Our Story

Sherwood Sportswear is a leading Australian owned and operated custom sportswear manufacturer. Established in the Melbourne suburb of Yarraville by the Spicer family in 1930, Sherwood have been provided sporting clubs and the like with quality uniforms, custom jerseys, netball dresses and more for many years.

With 90 years of experience and proudly one of the sportswear industry’s longest standing local manufacturers of high-quality, Australian made sportswear. From initially specialising in knitted football jumpers for the VFL for over 50 years, Sherwood Sportswear has gradually become one of Australia’s most recognised sportswear choices.

In addition to providing sporting clubs and groups with sophisticated sportswear at a high and durable quality, Sherwood Sportswear is the first choice for an array of clients. AFL Victoria, the Eastern Football Netball League and Western Region Football League are just some of the impressive clients we represent. Providing an opportunity to customise your own sportswear, we’re a trusted manufacturer for everything from custom jerseys and netball dresses through to hockey gear and much more. 

Bringing a sense of professionalism and team spirit to your club’s apparel is no easy feat. Your teamwear apparel represents the club’s history, its mantra, its identity and its reputation.

Sherwood’s calibre of clients is a reflection of the level of care placed into the services and products produce. Using the latest sublimation machinery, Italian inks and sublimation paper are paramount in absolute colour reproduction.

A dedicated R&D department ensures we stay informed and abreast of textile developments. Leading in to season 2021, we will be the first to offer fully recycled fabrication in the form of football jumpers. Our team of designers and your account manager will walk you through the customwear process and any questions you may have.