Official football kits

What is an official football flocking?

An official football flocking is a heat-pressed marking that reproduces the name, number, or badge used on the supporters' version of a club or national team's shirt. It consists of letters, numbers, or badges cut from a flex or flock material, designed to be applied hot onto a shirt fabric. The flocks offered on this page are made by manufacturers specialized in sports marking, such as Monblason, Avery Dennison, or Sporting ID, which produce the same ranges as those placed on shirts sold in stores.

The flocking is different from the shirt itself: it is a separate element, sold alone, which you add yourself or through a professional to a shirt you already own.

How to choose the right flocking for your shirt?

The choice of a flocking firstly depends on the club or national team in question, and then on the version of the shirt it will be applied to. The fonts and colours of flocking often vary between a home shirt and an away shirt for the same team, and they also change from season to season. It is therefore useful to check that the chosen flocking matches the design of the shirt you have before getting it applied.

Also, remember to distinguish a classic name and number flocking from a competition badge, which complements the shirt's sleeve to indicate participation in a specific cup or league.

Ligue 1, Premier League, La Liga: which leagues can you find in the official flockings?

The official flockings are classified by league, making it easier to find the one that corresponds to your team:

• The Ligue 1 selection for clubs in the French league.
• The Premier League selection for English clubs.
• The La Liga selection for Spanish clubs.
• The Bundesliga selection for German clubs.
• The Serie A selection for Italian clubs.

Competition badges and national teams: what can you add besides the name and number?

Beyond the name and number, the selection offers competition badges that complement the marking of a shirt to signify participation in a cup or league. You can find this selection on the Competition Badges page, featuring badges related to the Champions League or other competitions.

The flockings for national teams follow the same logic: name and player number for a national team shirt, possibly completed by a competition badge for major international tournaments.

When should you keep an eye on the best offers for official flockings?

The prices and discounts on official flockings vary with the site's commercial operations, so it's more useful to monitor the dedicated sections than to hold onto a specific number. The Black Friday is the first big event to watch for in the year, followed by the holiday season, and then the winter sales. Next come the French Days in spring, the summer sales, and then the back-to-school period that accompanies the arrival of the new season's collections.

To spot ongoing price drops, you can check the Promos and Special Offers pages, or the Clearance page. The New Arrivals allow you to see the flockings recently added to the catalogue, and the Shipped in 24h page lists items available for quick dispatch.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need specific equipment to apply a flocking myself?

Applying a heat-pressed flocking normally requires a heat press capable of maintaining constant pressure and temperature, which a household iron does not always replicate correctly. That’s why applying it is often entrusted to a professional textile marker rather than done at home.

Can you buy a flocking without buying the corresponding shirt?

Yes, the flocks presented on this page are sold alone, independently of the shirt. This allows you to personalise a shirt received as a gift or already in your wardrobe, without having to buy a new shirt.

What is the difference between a player version flocking and a supporter version flocking?

The player version flocking follows the cut and finishes used on the pitch by professionals, while the supporter version flocking is designed for shirts sold to the general public. Both types of flocking are associated with different textures or lettering sizes depending on the club and shirt in question.

How can I tell if a flocking corresponds to the right season of shirt?

The design of a flocking, particularly the font and colour, can change from one season to another for the same club. The most reliable way is to visually compare the proposed flocking with the one already on your shirt or with an official picture of the shirt worn on the pitch during the relevant period.