Club merch your members will actually wear.

Why sporting clubs and teams order branded merchandise

Clubs and teams need merchandise for a lot more than just match day. Lanyards go on committee members and volunteers at events. Duffle bags carry kit to training and away games. Scarves and beanies get sold or gifted to supporters in the colder months, especially around finals time. Presentation nights are a big driver too, where clubs want something with the team badge on it to hand out to players and award winners. Fundraising is another common reason clubs come to us, selling branded gear to parents, members and sponsors to raise money for the season. Sponsors themselves often want co-branded items as part of their sponsorship deal, so their logo sits alongside the club crest on something members will actually use.

Popular merchandise types for clubs and teams

Based on what clubs typically order, lanyards (including sublimated styles in different widths) are a simple, affordable option for committee members, officials and event days. Duffle bags and sports bags are a staple for players carrying kit between home and training. Scarves, including knitted and sublimated styles, plus matching beanie and scarf sets, are popular supporter merchandise for winter sports. Playing and training wear such as baseball-style jerseys, cotton sports socks and shaker bottles round out the practical side, while cooling towels suit summer training sessions. Trucker caps are a good option for casual club wear that members will wear off the field too.

How to choose the right club merch by occasion, budget and quantity

Start with the occasion. A presentation night calls for a higher quality item like a scarf set or a quality bag, while a general fundraiser might suit a simpler, lower cost item like a lanyard or cap that you can sell at volume. Think about your membership size and order accordingly, since a bigger order usually brings the unit price down. There's no fixed minimum order quantity published across the range, so the best approach is to build a quote online for the quantity you actually need and see the numbers before you commit. If budget is tight, mix a small run of premium items for sponsors or award winners with a larger run of a cheaper item for general member and supporter sales.

Branding and print methods that suit club merchandise

Club badges and sponsor logos usually need to be sharp and multi-coloured, which is why sublimation is such a common choice for lanyards and scarves, since it reproduces detailed crests and gradients well. Embroidery suits caps and polo-style playing wear where you want a durable, premium finish on the club badge. Screen printing and heat transfer work well on bags and apparel for simpler one or two colour logos at volume. Whatever method suits your artwork, Good Things provides free artwork setup and a free digital mockup before production, so you can see exactly how your club crest or sponsor logos will look before you commit to the order.

Why order your club merch through Good Things

Good Things is an Australian-owned business with over 12 years supplying branded merchandise, including plenty of sporting clubs, teams and associations. You get an instant online quote for the quantity you need, no waiting around for a sales rep to get back to you, and free artwork and mockups on every order so your crest or sponsor logos are set up properly from the start. Delivery runs Australia-wide, with a range of products shipping free, and our local supplier and decorator network keeps turnaround realistic for clubs working to a season calendar. We're rated Excellent on Trustpilot and trusted by well-known Australian brands, so your club is in good company.