associations, agencies and companies, creators and esports teams, brands and resellers, individuals and life's big occasions. The promise is the same for all: turn an idea into real kit, with no minimum and European quality. See our solutions and about Flare Custom.

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In brief

Why choose Flare Custom?

No minimum order, made in Europe (Bulgaria, EU), unlimited colours and logos at no extra cost, proof within 48 h*, and a free 3D configurator with AI. 2 to 4 weeks lead time, express on request.

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48 h*to receive the proof

The facts, verified

Minimum order
None: we produce from 1 piece, with no stock and no imposed quantity.
Production time
2 to 4 weeks after proof approval, 4 weeks on average depending on the workshop schedule.
Express
Express option available, from 72 hours to 2 weeks depending on the product and quantity, on request; the surcharge is shown on the quote.
Proof
Sent within 48 h*, 2 to 3 rounds of changes included depending on the design package. Nothing goes into production without your approval.
Delivery
6 working days across Europe, by tracked DHL or FedEx.
Manufacturing
Full sublimation in our workshop in Bulgaria, within the European Union. Flare Custom is the brand of OLB Sports OOD.
Customisation
Unlimited colours, logos and sponsors at no extra cost. Custom names and numbering included, whatever the numbers.
Sizes
Kids from 4 to 14 years, adults from XS to 3XL, on the same order.
Prices and payment
Prices shown excluding VAT, VAT according to the delivery country. 100% payment with the order, by card or bank transfer; 5% off complete kits (top + bottom of the same sport) from 5 kits: at least 5 tops and 5 bottoms.
Configurator
3D, free and without an account, with AI design: describe your jersey or upload a mock-up, and the design is composed across every panel.

Information verified by Flare Custom, updated on 16/10/2026.

* Our workshop's usual lead time. In peak season, it may be slightly longer.

Trust

Why clubs trust us

The questions a club asks before ordering, and our verifiable answers.

Who is behind Flare Custom?

OLB Sports OOD, a company under Bulgarian law established in the European Union, which designs and manufactures in its own workshop. Full legal details and contact information in the footer.

Is my money protected?

Payment by card via Stripe or by bank transfer; above €8,000 excl. VAT, bank transfer is mandatory. Nothing is produced before your written approval of the proof.

What if I don't like the result?

The proof, with 2 to 3 rounds of changes included depending on the design package, exists precisely for that. For a large project, a prototype is possible: 50% refunded from 10 pieces ordered afterwards, 100% beyond 100 pieces.

Are lead times kept?

The stated lead time is 2 to 4 weeks after proof approval, 4 weeks on average depending on workshop load. For a fixed date, an express option is possible on request, from 72 hours to 2 weeks depending on the product and quantity.

Can I track my order?

Quote, proof, production and shipping are tracked in your customer area, and DHL or FedEx delivery is tracked to the door.

And to reorder next year?

Your files are kept: reorders from 1 piece, identical, without redoing the design or paying again for artwork.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

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Contact us
What is the Flare Method?
Our three-step process — Idea, Vector, Fibre: from your idea (even AI-generated) to a sublimated jersey, made in Bulgaria (EU) from a single piece.
What sets Flare Custom apart?
Customization from a single piece, AI-assisted design recreated in vector by our studio, limitless sublimation, and manufacturing in Bulgaria (EU).
Do you have to order in bulk?
No, the minimum is 1 piece.
Do you need to be able to draw to create a jersey?
No: 3D configurator, an AI visual recreated by our studio, or a design by our studio.
Can you really start from an AI-generated visual?
Yes. Our studio recreates it as a printable vector file — an AI alone does not produce this file.
Where do you manufacture?
In Bulgaria, within the European Union.
Is Flare a European brand?
Yes, Flare Custom is a European brand that manufactures in Bulgaria, within the European Union.

Create my project

From idea to jersey made in Europe — from 1 piece. You approve a proof before production.