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Jersey framing in a shadow box
A signed jersey in a closet is a jersey nobody sees. Framing it in a shadow box turns it into something that hangs on the wall, without pressing it flat into an ordinary frame and without gluing it to anything. The gallery on this page is real work from the studio.
Walk in during opening hours. Free parking, no appointment needed. Rather ask first? Message us on WhatsApp.
- Studio in Rishon LeZion
- Most jobs ready within two business days
- Personal advice, 30 years of experience
- Bring your piece to the studio
- Choose a frame and get a quote on the spot
- Pick it up when it is ready
Why a jersey doesn't go in an ordinary frame
An ordinary frame is built for something flat: a photo, a certificate, a print. It squeezes whatever is inside between the backing and the glass, and that is exactly what must not happen to fabric. A pressed jersey loses its volume, the folds get crushed in random places, and the stitching and crest end up looking flat and distorted.
A shadow box solves this with depth. It is a frame with real space between the backing and the glass, enough for the jersey to sit comfortably, for the sleeves and collar to keep their shape, and for the glass never to touch the fabric at all.
Depth is also what makes the result look good from the side and not just head-on. A jersey in a shadow box casts a small shadow on the background, and that is what gives it the presence of an object on display rather than a picture of a shirt.
How we mount a jersey without damaging it
Mounting is what separates professional framing from gluing. We don't glue the jersey, and we don't stitch it to the backing in a way that can't be undone. It is mounted so it can come out in the future exactly as it arrived, whether you want to move it to another frame, sell it or simply wear it again.
The fold is a design decision, not a technical step. The sleeves can be folded back for a clean rectangle, or spread out to the sides to show the whole jersey. A folded jersey suits a compact frame for a home office; a spread jersey needs a much bigger frame, but it is what most people picture when they think of a framed jersey.
Worth knowing in advance: we decide the fold together, with the wall it is going on in mind. A frame for a spread-out jersey is a large piece, and it is good to know before you start that there is room for it.
Framing a signed soccer jersey
This is the most common job of its kind at the studio, and the gallery here includes Maccabi Tel Aviv, Barcelona and Manchester United jerseys. On a soccer jersey there are three things you want to see at the end: the crest, the number and the signature. The fold's job is to keep all three in view rather than hidden behind a crease.
A signature needs special attention. If the jersey is signed in marker, mention it when you come in and show us exactly where it is; sometimes it sits on an area we would otherwise fold differently. Signatures are sensitive to light over time, so it is also worth thinking about where the frame will hang. A wall facing a window with direct sun is the worst spot for it, and that is something we can talk through at the studio.
You can also add a small engraved plaque with the player's name, the match or the date. It is a small touch, and it is what turns a personal keepsake into a piece any guest understands at a glance.
What else goes in a shadow box
The same method works for anything with volume, and it has its own main page: see our shadow box page. Medals and military medallions are mounted on a backing with a mat around them; there is an example in the gallery. Records and gold records are rigid but too thick for an ordinary frame, and they have their own page too: see our record framing page. Gloves, signed shoes and a signed ball also work.
So do things whose value is entirely personal rather than financial: boarding passes from a meaningful trip, a letter, a baby outfit, a unit insignia, the key to a first apartment. With items like these we usually arrange several things together in one box, which is closer to design than to framing: deciding what goes in the center, what goes around it, and how much breathing room to leave.
If you have a pile of things from the same event and aren't sure which ones belong, bring them all. It is far easier to choose on the table than to describe it over the phone.
Background, depth and molding
The background isn't padding; it is part of the design, and it is the decision that changes the final look the most. A dark background makes a light jersey stand out and gives a museum-display feel; a light background does the opposite and suits jerseys in strong colors. For a team jersey you can also pick a shade taken from the team's own colors, and it works beautifully when the color is matched to the jersey itself rather than guessed.
Depth is set by the item. A folded jersey needs less than one with spread sleeves, and a rigid item like a record or a medal needs less than either. We measure it at the studio against the item itself, because a centimeter's difference between what is needed and what is there is the difference between a jersey that sits nicely and one pressed against the glass.
The outer molding is the same choice as with any frame: warm-toned wood or clean aluminum, thin or wide. With a shadow box we usually go for a molding with a bit more presence, simply because the frame itself is deep and a very thin molding looks weak against that depth.
How to order
Bring the item to the studio at 3 Naftali Palatin St., Booth 147, Rishon LeZion. No appointment is needed, and there is free parking nearby. We measure the jersey, lay it out on the table in a few folding options, choose a background and molding, and give you an exact quote on the spot based on the size and depth that come out. Most jersey framing jobs fall between ₪350 and ₪600.
There is no need to iron the jersey or prepare it in any way; it is better not to try straightening it yourself. Bring it as it is.
Want a rough idea before you drive over? A quick WhatsApp message with the item's size is enough to point you in the right direction, but the real decisions (fold, background and depth) are made in front of the item itself.
Framed jerseys and keepsakes: work from the studio
What our customers say
Reviews are shown in their original Hebrew, as posted on Google.
חוויית שירות מעולה מההתחלה ועד הסוף. קיבלתי מענה מהיר ומקצועי, עם יחס אדיב ונכונות אמיתית לבוא לקראתי. המחיר הוגן ושווה כל שקל. הזמנתי מסגרת לחולצה והתוצאה הסופית פשוט אליפות – עבודה מדויקת ואיכותית. ממליץ בחום לכל מי שמחפש עבודה ברמה גבוהה וראש שקט
שליו אברגילהגעתי דרך גוגל וגיליתי את זיו אדם אדיב ונחמד ישבנו לקפה עזר לי להתאים את המסגרת שמתאימה בול לציור שלי ממליץ בחום
יגאל מורמדהים!!!! מקום מדהים! זיו שירותי מאד ! מחירים הוגנים ובדקתי כמה חנויות. ממש ממש מרוצה
ספיר כהןשירות ואיכות ברמה הכי גבוהה שיש!!
Tomas Siעבודה מקצועית, שירות אדיב
Barry GreenOur work
Frequently asked questions
How much does jersey framing cost?
Framing a jersey in a shadow box usually runs between ₪350 and ₪600. The price depends on the final size of the box and the depth it needs, so a folded jersey costs less than one with spread sleeves. The molding and background you choose also play a part. Bring the jersey to the studio and you get an exact quote on the spot; for a full explanation of what sets a framing price, see our framing prices page.
Can the jersey be taken out of the frame later?
Yes. We mount the jersey reversibly and never glue it, so it can come out and go back to the condition it arrived in.
Do I need to iron or prepare the jersey before coming in?
No. Bring it as it is. Arranging and folding it on the table at the studio is part of the job.
Can you also frame a medal, a record or boarding passes?
Yes. Anything with volume goes into the same kind of shadow box, and you can combine several items from the same event in one box.
How long does jersey framing take?
Most jobs are ready within two business days. For an especially large box, or a job that combines several items, we'll tell you the turnaround in advance.
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How to find the studio
3 Naftali Palatin St., Booth 147, Rishon LeZion