We offer a high quality cost effective discount picture and football shirt  framing service to both the public and trade alike with all work completed in house in our fully fitted workshop by skilled staff using quality products and specialist shirt framing techniques.

Right-You may be asking yourself-How do I frame a football shirt?

OK- So where do we begin when framing a football rugby t shirt or sports shirt - What exactly do we do and why do we believe we set the standard for others to follow?

Firstly it is important to note that no two sports shirts are the same as each and every shirt is a different fabric manufactured differently and thus the cut means it "hangs" differently and as such we treat each and every shirt on an individual basis and in accordance with customers implicit instruction after offering advice.We consider it unsuitable to stretch shirts very tight over V board which can not only damage the shirt but also create an unatural look.We believe a framed shirt should look just that  - a shirt -  by its very nature that being it is an item of fabric and should at all times look like such.Prints and photos should be totally flat - but not shirts. Some people will frame a shirt by cutting a mount "shirt shape design " and then placing the shirt behind this with no regard to skilfull arrangement. We do not frame shirts this way as it is very easy to make even a towel with a name and number on it look like a shirt using this method..!!!

All football shirts are carefully arranged (there are a variety of arrangement styles from which to choose) with either the front or the back on show (dependant on customers requirements) and attached to mount card. Please be aware that the mount card we use is acid free PH neutral and is generally Slater Harrison Colourmount which is manufactured to exceed the strict standards laid down by The Fine Art Trade Guild.

A bare faced wooden shadow box is constructed into which the mounted football shirt is placed and secured in a manner that prevents the football shirt dropping moving or sagging. We do NOT use staples nor glues nor tapes to secure the shirt that some budget framers or the less well informed may do as this can damage the shirt in the short and long term.Staples rust due to dampness in the atmosphere and thus stain the shirt and it obviously needs no mention that great holes are left in the fabric due to over zealous stapling. Adhesives leave residues which again not only stain the shirt but can actually degrade the material as adhesive is acidic. We use a special technique used in the clothing and embroidery industry where a delicate but secure method of attachment is necessary. The purpose of the shadow box is that it serves to keep the shirt away from the glazing and also preserves and protects the football shirt. Note  that our use of shadow  box frame techniques enables the customer to choose from a larger selection of frame  moulding  colours and designs. When including  extras within the frame  such as photographs plaques football stubs COA etc these can either be incorporated on the rear mountcard or incorporated within the design of the front mount surround.The choice really is yours.The box is then attached to the individually manufactured frame moulding finished off with a bevel cut mount and glazed using either glass or safety glazing depending on the completed products size and/or weight. Diffused glass (non/low-reflective) which is normally utilised to minimise  reflection should  not be used in box  framing as it will  make the view of any signatures on the football shirt less clear.Such glass is better utilised within normal framing work such as print and photograph framing where its use is beneficial. The rear of the shadow box frame is plated and secured with sturdy mdf  then sealed with picture framers tape to keep dust and pollution out and also for a neat finish. Dependant upon size and /or weight the finished framed football shirt is strung ready for hanging. Alternatively hanging attachments are supplied in order for you to display the finished product on the wall. Additional items can be included with the framed football shirt such as photographs ticket stubs engraved plaques certificates of authenticity etc but be aware that if the shirt is framed fully on show ( like the blue shirts pictured) that adding extras greatly increases the overall size and weight.  Generally speaking when extra items are to be included within the framed football shirt then the shirt is arranged in the half folded style (Giggs shirt frame top right). This however is dependent on where the shirt has been signed. With regard to overall shirt frame dimensions and purely as a guide a framed football shirt is around 38 x 33 inches (970 x 840 mm) and quite heavy so please also make sure you have adequate wall space on which to hang or attach the completed shirt frame.

A football shirt should always be framed in a manner that avoids the shirt touching the glass/glazing. This is why all the football shirts we frame are shadow box framed. This method not only protects and preserves the football shirt but ensures it is displayed in a manner that looks both professional and pleasing to the eye as you are looking into the frame as opposed to at it thus giving the football shirt a deep "3 dimensional" look. The end result is that your football shirt will look as though it is "floating" in the frame.Further and in order to protect and preserve your shirt all techniques employed by us to frame your shirt are fully reversible and non- damaging to the item.here can I get my football shirt framed ?

Numerous framers will "frame" a football shirt in a "standard" frame i.e. - like framing a print or a certificate. This means the shirt is pressed up against the glass with the glass and the backing board around which the shirt would be wrapped holding the shirt in place. This can lead to  moisture and mold  problems as the  shirt cannot  "breathe"  as air is not able to circulate.This method of framing a shirt is not best practice not recommended and is just one of the reasons why all football shirts framed by Discount Football Shirt Framing utilise shadow box framing techniques to avoid such issues.Football shirt framing use box frames.

On the subject of glass we receive enquiries as to the most suitable glazing to stop signatures on shirts fading.Fading of signatures and fabric cannot be stopped irrespective of the glazing utilised it can only be slowed down. UV protective glass which filters out a lot of the rays that may contribute to  fading is available but is also extremely expensive. It is advisable to keep your framed shirt out of direct sunlight in order to obviate the possibility of premature fading of signatures. To demonstrate that there are many factors as well as direct light that can cause fading remember that football shirts are generally volume produced with maybe not the highest nor most expensive quality cottons and then signed by a player using a cheap felt tip type pen. Put the two together and you do not have the best medium upon which to obtain and keep a steadfast colourfast long lasting signature. Remember those cards you may have received years ago or that electronic till receipt that you may have kept out of the light and locked safely in a drawer - well take a look now and you may well find that the ink has faded or even disappeared! This is because there are many other factors apart from direct sunlight that can contribute to fading such as heat humidity cold damp and air pollution. We frame many shirts utilising safety glazing which is,contrary to popular belief actually more expensive than normal glass. Furthermore safety glazing actually has more UV protection than normal glass. It needs no explanation that safety glazing by its very name is also a  safer option. Should you specifically require UV protection glazing please do ask as we can also supply your shirt framed with this option at extra cost.

Additionally it is worth noting ,and this is pretty simple cost free advice , should you wish to slow down the fading process irrespective of whether your framed shirt has UV protection glazing or not simply cover your framed shirt when you are not at home viewing your treasured piece. Its what museums do...!!!

To find out more about glazing materials used in picture framing and its specific properties please click here for an in depth explanation on Wiki. A pretty long and pretty scientific write up!!

For an unbiased opinion from others regarding glazing types on The Grumble a framing forum based website please click here

We do not have bronze or silver or gold or platinum or standard or deluxe levels as all our shirts are framed exactly the same whatever you pay.We frame all our shirts to the same "platinum deluxe" standard. All shirts are framed using reversible techniques which means simply that your shirt is undamaged and well protected. This is general conservation  level which is the  standard  to which we  adhere. All sport  shirts framed are  framed to this  standard regardless. We do not charge less to frame to a lower standard or more to frame to a higher standard. All our shirts are framed the same way regardless.

We also operate a personal delivery service throughout North West Lancashire Yorkshire Cumbria & North East Wales

This is how it works:-

How to Order Football Rugby Sports Shirt Framing Online

However due to to the fantastic prices we offer and the personal nature of shirt framing and implicit customer requirement it may take longer Football shirt frames only £69

We shall however keep you updated accordingly

If you live in or around the North West Lancashire Yorkshire Cumbria & North East Wales areas listed  here Guaranteed Safe Secure Personal Delivery will be a one off charge of just £29-95 (Please note unlike other framers the price we charge is per delivery NOT per framed football shirt so whether you have five shirts or ten shirts framed the delivery cost will be the same. Your shirt frame will arrive in great condition.We believe our unrivalled shirt frame delivery service offers absolute peace of mind for you, our customer, and is very cost effective especially more so should you require multiple football shirts framed!)

For customers who require delivery to regions outside of our shirt framing personal delivery regions please ask for a personal delivery quote providing your post code.

Your investment of just £95-00 for this service provides you with your  choice of picture frame and mount card colours and choice of arrangement styles pictured. We can also  manufacture an  engraved silver or gold metal plaque for you which can be included in the shadow box framed football shirt for no extra cost! Click here for discount shirt framing offers!

If you would like to have 2 football shirts framed together in the same frame your investment is only £129-00.

If you are intending having your football shirt framed for that professional look and a great service contact us NOW!