Football shirt framing with plastic sheets

We all have that one special football shirt that reminds us of a wonderful moment. Whether it’s a game you played yourself or a shirt of your favourite player, every shirt has a story. But how best to showcase that story? By framing it! And what could be better than using plastic sheets for this job?

How does framing work?

You clamp three clear acrylic sheets together. The middle one is made with a DXF file to create a cut-out that follows the contours of the football shirt. You drill holes through all of the sheets, which is where the spacers will fall. You can also get the drill holes pre-cut via our calculator. The spacers clamp the three plates together. The spacers can be fixed to the wall with screws and plugs.

For the thicknesses, the outer two sheets may be thin. For example, 2 mm. The middle sheet should be slightly thicker to encompass the shirt, and if it has a collar, 3 mm would be recommended. When making your choice, take into account the thickness of the spacers, which should be between 8 to 10 mm in total.

Framing a football shirt is not only a great way to preserve it, but also to show it off. It becomes a work of art, a beautiful focal point in any room or office.

Plastic sheets, like acrylic and polycarbonate are strong and durable, meaning your shirt will stay safe and protected from damage. Plastic is also easy to process, so you can make the frame exactly the right size for your shirt. At Plasticsheetsshop, we can also take this job off your hands. After all, you order your customised sheet very easily in any shape and size via the calculator on the product pages of our materials.

Suitable materials:

The most common frame size for a football shirt is 70 x 90 cm, which fits most adult shirts, while 50 x 50 cm is often used for smaller or youth sizes. At Plasticsheetsshop, we can cut your acrylic sheets to any custom size you need – simply enter your dimensions in our product calculator. For the best results, use two outer sheets around 2 mm thick, a middle sheet of 3 mm (especially if the shirt has a collar), and spacers totalling 8–10 mm to create enough depth inside the frame.

It is important to keep your framed shirt dust-free and clean regularly with a soft cloth.

The perfect place for your framed football shirt

Lighting
Make sure you have good lighting to put your shirt in the spotlight.

Temperature
Avoid extreme temperatures that can damage the shirt or plastic.

Humidity
Ensure a dry environment to avoid the growth of mould.

If you follow these steps and tips, you will have a beautifully framed football shirt, ready to show off in no time!

Framing a football shirt in a plastic frame is not only practical, but also makes a shirt look great. It also protects your precious memories, so what are you waiting for? Get started and create your own football shirt frame from a plastic sheet!