Buyer guide

How to compare custom teamwear quotations without comparing only the headline price

Two quotations are comparable only when they describe the same product, quantity, customisation, inclusions and timing assumptions. A lower total can reflect a different scope rather than better value.

Author: Gyana Garments editorial teamReviewer: Gyana Garments owner — final publication review requiredLast reviewed: 2026-09-28

Compare one written specification

Give every supplier the same garment list, quantity by item, size range and intended use. Record the quoted fabric or other product specification without assuming that two similar product names are identical. Keep any unverified fabric composition, tolerance or performance statement out of the comparison.

Match the customisation scope

Check whether the quotation covers design work, names, numbers and authorised team or sponsor artwork. Record the number of revisions or approval stages only when the supplier states them. A visual proof should be reviewed for spelling, placement, sizes and version before production.

List inclusions and exclusions beside the total

Custom sportswear pricing is quote-based and depends on product specification, quantity, fabric, GSM, printing, customisation and applicable charges. Final pricing and inclusions are confirmed in the written quotation. Compare packing, taxes, shipping, special requirements and other exclusions as separate lines; do not invent a delivered-cost comparison when a charge is unknown.

Compare timing stage by stage

Ask each supplier when the design and size list must be approved, when production is estimated to finish and when dispatch or transit can be assessed. Production and shipping are separate. A tournament date should be treated as a planning constraint, not as a confirmed arrival date.

Finish with a decision record

Create a short table with specification, quantity, customisation, approvals, production estimate, shipping status, included charges, exclusions and quotation date. Mark every missing cell pending. This makes the final decision auditable and gives the chosen supplier a clear basis for order confirmation.