Saleena vs Dotnet Fabric: Linea-S vs Pindot-N Budget Jerseys

By Nishanth, founder of Jaypee Sportswear. Making custom team jerseys since 2012 at our own sublimation unit in Thanjavur. Updated 31 October 2026.

Key takeaways

• Saleena (Linea-S) and Dotnet (Pindot-N) are both 180 GSM at ₹399 per jersey.
• Linea-S has no holes and the crisper print; Pindot-N has pinholes and wins football.
• Neither has UV, moisture-wicking or anti-microbial finishes.
• Cricket scores 3 for both, so choose cricket kit by look.
• Move up to Pro at ₹599 for finishes if your team plays long hours in the sun.

Saleena vs Dotnet fabric: which budget jersey should you buy?

Saleena is our trade name for Linea-S and Dotnet is the trade name for Pindot-N. Both are 180 GSM, both cost ₹399 per jersey, and the real difference is that one has tiny holes and the other does not.

Pick Linea-S (Saleena) if you want a solid feel and the crispest print at this price. It is a good first team kit, a school sports day shirt, an event or marathon tee, or a gully or box cricket jersey.

Pick Pindot-N (Dotnet) if your players will run in warm weather and you want a little more airflow. It suits budget football, school house jerseys, practice kits and tournament giveaways.

Both belong to the Budget tier. Our Budget fabrics guide covers the tier as a whole.

How do Linea-S and Pindot-N compare on specs?

They match on weight, price and finishes. They differ in the knit surface, so check the first rows of the table before anything else.

The finish row matters for how you use them. Unlike our Elite and Pro fabrics, neither of these has UV protection, a moisture-wicking finish or an anti-microbial finish. Both are still 100% polyester, so they dry fast, but they do not get the added treatment. Pages for each: Linea-S and Pindot-N.

Which one is cooler in the heat?

Pindot-N is slightly cooler because of its pinholes. At the same 180 GSM, a fabric with holes passes more air than one without, and moving air helps sweat evaporate off the skin.

The gain is real but modest. 180 GSM is at the heavier end of sublimated jerseys, which usually run 120 to 190 GSM, and heavier fabrics hold more warmth than lighter ones. Neither of these is a hot-weather fabric the way a 140 or 160 GSM mesh is.

So match them to the situation. A school sports day at 8 am, a short box cricket game under a roof, an evening gully match and a 5 km fun run are all fine on either. A full afternoon on an open ground in Thanjavur in May is where you should look at a lighter fabric. The India Meteorological Department publishes temperature outlooks that help you plan match times.

Because neither carries a UV finish, players who stand in the sun for hours should use sunscreen and a cap.

What happens when each fabric gets wet?

Both dry at a reasonable pace because polyester does not soak up water. Neither has the wicking treatment, though. Sweat sits on the surface and evaporates more slowly than it would on a finished Pro or Elite fabric.

Linea-S, without holes, shows a wet patch for longer, and it feels more solid against the back when damp. Pindot-N lets some of that moisture out through the pinholes and hangs lighter once soaked.

There is no anti-microbial finish, so smell is the practical issue. After a match, rinse the kit the same day or dry it open. A wet shirt rolled up in a bag overnight will smell, and that is true for both fabrics. Rain is not a problem for either one. They wring out and do not become heavy like cotton.

Which fabric wins sport by sport?

Pindot-N wins four sports and the other six are ties, so Linea-S is never ahead on score. The table lists the sports where either fabric scores 2 or more out of 3.

Cricket is a 3 for both, which is why gully and box cricket teams choose by look, not score. If you are a school or a first-time club, read the cricket fabric guide and our school jerseys page. For football, go to Pindot-N.

How good is the print on each?

Linea-S has the crisper print. With no holes, the face is a continuous grid, so large logos, team names and full-body graphics come out solid, and the colours look even in photographs.

Pindot-N prints in full colour too, but the rows of pinholes leave a faint dot pattern in big flat areas. At a distance on a ground, nobody sees it. In a close photo of a sponsor panel, they might.

If your jersey is a custom design with a lot of detail, such as a wide tiger stripe, a long school name or an event logo for a marathon, I would lean to Linea-S. If the design is simple and the priority is a little breathing room, Pindot-N is fine. Our free mockup shows both versions before you pay.

Which lasts longer and how do you care for them?

They last about the same. Both are 180 GSM polyester knits, which is a sturdy weight, and neither will fall apart in a season of school matches or weekend games.

Wash at 30°C inside out, with a mild detergent, and dry in shade. Sublimation puts the ink inside the fibre, so the print does not crack or peel on either, even with frequent washing.

Pindot-N has small holes that can catch on a sharp edge, so keep zips and velcro away from it in the kit bag. Linea-S, being closed, is slightly easier on that front. For a school that issues a shirt to a new child each year, that small difference adds up.

What does the price mean for a team or school?

Both cost ₹399 per jersey, with names, numbers and logo included. Every size, from XS to 4XL, costs the same, minimum order is 5 pieces, and bigger orders get a lower rate per piece.

That is ₹200 less per shirt than the Pro tier at ₹599. For a school buying house jerseys for several classes or a tournament organiser buying giveaways, that saving is the reason to choose Budget. For a team that plays often in the sun, the finishes on the Pro tier are worth the ₹200.

Our Pro vs Budget comparison weighs this properly. You can also see a kids option on the kids jerseys page.

How do you get swatches and a mockup?

Message us on WhatsApp for swatches of both, and send the logo and colours. A free mockup follows within 24 hours, and delivery is 7 to 10 working days after you approve the design, anywhere in India. Check the jersey fabrics hub to see all eight fabrics.