Keep kit design approval separate from the decision to order
See why approving a football kit design is not the same as placing an order. Clarify club roles and request a free design proposal from AEVO.
Two approvals, two different questions
The first design mockup can create a rush of enthusiasm. A coach sees the colours, players like the layout and someone types “looks great” in the team chat. That is useful feedback, but it may not mean the club has agreed to buy. Design approval asks whether the visual direction is right to continue with. An order decision is the club’s commitment to proceed with a defined request, after the relevant details and quote have been reviewed.
Keeping those decisions distinct protects a small club from crossed wires. The person with the best eye for the kit may not control the budget, while the treasurer may not know whether the sponsor mark is legible. On AEVO’s kits page, a committee can explore customisable styles while still treating the purchase as a separate decision.
A familiar club meeting
Imagine a grassroots side considering a charcoal shirt with a bright shoulder panel. The coach gathers reactions from players. They agree the direction feels right, the club crest belongs on the chest and the sponsor artwork needs a clearer version. The team has made a design decision: continue with these changes. It has not yet decided to order, because the size list is incomplete and the committee has not reviewed the current quote.
This is an illustrative situation, not an AEVO customer story. It shows why two named roles help. A design lead—perhaps the kit manager or a small player group—collects visual comments and checks revisions. An order lead, with the authority required by the club, handles quantities, sizes and the purchase confirmation. One person can hold both roles, but the distinction should remain clear.
Make the handover explicit
Instead of forwarding scattered messages, ask reviewers to send one consolidated response. Separate what is approved from what remains open: “Colour direction approved; move the crest slightly; purchase decision pending.” That wording lets a supplier revise the artwork without mistaking enthusiasm for an instruction to place an order. If sponsor artwork is involved, confirm the club has permission to use it. Check names and numbers as data, not just as part of a pleasing overall picture.
When the revised mockup arrives, the design lead can confirm that the requested changes appear. The order lead can then compare the final request with the valid quote and the club’s internal budget decision. If you are preparing an enquiry, contact AEVO with the design status and the questions still open; a clear enquiry does not itself have to be an order.
Record what the “yes” covers
A short note prevents later uncertainty: “Visual direction approved by Sam on 12 May; order decision waits for committee review and final size list.” Keep that note with the latest mockup so an old version is not mistaken for the approved one.
Before a purchase is confirmed, the authorised person should check the complete request and applicable quote. AEVO advertises a free design mockup within 24 hours; request the proposal, review the order details separately, and proceed only when the club is ready to commit.
