Jersey Fabric Comparison Chart 2026: All 8 Jaypee Fabrics and Market Names

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

• One table below holds all 8 fabrics with knit, GSM, finishes, price and best use.
• Market names such as Saleena, Dotnet, honeycomb and dri-fit map to specific Jaypee fabrics.
• Ranked tables cover breathability, structure, print sharpness and price.
• All 8 fabrics are 100% polyester and fully sublimated.
• Only the top 5 fabrics carry UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes.

Here is the jersey fabric comparison chart we hand to teams who cannot decide. It has one master table of all 8 Jaypee fabrics, a translation table for the names you see in the market, and four ranked tables. Every fabric is 100% polyester knit with full sublimation printing.

Jersey fabric comparison chart: all 8 Jaypee fabrics

The table below puts every Jaypee fabric side by side, from the ₹399 budget knits to the ₹699 elite fabrics. Prices are per jersey and include names, numbers and logo.

The minimum order is 5 pieces, every size from XS to 4XL costs the same, and bigger orders get a lower rate per piece.

What do market names like dri-fit, interlock and Saleena mean in Jaypee terms?

Most market names describe a knit or a trade label, not a fixed spec. The table below maps the names you will hear from tailors and other printers to the nearest Jaypee fabric.

These are working equivalents, not identical cloth. Market names vary from mill to mill, so ask for a swatch on WhatsApp and compare it by hand with what you were quoted elsewhere.

Which jersey fabric is most breathable?

RIBRA-G and HEXA-B are the most breathable. RIBRA-G is the lightest at 140 GSM, and HEXA-B has open hexagon cells. This ranking is our own judgement from years of printing and wearing these fabrics, not a lab test.

Breathability means how easily air and sweat vapour pass through the cloth. Open cells and lower GSM help, which is basic airflow physics. If you play in Chennai heat, read the weather guide too.

Which jersey fabric has the most structure?

QUARTZ-A has the most structure, followed by the 180 GSM budget knits. Structure means how well the shirt holds its shape, resists snagging and stays flat after many washes.

Heavier cloth lasts longer but runs warmer. If you want a deeper read on weight, our GSM explainer covers it.

Which jersey fabric gives the sharpest print?

LINEA-S gives the crispest print, because its closed, smooth face leaves no holes to break up fine lines. Print sharpness is how cleanly small text, thin lines and logo edges come out.

Every fabric prints names, numbers and logos well at normal sizes. The ranking matters mostly if your design has very small text or thin outlines.

Which jersey fabric is cheapest and which is best value?

LINEA-S and PINDOT-N are the cheapest at ₹399 per jersey. DOTTA-F at ₹599 is the best value, because it adds all three finishes and a lighter mesh for ₹200 more.

Bigger orders get a lower rate per piece, and the minimum is 5. Read budget jersey fabrics or elite jersey fabrics for the detail on each end.

Which jersey fabric should you pick for each sport?

Pick the fabric that suits the longest, hottest match you play. The table below converts the chart into a quick decision by sport, using our own experience printing kits for teams.

Our sport pages go further, for example cricket jerseys, football jerseys and kabaddi jerseys.

How do the tiers compare on finishes and feel?

The Elite and Pro tiers carry UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes, and the Club and Budget-friendly tiers do not. That single line explains most of the price gap between ₹599 and ₹499.

Inside the finished fabrics, Elite adds either heavier structure (QUARTZ-A) or the most open airflow (HEXA-B). Pro gives you a lighter, cheaper route to the same finishes. Club gives you a smooth, easy-wash knit for uniforms. Budget-friendly is for teams who want a printed kit at the lowest rate per piece.

If you are weighing two tiers, the pages Pro vs Club jerseys and Elite vs Pro jerseys compare them in detail.

How can you use this chart in four steps?

Use the chart as a filter. Work from the sport down to the price and stop when you have two fabrics left.

1. Find your sport in the table above and note the first and budget choices.
2. Check the breathability rank if your matches are in heat, or the structure rank if your kit takes a lot of rough play.
3. Check the print rank if your design has small text or fine lines.
4. Compare the prices and ask for a swatch of your last two options on WhatsApp.

A free mockup arrives within 24 hours, so you can see your own design on the fabric before you commit. Delivery then takes 7 to 10 working days after you approve it, to Chennai, all of Tamil Nadu, India and abroad. Our jersey range shows finished kits in each fabric.

Do all 8 fabrics print and wash the same way?

All 8 fabrics are printed by full sublimation on 100% polyester, so the ink is part of the fibre and cannot crack or peel. Our homepage claims no fading even after 100 washes. What differs is how the knit shows the print.

Closed knits such as LINEA-S and RHOMB-H show a clean, flat colour. Mesh knits such as HEXA-B and DOTTA-F let a little texture through, which many players like because it looks technical. Pale colours on open mesh can look slightly softer than the same colour on a closed knit, so choose bold colours if you are going with HEXA-B.

On the wash side, the care is the same for every fabric. Use cold or lukewarm water, wash inside out, dry in shade and skip fabric softener. GRID-E is the easiest to wash because its smooth micro grid does not hold dirt in the way a textured knit can.

How should you read each column in the chart?

Each column answers one buying question. Here is what to take from them.

• Tier groups fabrics by price and finish level: Elite, Pro, Club and Budget-friendly.
• Knit is the pattern of loops. It decides airflow, feel and print behaviour.
• GSM is grams per square metre. Sublimated jerseys usually sit at 120 to 190 GSM, and 220 is T-shirt or hoodie weight.
• Finishes are the treatments added to the fibre or fabric, such as UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial. Only the top five fabrics have them.
• Price is per jersey, with names, numbers and logo included.
• Best for is where we have seen the fabric work, based on printing hundreds of team kits.

For a wider textile reference on how knits are classified, see this comparison of rib knit and interlock. To pick by sport, use jersey fabric for each sport or the complete jersey fabric guide.