Last updated: June 22, 2026
Quick answerBoys and girls lacrosse uniforms differ in four concrete ways: jersey cut, bottom (shorts vs. kilts), pad accommodation, and headgear decals — and none of those pieces are interchangeable between programs. Girls jerseys are athletic-fit with no shoulder-pad clearance; boys jerseys run loose and longer, sized to layer over pads. At Eagle Ridge Apparel in Meridian, ID, we run boys and girls programs on the same sublimation order regularly, which keeps costs down and turnaround to 7–10 business days for both.
Last spring a youth lacrosse coordinator from Eagle came in with a single catalog page and a confused look on her face. She was launching both a boys and a girls program at the same time and couldn't figure out why the jerseys were in two completely different sections. Completely reasonable question. Boys and girls lacrosse uniforms aren't interchangeable, and the differences go deeper than just fit. Here's what you actually need to know before you place an order.
Jersey cuts are completely different
This surprises almost every new coach. Boys lacrosse jerseys are loose-fit, longer, and reinforced at the shoulders to work with pads. Girls lacrosse jerseys are athletic-fit, shorter, and cut without any pad accommodation, because girls' lax doesn't use shoulder pads. You can't swap them. If you order boys jerseys for a girls team, the fit will be wrong and you'll hear about it immediately. Order the correct cut from the start and save yourself the headache.
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Shorts vs. kilts
Boys programs get standard athletic shorts, typically a 9-inch inseam, sublimated to match the jersey. Girls programs wear pleated kilts, usually 14 to 16 inches long, also sublimated. Some youth programs go with a skort option (built-in shorts underneath the skirt) for younger players who prefer it. Both versions match the jersey because they're done in the same sublimation run.
If you're running a combined boys and girls program, you can put everything on one order. Boys get shorts, girls get kilts, one production run. We do this fairly regularly.
Pinnies are basically the same for both
Practice pinnies, the reversible mesh tops used for scrimmages, are consistent across boys and girls. We screen-print numbers on both sides, usually in two team colors or a light/dark split. Most programs order them in bulk and share across both programs during practice. Simple.
Helmets (we don't make these, but worth knowing)
Boys lacrosse requires full helmets with face cages for all play. We do make vinyl helmet decals if you want your logo on the shell. Girls lacrosse uses protective eyewear only, no helmets, though some levels are starting to move toward soft headgear as rules evolve. Worth checking your specific league requirements before the season starts.
Sponsor logo placement rules
Both boys and girls Idaho lacrosse leagues allow sponsor logos on uniforms. Generally, sponsor logos go on the back or sleeve, not the front center, which is reserved for team identification. If you're doing high school varsity, check IHSAA rules before you finalize the design. Club rules are more flexible, varsity rules are stricter, and finding out after the jerseys are printed is a painful way to learn that.
Reversible jerseys vs. separate home and away
We get this question a lot. Yes, you can do reversibles instead of ordering two separate sets. They run about 30% more per piece, but you avoid paying for a full second set. For youth programs where you're scrimmaging more than competing, reversibles usually win on cost. For high school varsity, separate home and away looks cleaner and is generally what the league expects anyway.
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Frequently asked
Can I order boys and girls lacrosse uniforms together?
Yes — boys shorts and girls kilts sublimate in the same production run, so combining them on one order saves time and keeps colors consistent across both programs.
How long does a lacrosse uniform order take in Meridian?
Most sublimated lacrosse uniform orders at Eagle Ridge Apparel in Meridian, ID turn around in 7–10 business days; same-day rush is available for in-stock items.
Do girls lacrosse uniforms need helmet decals or headgear?
Girls lacrosse uses protective eyewear rather than helmets, so helmet decals don't apply — but Eagle Ridge does produce vinyl helmet decals for boys programs that want a logo on the shell.
How We Make This Stuff
Everything covered in this post is produced in our Meridian, Idaho shop at 2700 E Lanark St. Eagle Ridge Apparel is a family-run print shop serving the Treasure Valley since 2019 — we embroider, screen print, DTF, sublimate, laser-cut leather patches, laser-engrave drinkware, and UV-print promotional goods on equipment we operate ourselves. No outsourced decoration, no overseas fulfillment, no third-party middlemen.
Most custom apparel orders ship in 7–10 business days from approved mockup. Rush production in 3–5 business days is available on most decoration methods; embroidered hats are the tightest constraint. We hold no minimums on any decoration type — order one piece or one thousand — though pricing scales aggressively over 50, 100, and 250-piece tiers. Free digital mockups before production starts. We don't begin a run until you sign off on what it'll look like.
Two ways to order: design it yourself online in our designer tool (any quantity, any decoration method), or request a custom quote and we'll send back pricing within one business day. Talk to a real person — email info@eagleridgeapparel.com or send us a message, and most inquiries get a response within two hours during the business day.
