Start with the wearer
Ask who's wearing the shirt and where:
- Tournament anglers need sun coverage and sponsor logos.
- Charter crews want a clean, consistent uniform.
- Retail customers want style as much as function.
Choosing fabric
| Fabric type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Lightweight polyester performance knit | Wicks, dries fast, sublimates perfectly | Can hold odor without treatment |
| Poly/spandex blend | Stretch and mobility | Slightly warmer |
| Cotton | Soft, natural | Heavy when wet, can't be sublimated |
For most custom fishing shirts, lightweight polyester is the standard.
Sun protection and UPF
Long sleeves, hoods and neck gaiters physically cover skin. If you want to print a UPF rating on the label, the fabric needs lab test results to support it — ask your manufacturer for test reports before making the claim.
Design tips for sublimation
- Use the whole canvas. Sublimation prints edge to edge, including sleeves and hood.
- Plan sponsor zones. Chest, sleeves and upper back are prime placements.
- Keep text readable at a distance — tournament photos are usually wide shots.
- Lighter base colors feel cooler in the sun.
- Send vector logos and high-resolution artwork.
Features worth adding
- Hood or face gaiter
- Thumbholes
- Underarm mesh vents
- Quarter-zip neck
- Chest pocket on button-up styles
How ordering works
Send artwork and quantities, receive a digital mock-up, approve a physical sample (around 2–3 weeks), then bulk production follows in roughly 3–5 weeks. Our minimum is 10 pieces per design. Custom fishing shirts →