Custom Sports Jersey & Memorabilia Framing
Don't trust a signed game-worn jersey or priceless sports heirloom to pins, glue, or off-the-shelf shadowboxes. Our master framers craft museum-grade, hand-stitched jersey displays across 11 Chicagoland locations.
Engineered to Protect Autographs & Collector Value
Whether it's an autographed Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks, or White Sox jersey—or your own high school, college, or marathon kit—how a jersey is mounted inside the frame determines whether it stays crisp for 50 years or sags and fades within two.
Zero Glue, Tape, or Rust Pins
Big-box stores often use adhesive tack-downs or steel pins that rust and tear fabric fibers. We build a custom-contoured acid-free internal form and meticulously hand-sew your jersey using invisible archival thread—100% reversible so your jersey retains its full collector value.
Custom CMC Team Matting & Cutouts
Using our precision Computerized Mat Cutters (CMC), we layer 100% cotton rag mats in authentic team colors. We can recess 8x10 player photos, game tickets, championship patches, engraved nameplates, and JSA/PSA certificates directly into the display.
99% UV Autograph Defense
Silver and black Sharpie autographs fade rapidly under standard glass. We seal every jersey shadowbox with deep architectural spacers and 99% UV-filtering Conservation Clear® or anti-reflective Tru Vue® Museum Glass® so the fabric never touches the glazing.
Jersey Framing Packages & Price Guide
Every jersey is custom-built to exact dimensions in our local workshops—especially bulky NHL hockey sweaters and XL football jerseys. Here is how our most popular jersey framing packages compare:
The Varsitarian Shadowbox
$450 – $550
Ideal for youth, high school, college, marathon, or fan jerseys seeking clean, archival wall presentation.
- ✓ Solid wood deep shadowbox moulding (matte black, espresso, or natural hardwood)
- ✓ 100% reversible hand-sewn archival mounting on acid-free backing board
- ✓ 99% UV-blocking Tru Vue® Conservation Clear® glass or acrylic
- ✓ Heavy-duty D-ring security hanging hardware
Pro Team Double-Mat Showcase
$575 – $750
Designed for signed NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL jerseys with custom team-color matting and memorabilia cutouts.
- ✓ Custom internal torso form to keep shoulders and numbers crisp and wrinkle-free
- ✓ Double or triple archival matting in official team colors with matching inner walls
- ✓ Precision CMC mat windows for 8x10 photos, tickets, COA, or engraved plaque
- ✓ 99% UV protection glazing with sealed archival dust backing
Museum Glass® Trophy Case
$750 – $950+
For rare game-worn jerseys, Hall of Fame autographs, and statement media rooms requiring zero glare.
- ✓ Tru Vue® Museum Glass® or Optium Museum Acrylic® (<1% reflection + 99% UV block)
- ✓ Suede or linen fabric-wrapped mats & custom CMC team logo/lettering cutouts
- ✓ Premium architectural hardwoods or brushed metallic gallery mouldings
- ✓ French cleat / security lock hardware for effortless, level wall mounting
Frequently Asked Questions About Jersey Framing
Everything you need to know before bringing your jersey into one of our 11 Chicagoland shops.
How much does custom sports jersey framing cost in Chicago?
Custom sports jersey framing at The Picture Framing Group typically ranges from $450 to $850+, depending on the dimensions (usually around 32" x 40"), moulding depth, custom CMC mat cutouts, and glazing choice (Conservation Clear® UV vs. Tru Vue® Museum Glass). We provide transparent, itemized quotes at all 11 Chicagoland locations before any work begins.
Do you use pins, tape, or glue to mount signed jerseys?
Never. Unlike big-box craft stores or cheap online kits that use iron-on adhesives, double-sided tape, or rust-prone steel pins that permanently damage fabric and void collector value, our master framers use 100% reversible, museum-grade hand-stitching and custom-contoured archival form inserts.
Can you frame a jersey with photos, tickets, championship patches, or medals?
Yes! Using our Computerized Mat Cutter (CMC), we can precision-cut secondary windows into double or triple acid-free cotton rag mats in your team's exact colors to display 8x10 action photos, PSA/JSA certificates of authenticity, game-day ticket stubs, trading cards, or commemorative coins alongside your jersey.
What type of glass prevents autographs from fading?
Sharpie and paint pen signatures are extraordinarily sensitive to UV light and indoor fluorescent lighting. Every jersey we frame includes at minimum 99% UV-blocking Tru Vue® Conservation Clear® glazing, with the option to upgrade to Tru Vue® Museum Glass® or Optium Museum Acrylic® for both 99% UV protection and virtually invisible, reflection-free viewing.
How long does custom jersey framing take?
Our standard turnaround time for custom hand-sewn jersey shadowboxes is 2 to 3 weeks. Need a jersey framed faster for a birthday, retirement gift, or charity auction? Ask any of our 11 local shops about rush framing availability.
Get a Free Custom Jersey Framing Quote
Tell us what sport/team jersey you have, whether you want photos or tickets included, and your closest neighborhood shop. We'll reply quickly with a transparent estimate.