2026-09-19

How to Choose Fabric for Custom Team Uniforms

Match knit type and weight to sport, climate and decoration method.

How to Choose Fabric for Custom Team Uniforms — EQUEST GEAR custom sportswear manufacturing

Start from the decoration method

If the kit is full-color sublimated, you need a polyester (or very high polyester) fabric. That single rule eliminates most cotton jersey conversations for match kits.

GSM is a specification, not a boast

Grams per square meter describe weight. A light match jersey and a training hoodie should not share a GSM. Ask the manufacturer to propose a GSM for the garment and sport, then approve it on a sample. Publishing a fake “best GSM” for all sportswear is not useful.

Common constructions

Name the sport in the RFQ so fabric proposals are not generic.

  • Interlock or bird-eye knits for many football/soccer jerseys
  • Mesh for ventilation zones or basketball
  • Heavier knits for rugby depending on level of play
  • Stretch mixes where mobility is the priority (volleyball, training)

Next step

EQUEST GEAR confirms fabric with the quotation and sample. Send sport, climate and garment list when you request bulk pricing.

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