Sportswear fabric rolls being cut and dyed
●Moisture-Wicking • Durable • Sublimation-Ready

PERFORMANCE FABRICS

Engineered textiles for custom ice hockey, football, 7v7, soccer and basketball uniforms. Choose the right weight, stretch and finish for your sport.

6+Fabric Families
130–260GSM Range
PANTONEColour Matching
OEKO-TEXTested Materials
Fabric by Sport

OUR FABRIC LIBRARY

220–240 GSM

Bird-Eye Polyester Mesh

Heavyweight textured mesh that resists board burns, stick friction and checking while venting heat over shoulder and elbow pads.

  • Breathable open-hole texture
  • High abrasion resistance
  • Ideal for sublimated hockey jerseys
200–260 GSM

Stretch Dazzle & Micro-Mesh

Durable dazzle shoulders and micro-mesh bodies with spandex content for a tapered pro fit that survives tackling and repeated washing.

  • Tackle-ready durability
  • Pro-tapered stretch fit
  • Holds tackle twill numbers
220–240 GSM

Polyester-Spandex Compression

High-spandex 4-way stretch blend for sleeveless compression tops and pocketless shorts built for speed and non-contact agility.

  • 4-way stretch & recovery
  • Excellent shape retention
  • Vivid neon & gradient sublimation
150–165 GSM

Micro-Poly Interlock

Lightweight, soft interlock knit with honeycomb underarm mesh for 90-minute moisture management and all-over sublimation.

  • Moisture-wicking & quick dry
  • Soft skin-friendly hand-feel
  • Unlimited sponsor logos
140–170 GSM

Dry-Fit Microfiber Mesh

Capillary-action microfiber that draws sweat away from skin fast. Single and reversible jerseys with lightweight, airy comfort.

  • Rapid sweat transfer
  • Lightweight & airy
  • Great for reversible kits
130–200 GSM

Recycled PET Polyester

Sustainable high-performance fabric made from recycled bottles, with the same wicking and print quality as virgin polyester.

  • Lower environmental impact
  • Sublimation compatible
  • Ideal for private-label brands
Technical Data

FABRIC SPECIFICATION CHART

FabricCompositionGSMStretchDurabilityBest For
Bird-Eye MeshPolyester220–240MediumHighHockey jerseys
Stretch DazzlePolyester / Spandex200–260HighVery highFootball jerseys
Compression BlendPoly 85% / Spandex 15%220–240Very highHigh7v7 tops & shorts
Micro-Poly InterlockPolyester150–165Low–mediumMediumSoccer shirts
Dry-Fit MicrofiberPolyester microfiber140–170MediumMediumBasketball jerseys
Recycled PETrPET Polyester130–200MediumHighEco team & brand wear

Values are typical ranges. Exact composition and GSM are confirmed on your quotation and pre-production sample.

Pantone colour matching for custom dyed sportswear fabric
Colour Accuracy

Custom Pantone Dyeing

Don't see your exact brand colour? We match specific Pantone (PMS) codes through sublimation colour profiles and custom-dyed rolls, so your colours stay consistent across the whole apparel line. Minimum order quantities apply to custom-dyed rolls.

  • Spectrophotometer-verified colour matching
  • Consistent shades across reorders
  • Neon, metallic-effect and gradient designs
Fabric Care & Quality

Tested Before Cutting

Every roll is inspected for weight, colourfastness and shrinkage before it reaches the cutting table, following our 6-stage quality control process.

  • GSM verified within ±2%
  • Colourfastness to washing (ISO 105-C06)
  • Shrinkage held under 2.0%
  • 4-way stretch recovery checks
Fabric inspection and cutting at the Athlein Sports factory

FABRIC FAQ

Heavyweight 220-240 GSM bird-eye polyester mesh is the standard: it is durable against board and stick contact and breathes well over protective gear.

Most soccer jerseys use 150-165 GSM micro-poly interlock, which is light, soft and moisture-wicking for 90 minutes of play.

Yes. We match Pantone (PMS) codes through sublimation colour profiles, and custom-dyed rolls are available subject to minimum quantities.

Yes. Recycled PET polyester is available with the same performance and sublimation quality as standard polyester.

Yes. Request a quote and mention the sport and fabric weight you need, and we will arrange swatches and a pre-production sample.

FIND YOUR PERFECT FABRIC

Tell us your sport and budget and we'll recommend the right fabric and send swatches.

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