The Story of Ipswich Town’s Kits
Founded in 1878, Ipswich Town FC are known around the world for their classic royal blue shirts, a symbol of both regional pride and English football tradition. The club originally wore white and black, but switched to blue in 1936 — a decision that created one of the cleanest and most enduring colour identities in the game.
That iconic blue shirt, paired with white shorts, has remained virtually unchanged ever since — simple, stylish, and unmistakably Ipswich.
Kit Evolution and Brand Heritage
Ipswich’s earliest blue shirts were plain and collarless, reflecting the pre-war style. By the 1960s, Umbro helped modernise the design with tailored collars and embroidered crests — perfectly timed for the club’s golden era under Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson.
In later decades, brands like Adidas, Punch, Mitre, and Umbro again defined the look with crisp white trim, subtle striping, and classic simplicity. The 1980s and 1990s brought some of Ipswich’s most beloved shirts — especially those featuring the Fisons and Greene King sponsors.
Today’s kits by Umbro honour that legacy, combining moisture-wicking fabrics with elegant heritage details such as contrast collars, retro-style numbering, and inside-collar mottos like “The Blues.”
Famous Ipswich Town Shirts
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1961/62 Home Shirt – worn as Ipswich won the First Division title under Alf Ramsey, in their first season after promotion.
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1977/78 Home Shirt – marking the club’s FA Cup triumph under Bobby Robson.
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1980/81 Home Shirt – iconic Adidas design from Ipswich’s UEFA Cup-winning campaign.
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1991/92 Home Shirt – featuring the classic Fisons sponsor, worn during promotion back to the Premier League.
2023/24 Home Shirt – a modern Umbro tribute blending the 1981 design with cutting-edge materials.
Little-Known Facts About Ipswich Town Kits
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Blue origins: The club adopted blue from the local school colours of Ipswich Grammar in the 1930s.
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Badge evolution: The Suffolk Punch horse on the crest represents the club’s agricultural roots and regional pride.
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European prestige: Ipswich remain unbeaten at home in European competition — every shirt from that era is a collector’s item.
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Manufacturer loyalty: Umbro have supplied more Ipswich kits than any other brand, spanning over 50 years of history.
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Sponsor nostalgia: The Fisons logo from the 1990s remains one of the most beloved retro sponsors in English football.
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Kit inspiration: The 1981 UEFA Cup shirt directly influenced several later Adidas and Umbro releases, making it a template for generations.
Colour consistency: Ipswich’s “royal blue” has remained remarkably stable — deeper than Chelsea’s but lighter than Birmingham’s.
Our Range and Personalisation Options
At UK Soccer Shop, you’ll find the full Ipswich Town collection — official home, away, and third shirts, retro editions, and training wear. Each jersey is 100% authentic, featuring the club crest, manufacturer logo, and sponsor detailing.
Personalisation is available on most designs, letting you add your name or that of Ipswich legends such as Terry Butcher, Paul Mariner, or Matt Holland.
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Why Ipswich Town Shirts Stand Out
Ipswich’s royal blue shirts are among the most elegant and historic in English football. They represent not just a club, but a community built on loyalty, pride, and heritage. Whether you’re reliving the glory of the UEFA Cup or celebrating a modern promotion, a Ipswich Town shirt connects you to over a century of East Anglian football excellence.