Top 5 Reasons for using LASport.ca Sublimated Wear

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Sublimation Wear is quickly expanding into all sports and there are many reasons why.

The biggest question now is how to find the right company and if you’re making the right choice. (If you want to know more about sublimation, click here)

1. Made 100% in Canada

A lot of companies will claim that their products are made in Canada or that they’re a local vendor. In a sense, they are since the sublimation wear is printed, cut, and sewn together here in Canada. Is it made 100% in Canada? That’s hard to say. Most companies order their fabric from outside the country (China, for example, cheap quality). 

At LA Sport, we not only make the product, we manufacture our own fabric. As a Canadian company, we can truly say our product is 100% Canadian made. Since we manufacture our own fabric, this allows us to have better turnaround times and reliable service. 

2. Timing

Of course if you’re paying for high quality sublimation wear, you want them as quick as possible. For team captains, we understand the hassles of trying to get the team fees in order which is why most of the time you’re only able to order several weeks prior to your first game. 

The average turnaround time for sublimation wear is 5-6 weeks. You’re looking at a month and a half wait time so you now have to make sure you collect your team fees well in advance or else you’ll be wearing your old gear for the start of the season. What makes it worse is that if a printer breaks down, you could be adding another 1-3 weeks to your order. Always double check if the company you are going with has enough printers. Pricing might be better but you could potentially be looking at a longer wait time. 

Did you know LA Sport has 6 big printers? That means we can boost the turnaround time to 3-4 weeks and if a printer breaks down, we still make the timing. 

3. Quality

The jerseys provided through LA Sport are made of high end fabric which enables the jerseys to be light and breathable. They’re practically the same as having performance shirts however you can customize the look. 

Teams are starting to realize that you can get the same sharp design without having to sew on extra patches or risk having your numbers peel off during the game. With sublimation, the look doesn’t fade or wash away, it doesn’t peel away and you keep the same crisp look you had from when you first got them. 

4. Service

The quality of product will last you a while so you will want to make sure that you’re getting everything you want from the beginning. LA Sport strives to achieve high end customer service. We have Reps in Québec and Ontario that are more than willing to show you samples of the many products we carry. They are also there to help you put together your orders while guiding you through the process. 

When you call our customer service line, you’ll be amazed how friendly the service is. In fact, our customer service representatives have a tendency to go out of their way to meet your needs. They understand the value of your order and will make sure you are completely satisfied. 

5. Pricing

Depending on the product you are looking for, pricing can vary but here’s something to keep in mind when you are comparing. You pay for what you get. The cheapest price may not be the best quality. There could potentially be underlying issues that you’re not aware of and they could also have a long turnaround time if they’re offering the lowest price. 

A lot of oversea companies can also provide cheap options however you’re looking at longer wait times, unreliable service, poor quality, and the risk of dealing with a company outside of Canada. Is it really worth saving the extra dollars and risking being disappointed? 

With LA Sport, the service is guaranteed, the quality is guaranteed, we have one of the best turnaround times and our pricing is extremely competitive. We handle small team orders as well as leagues, associations, and businesses. 

Speak with one of our representatives today to get your new look.

Québec

Micheal Dupont

Tel: 514-566-8319

Email: mdupont@lasport.ca

Ontario

Riel Ouimet

Tel: 613-452-0734

Email: rielouimet@ballhockeygear.ca

Website  www.Lasport.ca Facebook www.facebook.com/lasport.ca

Jerseys of Champions

French Version

Are you looking for a new set of team jerseys? Do you find your jerseys are too heavy? Don't tell us you're still wearing cotton T-Shirts with an iron on logo. 

Ballhockeygear.ca is an official Rep for LASport.ca, where we take pride in quality and service. Our jerseys are sublimated on a polyester rice mesh fabric which allows the jersey to be extremely light and breathable. We know how hot it can get in the summer so having a jersey that is both light and breathable can surely be a game changer. Since the jerseys are able to breathe, it also makes it easier to dry so that way if you're playing in a tournament or multiple games in one weekend, you can easily dry your jersey between games. 

What is Sublimation?

If you're not familiar with the term sublimation, it is the process in which a dye is printed on transfer paper then placed in a commercial heat press along with the fabric, the heat from the press opens the pores of the fabric and the dye is transferred in a gaseous state into the pores. Once the fabric is removed from the press and cools down, the pores close and the dye is permanently embedded in the fabric. It will never fade and never wash out. 

To ensure quality fabric, LASport.ca manufactures it's own fabric in their warehouse in Laval, Québec so it is 100% Canadian made. 

How to order Sublimated Jerseys?

We keep it very simple. Here's what you need to speed up the process. 

1. Logo in vector format (ai or eps), LASport.ca can provide custom logos and create a vector of your logo for an extra fee of $60
2. Colour scheme and/or jersey design, LASport.ca can provide a custom design from your colour scheme or you can choose/provide existing templates
3. Jersey names, sizes, and numbers using the charts below. 

Once you have those 3 pieces of information, you can contact us directly at info@ballhockeygear.ca where we can provide you with an official quote and set you up. 

Here are the next steps once you contact us. 

1. We provide you with a quote
2. To start the process, we will need a 50% deposit
3. You are provided with up to 2 mock ups, any additional changes are a $50 fee. 
4. Once mock up is approved, the order is sent to printing which taks 3-4 weeks. 
1. Order is placed in queue for printing
2. Transfer paper is printed with patterns
3. Transfer paper is then placed in commercial heat press with LASport.ca fabric where dye is transferred to fabric
4. Once fabric is printed, the fabric is cut into patterns
5. The patterns are then sewn together completing your jersey order
5. Once the order is complete, we'll send you a notification in which the remaining 50% will be due
6. You present your jerseys to your team and play comfortably while looking sharp. ;) 

Below is some of our customers who have sent us their team pics, including some championships. 

Sublimation Jerseys - LA Sport

Custom Sublimated Jerseys - Ball Hockey and Ice Hockey

Ballhockeygear.ca is now getting sublimated jerseys done through LA Sport who have demonstrated excellent service and turn around time. The jersey quality is superb from the printing to the fabric itself. The processing is very simple and we can now offer players a selection of items including Ball Hockey and Ice Hockey Jerseys. 

What is the Sublimation Process?

Dye Sublimation uses special heat-sensitive dyes that are printed onto a special coated heat-resistant transfer paper. Any graphics can be designed and printed on this paper. There are no limitations. The paper is then placed on the fabric and submitted to a heat transfer that operates at a temperature around 200 degrees Celcius. The dye is transferred into a gas and permeates the fabric solidifying into its fibres. Once the heat transfer is complete, the transfer paper is then discarded and the image is now a part of the fabric. 

At this point, there is no possibility of the images peeling or washing off. It also does not affect the integrity of the fabric. 

Ordering Process

Our process is pretty simple. You can order your jerseys through our site by selecting your options. Once your order is placed, we'll then contact you for the following information:

- Logo and Design

- Jersey numbers, names, and sizes

At that point, we'll start the order in which we'll provide you with a Jersey Mock Up before beginning the printing process. Once the Mock Up is approved, all you have to do is wait for your jerseys. 

It's that easy! 

Some of our previous work