Custom Arm Sleeves: 24 Team Colors and Design Ideas
Custom arm sleeves ride on the arms that throw, shoot, and catch, so they’re among the most visible pieces of any uniform. Make them count. Here are all 24 base colors, the design ideas that work best on a sleeve, and how to build your team’s pair in the NWP Design Studio.
At a glance
Custom arm sleeves, built for your team.
Printed edge to edge in full color with your logo, names, numbers, and patterns. $19.99 per pair, with your design included.
The palette
Start with one of 24 base colors.
Every pair is printed edge to edge, so your base color is part of the design, not a limit on it. Match your team colors, or choose a contrast color that makes your logo and numbers pop.
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Black
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Charcoal
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Silver Gray
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White
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Navy
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Royal Blue
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Carolina Blue
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Turquoise
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Teal
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Forest Green
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Kelly Green
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Lime Green
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Army Green
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Vegas Gold
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Athletic Gold
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Bright Yellow
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Orange
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Burnt Orange
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Red
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Cardinal Red
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Maroon
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Purple
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Hot Pink
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Light Pink
Color ideas
Find your team’s palette.
Six color families, with ideas for making each one work. Each photo shows that base color with a crest and number layout.
Classic neutrals
- Black
- Charcoal
- Silver Gray
- White
Neutrals work with every uniform. On Black and Charcoal, white or bright numbers stand out; White and Silver Gray give a full-color crest a clean backdrop. A thin outline in your team color keeps names and numbers crisp on any base.
Blues and teals
- Navy
- Royal Blue
- Carolina Blue
- Turquoise
- Teal
Navy and Royal Blue are uniform staples. Carolina Blue, Turquoise, and Teal feel brighter and more modern, and they pair naturally with white or navy numbers.
Greens
- Forest Green
- Kelly Green
- Lime Green
- Army Green
Forest Green and Kelly Green cover classic green programs. Lime Green is built to be noticed, and Army Green pairs naturally with the camo pattern.
Golds and yellows
- Vegas Gold
- Athletic Gold
- Bright Yellow
Vegas Gold is the softer, sand-toned gold; Athletic Gold is the rich, saturated one. Bright Yellow is bold by design, so give names and numbers a dark outline.
Oranges and reds
- Orange
- Burnt Orange
- Red
- Cardinal Red
- Maroon
Red and Cardinal Red cover most red programs, and Maroon runs deeper still. Orange and Burnt Orange are very different shades, so compare them with your jersey before you choose.
Purples and pinks
- Purple
- Hot Pink
- Light Pink
Purple anchors a uniform on its own. Hot Pink and Light Pink make standout choices for awareness games, tournaments, and team specials.
Design ideas
Designs that work on a sleeve.
A sleeve is long, narrow, and wraps around the arm. These layouts are made for that shape. Start from one in the NWP Design Studio, then make it yours.
- Crest + number
- Your logo on the upper arm and a bold number below it. The classic, for good reason.
- Name + number
- An arched name over the number. Made for senior nights, player gifts, and every roster.
- Number only
- Big, simple, and easy to read at a distance.
- Stripes + number
- Stripes or chevrons add speed while the number stays front and center.
- Fade + crest
- A full-panel fade sits behind your crest for a look that feels custom from top to bottom.
- Mirror or mix
- Mirror one design on both arms, or turn mirroring off: a crest on the left, a number on the right.
- Patterns
- Camo, halftone, and carbon textures run edge to edge, because the whole panel is printed.
- Type
- Seven bold typefaces with fill color, two outlines, arc, and letter spacing.
Placement tips
- Keep your crest on the front.
- The seam runs down the back of the sleeve.
- Stay inside the ¼-inch safe zone.
- The NWP Design Studio shows it on the flat print layout.
- Outline your numbers.
- Use a contrasting color so they read at a distance.
- Upload a transparent PNG.
- If a file might print soft, the studio flags it before you order.
Fit
Find the right size.
Each sleeve is measured lying flat and unstretched. Compare these numbers with a sleeve you already own. Between sizes, or want less compression? Choose the larger size.
| Size | Length | Top width | Wrist width |
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| Small | 12 in | 3.75 in | 2.75 in |
| Medium | 14 in | 4.25 in | 3.12 in |
| Large | 16 in | 5.00 in | 3.75 in |
Small fits youth and smaller arms, Medium fits older youth and smaller adults, and Large fits adults and larger arms. Widths are flat garment measurements, not arm measurements.
Every pair is cut from polyester-spandex performance fabric with 4-way stretch: lightweight, moisture-wicking, and durable, with a snug, compression-style fit. Full-panel sublimation prints your design and the base color edge to edge.
How it works
Design your pair in four steps.
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Choose your color and size.
Pick one of 24 base colors and the size that fits.
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Select Customize.
The NWP Design Studio opens right on the product page. Start from a layout or a blank sleeve, then add your artwork, names, and numbers.
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Check your pair.
Select Add to cart and the studio prepares a print proof of both sleeves. Tick each name and number to confirm the spelling, then add your pair.
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Check out.
Every pair is made to order in 2–5 business days, then ships with the option you choose.
Ordering for a team
- Names and numbers
- Design the first pair and add it to your cart. Then reopen Customize, change the name or number, and add the next. For identical pairs, set the quantity before you add.
- Free shipping
- Orders over $300 ship free by standard shipping. That’s 16 pairs.
- Rosters and event dates
- Planning a large roster or a firm event date? Contact us before you order.
FAQ
Custom arm sleeve questions
How much do custom arm sleeves cost?
$19.99 for a matching pair, with your full-color design included. Logos, names, numbers, and patterns don’t cost extra.
Do I get one sleeve or two?
Two: a matching pair in the color and size you choose.
Can every player have their own name and number?
Yes. Each pair keeps its own Design ID. Design one, add it to your cart, then change the name or number and add the next.
How long does it take?
Production takes 2–5 business days after you order, then your pair ships with the option you choose at checkout. Orders over $300 ship free by standard shipping. See our shipping policy for details.
What artwork works best?
A high-resolution PNG with a transparent background. JPG and WebP work too, up to 20 MB per file and eight files per design. Export in sRGB; CMYK files aren’t supported. Have a vector file? Attach the AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG original for our print team.
Which sports are they for?
Custom arm sleeves are made for baseball, softball, basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, and kickball, plus track and training.
What if something isn’t right?
Your sleeves are made to order, so they’re final sale. If they arrive with a production error, damage, or a difference from the proof you approved, contact us within 5 calendar days of delivery with your order number and photos. See the refund policy for details.
Still have a question?
Contact New Wave Print
NWP Design Studio
Your colors. Your number. Both arms.
Design your pair online and approve a print proof before checkout. $19.99 per pair, design included. Made in 2–5 business days.
The athletes, teams, and crests shown are fictional examples, created to show what’s possible.
