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Tone-on-tone garment embellishments are a stylish trend in jersey design. Here are some tips to help you create unique and eye-catching jerseys:

1. Create unique tone-on-tone jerseys by exploring various shades within the same colour family and coordinating colours effectively.
2. Experiment with different effects like matt & gloss or 3D silicone for logos and labels to enhance visual appeal.
3. Ensure your design stands out by paying attention to quality, planning ahead and involving experts early in the process.

If you want to learn more about tone-on-tone jerseys, dive into the full blog post for additional insights and tips: 

BEST TIPS FOR TONE-ON-TONE GARMENT EMBELLISHMENT

Counterfeiting is a significant challenge for professional sports clubs, especially concerning jerseys and merchandise. Here are some options to protect your brand with anti-counterfeit jersey names and numbers:

1. Design Elements: Incorporate unique design elements such as club logos, fine lines or subtle patterns into the numbers to make them difficult to copy.
2. Gloss Finish: Emphasize club logos or design elements with a gloss finish to achieve superior special effects and create contrast.
3. Iriodin Pigments: Combine matte and gloss parts with iriodin pigments to create exclusive effects like glimmer, pearlescence and shimmering reflections.
4. Customized Names: Produce custom plotter sheets with smooth gradients and special finishing for individual names, making them unique and challenging to copy.

For more detailed insights, read the full blog post:

 STOP LOSING MONEY - PROTECT YOUR BRAND WITH ANTI-COUNTERFEIT JERSEY NAMES AND NUMBERS

Transforming blank jerseys into eye-catching football shirts requires innovative techniques. 

Here are four key options: 

1. Sublimation
2. Direct-To-Garment (DTG) Printing
3. Debossing
4. Tone-on-Tone

Each method offers distinct advantages, from vibrant colours with Sublimation to stylish 3D imprints with Debossing. These techniques can be combined for enhanced effects. Learn more about these options in our blog post.

HOW TO TRANSFORM BLANK JERSEYS: FROM CONCEPT TO UNIQUE CUSTOM FOOTBALL JERSEYS

Elevate the exclusivity and collector's value of your Limited Edition football jerseys by incorporating consecutively numbered Authentic Labels. Here are the top five products suitable for implementing consecutive numbers:

1. 3D SILICONE I MULTILEVEL CARVED: Crafted for product authentication, this heat transfer offers custom consecutive numbering, making each logo a unique piece perfect for Limited Editions.
2. MIR® | SILVER: Utilizing Multi Image Reflective technology, this label offers visually stunning designs with unique etching techniques, ideal for adding extra dimension to your jerseys.
3. MIR® | COLOUR: Expanding on MIR® technology, this label offers vibrant colours for visually stunning and authentic designs, perfect for adding vibrancy to your jerseys.
4. PRIST® | EX + PRINT: Combining metalized pattern surfaces with solid printing layers, this innovative technology allows for sequential numbering, enhancing product authentication to the maximum.
5. ECOBLOCK BLACK | DIGITAL: Blending digital and screen-printing processes, this label offers flexible color options, special graphic effects, and the option to incorporate consecutive numbers, providing a truly unique embellishment experience.

By integrating consecutive numbers into Authentic Labels, each football jersey becomes a Limited Edition, delighting fans with something truly unique. For further insights into how Limited Edition jerseys come to life, explore the success stories of Hellas Verona FC and Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Elevate your jersey numbers with diverse techniques. Choose from single-coloured options like freestanding elements, perforation and breathing lines, or explore multicoloured variations with freestanding elements, printed designs, Matt & Gloss and Iriodin effects. For detailed insights, read our blog article.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR FOOTBALL CLUBS: CREATIVE CUSTOM NUMBERS FOR FOOTBALL JERSEYS

Explore the process of using lenticular heat transfers for textile embellishment in our success story. Learn how we created a customized jersey for Team Vitality's 7th anniversary, incorporating dynamic lenticular effects that reflect the team's vitality and success. Read more in detail here:

 TEAM VITALITY - LENTICULAR HEAT TRANSFER AT ITS BEST

Discover the innovative process behind creating a shape-shifting club crest for AS Roma's third kit in our success story. Learn how we collaborated with New Balance to develop a unique lenticular heat transfer that transforms the club logo depending on the angle of view, revolutionizing textile embellishment for professional football clubs.

Read more in detail in our success story:

AS ROMA - THE SHAPE SHIFTING CLUB CREST

Discover how to incorporate smart technology into your jersey with an embedded NFC chip in the club crest. Explore the benefits of integrating smart technology into sportswear and how it enhances fan engagement. Read more about this innovative approach to fan engagement in our success story:

TOULOUSE FC - HOW TO EMBED AN NFC CHIP IN A CLUB LOGO

Our designers specialize in creating metallic logos and shiny effects for garments, ensuring a refined and elegant finish. Through close collaboration with our team, we can bring your vision to life with precision and attention to detail. Our solution incorporated PRIST® | SP EX for a realistic metallic look in the club's logo and ECOBLOCK BLACK | MATT GLOSS IRIODIN for shiny effects in the Names & Numbers.

Learn more about how we achieved realistic metallic logos and unique shiny effects in our Success Story featuring Venezia FC's third kit for the 2023-24 season:

VENEZIA FC - HOW TO CREATE REALISTIC METALLIC LOGOS & ACHIEVE UNIQUE SHINY EFFECTS

The evolution of football badges has revolutionized merchandise design, introducing modern materials and techniques that redefine logo aesthetics. From innovative lenticular effects to shiny/matte contrasts, these advancements have transformed how club logos visually represent teams. 

To learn more about the evolution of football badges and its impact on merchandise design, explore the full article here:

[INTERVIEW] THE EVOLUTION OF FOOTBALL BADGES: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DEKOGRAPHICS AND NSS MAGAZINE

Learn how to elevate a standard teamwear jersey into a collector's item in our success story. See how VfL Wolfsburg achieved this for their 75th anniversary, using techniques like 3D SILICONE for fine details and ECOBLOCK BLACK | MATT GLOSS for logos and numbers.

Read more in detail in our success story:

VFL WOLFSBURG - FROM A STANDARD TEAMWEAR JERSEY TO A COLLECTOR´S ITEM

Learn how we achieve precise colour matching between logos and the specific colours of your jersey, as demonstrated in our collaboration with 1. FC Union Berlin for their Champions League jersey. Discover our unique approach, which goes beyond the Pantone colour system, involving a direct comparison of colours to ensure a perfect match. Dive deeper into this innovative process in our detailed success story:

1. FC UNION BERLIN - HOW TO MASTER HEAT TRANSFER COLOUR MATCHING

Yes, sure! Our Application Service offers comprehensive solutions for printing your designs onto garments. We utilize modern machines and equipment to provide fine craftsmanship and reliable timing throughout the application process.

Learn more about our Application Service and how we can assist you:

dekoGraphics APPLICATION SERVICE

Please note that this service is only offered at our headquarters in Germany and our office in Italy.

• Design Development: Our pricing includes comprehensive design development services, ensuring that each heat transfer logo reflects your club's identity. We offer support in creating additional graphic elements, custom fonts for names and numbers, and crafting authentic labels.
• Personalized Consultation: Benefit from personalized guidance, where our experienced heat transfer experts can select from over 150 executions, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
• Material Compatibility Testing: We conduct rigorous material compatibility tests to seamlessly integrate our heat transfers with the functionality of your fabrics, ensuring long-lasting quality.
• Wash and Application Testing: Our products undergo thorough wash and application tests to maintain color vibrancy and adhesion, even after repeated wash cycles and intensive use.
• Colour Matching: We offer customizable colour matching to ensure a perfect match between logos and the colours of your fabrics, even without Pantone references.
• Regulatory Compliance Assistance: We provide specialized assistance in complying with regulations set by professional football leagues and international associations, ensuring that your logos meet all relevant standards.

Read more in our detailed blog post:

PRICING INSIGHTS AND BEYOND: EXPLORE YOUR FREE ADDED-VALUE SERVICES

We subject our heat transfers to rigorous wash and application tests to ensure they stand the test of time. Our quality control team carefully evaluates factors like adhesion, colour vibrancy and overall appearance. Our commitment to delivering durable products ensures that every logo we produce maintains its quality, even after repeated wear and washing.

Read more about our quality control process in our blog post:

HOW WE ENSURE THE DURABILITY OF YOUR HEAT TRANSFERS: A DEEP DIVE INTO QUALITY CONTROL

Preventing dye bleeding on sublimated jerseys is a top priority for us at dekoGraphics. Our heat transfers undergo meticulous testing, including oven tests, to simulate long-term wear and washing. By incorporating specialized dye migration blockers into our logos, we ensure that the colours remain vibrant and prevent any bleeding issues over time. Read more in our blog post:

MIGRATION BLOCKER – WHAT? WHERE? WHY?

At dekoGraphics, we've had the privilege of partnering with professional football clubs worldwide. Our collaborations span across European and international leagues, where we offer a diverse range of textile embellishment solutions. From iconic team jerseys to merchandise and fanwear, our commitment to excellence shines through in every project we undertake. Explore our portfolio below to see how we contribute to the success of football clubs globally.

Learn more: FOOTBALL PARTNERS

Our collaboration with football clubs has encompassed a wide array of projects, ranging from the creation of iconic team jerseys to the development of unique merchandise and fanwear. Explore our Success Stories to learn more about the specific projects we've implemented with football clubs around the world.

Learn more: SUCCESS STORIES