Plan a coordinated look for shirt, shorts and socks
Build a coordinated football kit with a colour map for shirt, shorts and socks, without repeating every detail on every garment.
Consider the full kit before locking the shirt
A shirt can feel well balanced on its own yet look unfinished beside shorts and socks. Make a combination map before the details are locked. Draw three simple garment shapes side by side and note which colour should lead on each. Decide whether the set will feel connected through one shared base colour, a recurring accent or a block of colour repeated across pieces. You do not need to put the same motif everywhere. A coherent kit might put the most expressive graphic on the shirt, with calmer shorts and socks allowing it to stand out.
Give each colour a clear role
Assign colours a function rather than simply listing them. The main colour might dominate the shirt, a darker tone could anchor the shorts, and an accent may return in a small sock detail. Test colours next to one another, not only in isolation. See whether the distribution feels intentional when the team stands together. Screens can differ from the finished result, so use the map to discuss relationships and include any colour references in the brief. Browse AEVO team kits to see garments in context and note which combinations feel balanced to your group.
Distribute graphics with restraint
Decide where the crest, sponsor marks and patterns should attract attention. If the shirt already has a clear geometric design, a small echo on the short hem or sock detail may connect the set. Do not automatically repeat every line and colour block on every item; the result can become busy and leave less space for important marks. One useful rule is to let one garment lead while the other two support it. Check that key symbols remain clear and that the club has permission to use each logo. If the competition organiser has equipment rules, check the current requirements before confirming placements.
Review combinations and alternatives together
Place shirt, shorts and socks next to each other in one view. Review the intended primary combination and sensible alternatives, such as changing shorts or socks when the team needs to distinguish its colours from an opponent. Ask whether each version still looks like the same club and whether its colour blocks work together. Record which combination is preferred and what might vary, without assuming a particular replacement item will always be available. Once the colour map is clear, contact AEVO for a design proposal or quote. Keep the brief alongside current information on team kits.
