A race number has to survive rain, sweat and dozens of kilometres on safety pins, and still be legible for officials and photographers at the finish. We print race numbers with data from the entry list and sponsor logos, then sort them so the event office can hand out packs without searching.
water- and tear-resistant synthetic paper; plain paper only for indoor events
Formats
most often A5 and A6, plus bike and helmet numbers in a size agreed with the organiser
Personalisation
number, name, category or distance, a QR or barcode — from the entry file
Extras
a perforated tear-off strip for bag storage, an ICE contact field on the back, space for a timing chip
Sorting
by number, surname or distance, in parcels for the event office stations
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Production options
Synthetic-paper numbers
The standard for road races — they don't soften in the rain and don't tear at the safety pins.
Numbers with a tear-off strip
A perforated coupon for bag storage, a recovery meal or medal collection, carrying the same number as the runner.
Bike and helmet numbers
A set for cyclists and triathletes: a shirt number, a handlebar plate and a helmet sticker.
Numbers without names, for late entries
A pool of numbers with numbering only, for people registering on the day of the event.
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How we work
Brief: number of competitors, distances, sponsor logos and the entry file.
Number design and a trial print of a few records from the list for approval.
Variable-data printing, perforation and trimming.
Sorting by number or surname, packing into labelled parcels and delivery before the event.
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Indicative price
The price of numbers depends on the run, format, material and the amount of variable data per piece. We quote race numbers after a brief with the number of competitors and distances. For typical orders, as a guide:
Approximate net prices for a typical configuration, excluding shipping. A different run, format or finish changes the amount — we give the exact price after a brief.
Our standard lead time is about 3 working days, and up to 14 days for larger projects. That is only a starting point. We are the manufacturer, not a broker — we plan our own production queue, so we can move your job forward to meet an opening, event or campaign date.
approx. 3 daysstandard lead time
24 hexpress printing — UV inks need no drying time
up to 14 dayslarge and non-standard projects with installation
We produce in Wieluń, Poland, and ship by courier across Poland and abroad. Our own installation crews work in Poland and other European countries.
Production facilities · Wieluń, Poland
Everything produced under one roof.
We take each order from artwork to installation on our own machines and with our own crews, so we decide the production order and the delivery date ourselves. For large roll-outs we are supported by a network of partner plants.
35+production machines and devices
3.2 mprint width in a single piece
73D printers, including industrial ones
1991year the company was founded
Large-format printing
two industrial 3.2 m UV printers — roll-to-roll and rigid boards
LED UV printing with textile ink
dye-sublimation on textiles
pigment photo plotter and large-format scanner
Digital print and finishing
production digital presses, colour and mono
guillotine cutter
folding machines, banding machine, press
variable data printing and personalisation
Machining and cutting
CNC router for boards, plastics and composites
laser for acrylic, plywood and engraving
oscillating cutting-and-creasing plotter and vinyl cutter
hot-wire foam cutting and acrylic bending
Finishing and assembly
large-format and thermal laminators
welders and two automatic eyeleting machines
industrial sewing room: hems, pole pockets, SEG edging
mounting and vinyl application stations
3D printing and prototypes
farm of 7 3D printers
two industrial large-volume printers
dedicated printer for channel letters
professional 3D scanner and modelling for print or CNC
Logistics and installation
own installation crews in Poland and Europe
work from lifts up to 18 m
warehouse and per-store kitting
multi-address shipping for retail chains
FAQ · Race numbers
Frequently asked questions
What material should a number be made of for wet weather?
Synthetic paper. It doesn't soften, doesn't tear at the safety pins and doesn't bleed onto the shirt. Plain paper is only suitable for indoor events.
How do I send the list of competitors?
In a spreadsheet with columns: number, first name, surname, distance or category. For last-minute entries we also print a pool of numbers without names.
Can the number carry a timing chip?
We design the number so there's free space on the back for a stick-on chip. We agree the size and position of that field with the timing company.
Where should sponsor logos go?
Usually in a band at the top or bottom of the number. The number itself must stay large and high-contrast — legibility in course photos and for finish-line officials depends on it.
Can you meet a fixed date?
Usually, yes. Our standard lead time is about 3 working days, and express printing in 24 hours is possible. As the manufacturer we plan production ourselves, so we can schedule your job around your deadline. Add the date to your brief and we will confirm it before work starts.
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