
Custom Branded Shorts
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Shorts used to be the afterthought of a team kit; sublimation turned them into the loudest design real estate on the field. The range covers both worlds — Ultra Mesh basketball and soccer shorts for clubs and schools, fully sublimated AFL and rugby shorts for…
- Lowest From price
- Men's Ultra Mesh Soccer Shorts — from AU$18.25 ex-GST
- Fastest turnaround
- Men's Ultra Mesh Soccer Shorts — 2–3 weeks · from AU$18.25 ex-GST
- Premium pick
- Mens AFL Club Shorts Sublimated Design — from AU$28.35 ex-GST








Shorts used to be the afterthought of a team kit; sublimation turned them into the loudest design real estate on the field. The range covers both worlds — Ultra Mesh basketball and soccer shorts for clubs and schools, fully sublimated AFL and rugby shorts for a complete kit, and the American Apparel Pique Gym Shorts for merch with a retro retail feel. Garment and decoration ship as one order, so a club kit is one job rather than a chase across three suppliers.
Shorts carry the loudest design in the kit — treat them as real estate, not an afterthought.
- Best for
- sports clubs & team kits, corporate sports days, summer staff uniforms, event crews, school & youth teams
- Branding options
- sublimation, screen print, embroidery
- Popular styles
- polyester mesh, sublimated polyester, cotton pique
- MOQ
- 10–50 depending on style
- Delivery
- Australia-wide
- Price range
- $18.25 to $89.20 AUD per unit ex-GST (branded, qty-dependent; the low end applies at 50,000 units)
- Express dispatch
- Express dispatch: finished orders leave our Sydney production within 24 hours — courier transit is separate and quoted per job.
- Proof
- Free digital proof before production, on every order
- Checked
- Prices verified 16 Sept 2026 · stock levels refreshed 24 Sept 2026 (Sydney time)
How to choose custom branded shorts
Start with two families. Performance mesh: the Ultra Mesh range — soccer, volleyball, basketball, women's and youth cuts — made for clubs, schools and corporate sport. Sublimated polyester: the Custom Sublimated Active Shorts and AFL Club Shorts where the design is dyed into the fabric. Then the outlier: the American Apparel Unisex Pique Gym Shorts at $20.60 — cotton pique with a drawstring, closer to a merch piece than a kit piece.
Sublimation is the category's advantage. Because dye bonds into polyester rather than sitting on it, an entire panel becomes the design — club colours, patterns, sponsor logos, individual numbers — with no cracking or peeling over the garment's life. It needs white or light polyester bases, which the sublimated range is built for, and it suits runs from 10 (AFL and rugby shorts) to 50 (custom active shorts) with sizes mixed freely. Design the shorts against the jersey as one composition; a matched sublimated kit reads like a supplied uniform, not a collection of items.
On mesh, decoration is simpler: screen print for single- and two-colour logos and numbers, positioned on the leg where the open knit still holds a clean edge. Cotton pique takes screen print well and a small embroidery on the leg for a retail finish. Budgets sit in a tight band, so the decision is really mesh-versus-sublimated-versus-cotton. Production typically two to three weeks; 48-hour dispatch on selected lines; freight quoted per job.
Compare your options
| Type | Best for | Brand feel | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Mesh team shorts | clubs & school sport | Sport | Basketball, soccer, volleyball |
| Sublimated active shorts | full-colour club kits | Bold | Clubs, academies, corporate sport |
| Sublimated AFL & rugby shorts | football kits | Durable | AFL, rugby clubs |
| Cotton pique gym shorts | retail-style merch | Retro | Merch programs, staff |
| Women's cut shorts | mixed teams | Fitted | Clubs, events |
| Youth sublimated shorts | junior programs | Fun | Schools, junior clubs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest product in Shorts?
Right now Men's Ultra Mesh Soccer Shorts carries the lowest From price in this collection: from AU$18.25 ex-GST. The From price is the unit price at higher quantities; the minimum order is stated on the product. Get the exact unit price for your quantity from its quantity breaks: https://sense2.com.au/product/201202
Men's Ultra Mesh Soccer ShortsWhat is the fastest product to get branded in Shorts?
Men's Ultra Mesh Soccer Shorts has the shortest production window in this collection: 2–3 weeks from artwork approval, from AU$18.25 ex-GST. Production starts once you approve the proof; freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order. https://sense2.com.au/product/201202
Men's Ultra Mesh Soccer ShortsWhich product in Shorts suits executives or a more designed gift?
Mens AFL Club Shorts Sublimated Design is the premium pick in this collection (from AU$28.35 ex-GST) — the finish Sense2 recommends for leadership teams, board-level clients and milestone gifts. To compare it against the lowest-priced option, ask for both prices at your quantity. https://sense2.com.au/product/201195
Mens AFL Club Shorts Sublimated DesignWhat is the minimum order for branded shorts?
Minimums start at 50 units in this range; each product states its own minimum order. Unit price depends on quantity, so ask for a stepped quote across the quantities you are weighing up.
How can shorts be branded with a logo?
The branding methods listed across this range are sublimation print. Sense2 supplies the finished item with your branding applied as one order; the print area and positions are stated on each product page, and you approve an artwork proof before production starts.
How long does production take for shorts?
Between 2–3 weeks from artwork approval, depending on the product — each product page states its own production window. Freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order.
Can I order a sample of Shorts before placing a full order?
Yes — samples are available. Samples are charged at cost plus freight up front, and we credit the sample cost back on orders of 100+ units (and for returning customers) — so the sample effectively costs nothing once you order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.
Does the Best Price Guarantee apply to shorts?
Yes. If you show Sense2 an Australian competitor's advertised price for an identical product, we verify it and match it — the guarantee covers promotional merchandise resellers operating in Australia and excludes clearance, seconds and manufacturer pricing. Details are in our terms.
Can I order shorts in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or elsewhere in Australia?
Yes — Sense2 supplies shorts Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast and Hobart, with dispatch from our production centres and freight quoted for your destination on each order. City pages: https://sense2.com.au/locations/sydney, https://sense2.com.au/locations/melbourne, https://sense2.com.au/locations/brisbane.
What are shorts typically used for?
Most of this range is chosen for team celebrations, anniversaries and openings. Tell Sense2 the occasion, the recipients and the quantity and we will point you to the right pieces for the brief.
Sublimation or screen print?
Sublimation for all-over colour, patterns and club kits on polyester — the design is dyed into the fabric. Screen print for single- or two-colour logos and numbers on mesh.
Can shorts be designed as part of a full kit?
Yes — sublimated shorts are designed against the jersey as one composition and ordered together, so the kit arrives as one job.
What are the minimums?
10 on team mesh and sublimated AFL/rugby styles, 50 on custom sublimated active shorts. Sizes mix freely within the run.
What fabric for team sport?
Lightweight polyester mesh — quick-dry, hard-wearing and tolerant of regular washing. Sublimated polyester for full-design kits.
Do cotton shorts work for merch?
Yes — the American Apparel Pique Gym Shorts have a retro retail feel that suits merch programs; screen print or small embroidery on the leg.
Lead time and freight?
Production typically two to three weeks, with 48-hour dispatch on selected lines. Freight is quoted per job.
Why Sense2 for branded apparel & uniforms
Branded apparel gets worn in public, so fit, fabric and how the print survives a wash matter more than how the logo looks on a mock-up. Sense2 helps you choose garments people will pull on again next week, size a run across a whole team without guessing, and hold colour and decoration steady when you reorder next season.
Find it. Love it. Wear it.
Ready to build something people will actually keep?
Send us your product idea, quantity, logo, deadline and delivery location, and Sense2 can help you find promotional products, corporate gifts or branded merchandise that feel creative, useful and right for your audience.
Find it. Love it. Keep it.
Why promotional shorts work — what the research says
- Of US consumers hold a positive opinion of promotional products — a higher share than for TV, internet, mobile or social-media advertising.
- Keep a promotional item because it is useful — usefulness beats looks, brand and novelty as the reason an item stays.
- Would view an advertiser more favourably specifically after receiving a sustainable promotional item.
Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US consumers) · All 19 product families · Compiled by Sense2 from the study's published tables · checked 23 Sept 2026. Category averages from a US consumer survey, not a forecast for any one product or campaign. Research provided by the Advertising Specialty Institute, ©2026.. Figures quoted as published; we do not adjust them.
Our shorts have shown up in conference goody bags, executive gift hampers, marketing stunts, event giveaway packs, promotional merchandise bundles and corporate Christmas drops. Different briefs, same job: a branded, logo-printed promo gift that earns its place on someone's desk.
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