Race Bib Frequently Asked Questions
Race Bib Printing and Design
We print your race bibs from our print studio located in Kent Town, South Australia. All race bibs are printed in-house by our expert team.
Yes absolutely! Our design service is completely free of charge, so get in touch and let us know what you require.
Variable data, such as printing different names, numbers, QR codes and barcodes onto the race bibs, is included without any additional charge. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements, if you have your data ready to go, please email through your CSV file or upload it to our race bib designer when placing your order.
Yes, absolutely – to be sure your race bibs are perfect ahead of printing, please email us to place your order so we can provide a design proof for your approval. If you are ordering through the website and using our race bib designer, your race bibs will appear exactly as the designer shows!
In order to upload your own images to the race bib designer, click on the section you would like to upload the image to. A pop-up box will then appear asking you to click to add your image. Once you click to add your image, you can select the image from your device and confirm to upload it. Please note, your image will need to be the correct size, read more on this below.
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When using our race bib designer, you will be provided with the option to write a name within the designer to get a feel for what your finished race bib is going to look like. When placing your order, please upload a CSV file containing your competitor names. We will then ensure your competitor’s names are printed on to the bibs during production. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We would love to help – please get in touch by calling our team on 08 8363 4850 or by emailing us; hello@theracebibco.com.au
Yes absolutely! With sporting events, this is a given and our most common request. We can print either first name, last name or full names onto each of your bibs. The best way to organise this is to either use our race bib designer and upload a CSV file containing your competitor’s names, or to contact us and we will organise your order for you.
Yes! This is no problem at all. We regularly print QR codes on race bibs. The QR codes we print can contain information such as;
- Emergency contact details
- Medical information
- Race-specific information
The QR codes can also be linked to race timing systems so that when your participants cross the finish line, their bibs can be scanned to record their finish time accurately. QR codes can also be used to create interactive experiences for participants and spectators as well as providing sponsorship and marketing opportunities. The best to way to organise having different QR codes on each of your bibs is to contact us – we will do the hard work for you.
Yes! We can use most fonts on your race bibs and can print any image/s that you require. For ease, we recommend that you contact us with your requirements – we can then ensure the race bibs are designed according to your specifications and get the design perfect prior to printing.
You can have any number of images/logo’s on your race bibs! The templates featured on our race bib designer are templates only, your race bibs can look however you desire them to! We would recommend that you contact us and send through the images/logos you would like on your race bibs, we can then design something perfect for you.
We understand that it’s often easier to speak to someone regarding your order of race bibs, this is why our friendly team are available Monday to Saturday to help and answer any questions you may have. You can jump on our online chat, call us on 08 8363 4850 or send an email to hello@theracebibco.com.au
We offer same-day print and dispatch as standard on all racing bib orders – because of this, your order may be printed as soon as half an hour after your order is placed. For this reason, if you would like to make changes to your order, please call us as soon as possible on 08 8363 4850 to make changes to your design.
We cater for the largest of events as well as the smallest! For this reason, the minimum order for race bibs is 20.
As standard, our race bibs come without drill holes. However, if you would like drill holes included, you can select this at the checkout, and there is no additional cost!
Turnaround Times and Shipping
All race bib orders under 30,000 will be printed and dispatched the same day your order is placed, when placed before 2 pm ACST. If you order after this time, your order will be printed and dispatched the next business day. For orders over 30,000 race bibs, please contact us for an exact timeframe. However, even the largest of orders (200,000+) can be printed and dispatched within 3 business days.
- Standard shipping – FREE (order received within 10 business days)
- Registered – $7.95 (tracking provided & order received within 7 – 10 business days)
- Express – $14.95 (tracking provided & order received within 1-3 business days)
- Overnight – $24.95 (tracking provided & delivery next day) – metro areas only.
- Collection – if you are located in Adelaide, you can collect your order from us in Kent Town, SA. An appointment will be required, so please contact us once your order is placed.
Depending on your order size, your order will either be shipped with Australia Post, TNT or StarTrack.
In order to print and dispatch your order the same day, please ensure your order is placed before 2 PM ACST (We are located in Kent Town, South Australia).
Yes absolutely! At the checkout, you can select the “order collection” button to collect your order. Please note; an appointment will be required, so please contact us once your order is placed to confirm a time and date.
All orders are printed and dispatched from our print studio, located in Kent Town, South Australia.
Race Bib Product
If you would like to receive a quote prior to placing your order, please contact us. You can reach us by emailing hello@theracebibco.com.au, calling us on 08 8363 4850 or by jumping on our online chat. One of our friendly team members will be happy to help!
Below is a summary of the main differences between the three materials we offer for our race bibs. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
100 GSM Lightweight Race Bibs
- Opaque Non-Woven Fabric
- Durability similar to Synthetics
- Water Resistant
- Perspiration Resistant
- Tamperproof
- Tear-Resistant
- Frey Resistant
- Thickness: 150 Micron
- Weight: 100 GSM
125 GSM Synthetic Antimicrobial Race Bibs
- Advanced Polyester Paper
- Extreme Tear Resist
- Extreme Water Resist
- Worlds first Antimicrobial Synthetic
- Pro-actively prevents/disrupts the growth of bacteria on treated surfaces (COVID-19 Antiviral Test Certified)
- Thickness: 95 Microns
- Weight: 125 GSM
160 GSM Premium Polyester Race Bibs
- Opaque White Coated Polyester Film
- Curl Resistant
- Suitable for use in extreme conditions
- Fade and mark resistant
- Water Resistant
- Tear-Resistant
- Frey Resistant
- Thickness: 120 Micron
- Weight: 160 GSM
Yes! All three of the race bib materials we offer are completely waterproof, sweatproof and extremely hard-wearing, even under the harshest of conditions. In addition, all printing is water-resistant and will not scratch or wear off.
We offer three size options across all of our race bibs (100 GSM Lightweight Race Bibs, 125 GSM Synthetic Antimicrobial Race Bibs and 160 GSM Premium Polyester Race Bibs)
- Kids 140mm x 100mm
- Standard 210mm x 150mm
- Large 240mm x 170mm
If you are looking to choose the most environmentally friendly race bibs, our 125 GSM synthetic antimicrobial race bibs and our 160 GSM premium polyester race bibs are made from polyester. Recycling polyester paper in Australia can be done through various channels, such as specialised recycling facilities, waste management companies, or community recycling programs. Options available vary from state to state in Australia, so we always recommend checking with your local council to ensure your race bibs are properly recycled.
Yes, all of our race bibs are printed and dispatched by us in Kent Town, South Australia. We are a South Australian small business and are proud to offer genuine Australian Made race bibs.
At the checkout, you will be able to pay using all major credit and debit cards. You will also have the option to pay via bank transfer and checkout via PayPal. If you would like to provide a purchase order, please read below.
Yes absolutely! If you would like to provide a purchase order, please reach out to us directly for a quote so we can organise this for you and complete any vendor forms that may be required by your organisation.
To ensure the most competitive prices throughout Australia, we offer a friendly and straightforward price-beat policy. Just contact us and provide details of the quote received elsewhere, and we will beat the price. Not only that, but we promise to offer exceptional customer service, extremely fast turnaround times and premium quality race bibs.