Start with your actual ball hockey setup
Choose a jersey around the equipment and conditions your team uses rather than treating an ice hockey jersey as the automatic answer. Tell the supplier whether games are indoors or outdoors, which competition you play in and what players wear beneath the jersey. Ask the organizer for current uniform and equipment requirements. This is an apparel planning guide, not a protective-equipment recommendation or a substitute for the competition rulebook.
Check room for movement and equipment
Use the size chart for the specific jersey cut. Clarify whether measurements describe the body or the finished garment, then measure accordingly. Where possible, try the jersey over the equipment normally worn for play. Reach forward as if holding a stick, raise the arms and bend into a playing stance. Check the shoulder area, sleeve movement and hem coverage. Ask about a separate goalkeeper cut or sizing requirements instead of assuming a standard player jersey will fit over goalkeeper equipment.
Compare fabric weight and construction
Ask to see the actual material option, not just a digital jersey rendering. Consider how the knit feels, how opaque it is, and whether the proposed sleeve and body construction suit your playing environment. A heavy ice-hockey-style appearance is not proof of better suitability for your team. Equally, choosing the lightest option does not establish durability. Explain your priorities to the supplier and ask which available specification best addresses them without relying on unsupported performance claims.
Keep the crest strong and the numbers clear
Give the primary team crest a clear area rather than placing it over a busy pattern. Build the rest of the jersey around a main colour and a limited set of supporting accents. Check number contrast from a distance, especially if the back uses stripes or a gradient. Review the longest surname and the smallest size. Confirm the league’s requirements for numbers, colour conflicts, sponsor marks and any goalkeeper distinctions before artwork approval.
Treat seams and sleeves as part of the design
A stripe that looks continuous on a flat illustration may meet a seam, change shape around an arm or be interrupted by construction. Ask to see front, back and sleeve views, with critical artwork kept away from uncertain edges. Prioritize a recognizable crest and legible numbers over tiny repeated motifs. If matching an existing jersey, send a clear photograph and explain which colours and design details matter most; a photograph alone is not an exact production colour standard.
Send a clear team request
Gather the approximate player count, goalkeeper needs, size preferences and quantities before asking for final pricing. Include authorized artwork, name and number details when ready, and the event date you are working toward. TeamTone reviews specifications, available options, minimum quantities and timing with you; these are not fixed across every order. Ask about replacement jerseys and save the approved proof so your next request can reference the same team identity.