Custom Jersey Mockup: The Checklist Before Approval

Before approving a custom jersey design, check the text, logos, their placements, and the exact version to be produced. Compile the team’s feedback into a single document. This approval must pertain to a clearly identified design to prevent corrections from getting lost amid multiple rounds of communication.

Appoint a Designated Approver

A club may gather many opinions, but the final decision is best communicated by a designated representative. This person compiles the feedback, resolves conflicting requests, and verifies that the relevant decision-makers have reviewed the latest version.

Use a specific filename and date to identify the approved mockup. A phrase like “this is good for the final version” becomes ambiguous if multiple files were sent on the same day.

Review the content separately from the design

Start with the text: club name, slogan, accents, first names, and any year. Then move on to the logos and layout. This separation helps spot errors that might have been overlooked while focusing on colors.

Also check areas that might be covered by a race bib or a bag. A design that’s visible when laid flat won’t always be fully legible during a race.

Clarify the issue of colors

A screen display is not sufficient proof of the final textile result. If a specific color is essential to your brand identity, ask how it will be defined and approved. Do not promise members a perfect match without an agreed-upon method with the manufacturer.

The files provided must also be usable. If the design studio requests a different version of a logo, send it before final approval, then verify that the new mockup actually uses that version.

Linking the Mockup to the Order

Graphic approval does not replace confirmation of quantities and sizes. Reconcile the two documents before launch. A correct design applied to an incorrect allocation will not meet the group’s needs.

Le Colibri Frenchy describes on its customization page a mockup and adjustment phase prior to production. The existing ordering guide helps you identify where this verification fits into the overall process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a verbal agreement sufficient?

It is best to obtain written confirmation specifying the selected file and the approved elements, in accordance with the terms agreed upon for your order.

Can a logo still be changed after approval?

That depends on the project’s progress and terms. Contact your account manager immediately and confirm any potential consequences.

Do we need to have each first name proofread?

Yes, if the project includes individual names. Have the relevant individuals confirm their spelling before submitting the final list.