HEXA-B vs GRID-E: Which Jersey Fabric Should Your Team Pick?

By Nishanth, founder of Jaypee Sportswear. Making custom team jerseys since 2012 at our own sublimation unit in Thanjavur. Updated 10 November 2026.

Key takeaways

• HEXA-B costs ₹699 and GRID-E costs ₹499, so a squad of 12 saves ₹2,400 with GRID-E.
• Only HEXA-B has UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes. GRID-E has none of them.
• HEXA-B scores 3 out of 3 for football, basketball, hockey and handball, against 1 for GRID-E.
• GRID-E scores 3 out of 3 for badminton and table tennis, against 1 for HEXA-B.
• Delivery is 7 to 10 working days and the free mockup takes 24 hours.

HEXA-B vs GRID-E: is the ₹200 difference worth paying?

HEXA-B costs ₹699 and GRID-E costs ₹499. For ₹200 more per jersey you get an open honeycomb mesh with UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes, none of which GRID-E carries.

The HEXA-B vs GRID-E question usually comes from a club treasurer holding two quotes. HEXA-B is our Elite football mesh at 160 GSM. GRID-E is the Club tier micro knit at 170 GSM, a closed fabric with a tidy grid texture. Both are 100% polyester and fully sublimated, so the print is permanent on either.

See the full cards on the HEXA-B page and the GRID-E page.

How do the HEXA-B and GRID-E specs compare?

HEXA-B is 10 GSM lighter, ₹200 dearer and the only one of the two with performance finishes. GRID-E is the heavier, closed and cheaper fabric.

Both prices include names, numbers and logo, with one rate across XS to XXXL. The minimum order is 5 pieces on each.

What do the finishes on HEXA-B do that GRID-E cannot?

They move sweat, cut skin exposure to sunlight and slow odour. GRID-E has no finish layer, so it relies on the polyester itself, which does not soak up water but does not spread it either.

A wicking finish pulls moisture sideways through the fabric so it can evaporate across a wider area. Without it, sweat sits in patches. An anti-microbial finish matters most for kit that sits in a bag after a weekend of matches. Neither exists on GRID-E.

The UV treatment on HEXA-B is relevant for players out between 11 am and 3 pm. The India Meteorological Department publishes heat and sun advisories, and a shirt is no replacement for sunscreen, but it gives a starting layer. For indoor badminton or table tennis, none of this matters, which is why GRID-E is a fair choice there.

Which is better for basketball and football, HEXA-B or GRID-E?

HEXA-B, clearly. It scores 3 out of 3 for both sports and GRID-E scores 1. Fast, continuous running needs the airflow of an open mesh, and a closed 170 GSM knit holds heat.

A basketball court under floodlights in Coimbatore stays warm well after sunset, and players sweat through a shirt in the first quarter. Our basketball fabric guide covers the cut and sleeve choices. For turf football the football guide sets out why mesh leads.

Handball and hockey follow the same pattern: 3 for HEXA-B and 1 for GRID-E.

Which fabric wins for badminton, table tennis and tennis?

GRID-E wins all three racquet sports. It scores 3 out of 3 for badminton and table tennis, and 2 for tennis against 1 for HEXA-B.

These indoor racquet games involve short bursts and plenty of rest. A closed grid knit looks smart on court, behaves in photographs and costs ₹200 less. For a school badminton squad of 12, that is ₹2,400 saved.

Is GRID-E good enough for a cricket team?

GRID-E suits casual and corporate cricket, scoring 2 out of 3, while HEXA-B scores 3. Over a full day in the field, the mesh keeps fielders more comfortable.

If your cricket is an office league on weekends, GRID-E at ₹499 and 170 GSM gives you a clean team polo. If you play 40 overs in the sun on open ground, the extra ₹200 for HEXA-B buys airflow and the finish set. Our cricket fabric guide compares all eight fabrics for the sport.

Budget teams who want holes without paying Elite prices should also look at PINDOT-N on the Budget fabrics page, which has a pinhole knit at ₹399.

How long will each fabric last?

Both are polyester knits that wash well. GRID-E is 10 GSM heavier and its closed surface resists snagging, while HEXA-B’s open cells dry faster after a wash.

Wash at 30°C inside out, skip softener and dry in shade. Sublimated colour is part of the fibre, so neither fabric cracks or peels. The finishes on HEXA-B are surface treatments, so avoid hot washes and bleach, which can shorten their life. GRID-E has no such finishes to protect, which makes it the more forgiving fabric for a busy club kit manager.

How do the two fabrics look once the design is printed?

GRID-E gives the cleaner canvas for logos and plain colour, and HEXA-B gives a lightly textured finish that suits bold sports graphics. Sublimation is permanent on both.

The closed grid on GRID-E has a fine, regular pattern that reads as a smart matte surface, which is why corporate teams and badminton clubs like it. Collar, cuff and sponsor logos sit flat. On HEXA-B, a gradient or a big diagonal sweep looks good from the touchline, and the honeycomb cells only show if you stand close to a flat block of colour.

Light colours show sweat more on any polyester. On HEXA-B the wicking finish spreads it quickly. On GRID-E a pale shirt will show damp patches for longer, so a mid or dark shade is the safer choice for hard games.

What does the ₹200 gap come to over a season?

For a squad of 15 it is ₹3,000 once, because jerseys are bought once and the sublimated colour stays in the fibre. Spread across two seasons of use, that is ₹1,500 a season, or ₹100 per player.

That is the way I would frame it for a committee. If HEXA-B lasts two seasons and the players feel better for the whole of both, the extra is small. If the team plays under a roof twice a week, GRID-E at ₹499 pays for itself immediately and the finishes would go unused.

Should you pick HEXA-B or GRID-E? Our verdict

• Pick HEXA-B if the team plays football, basketball, hockey, handball or outdoor cricket, and you want UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes at ₹699.
• Pick GRID-E if the team plays badminton, table tennis, tennis or office cricket, and the budget is ₹499 per jersey.

A school can also split by role: HEXA-B for the sports teams and GRID-E for the house polos worn on sports day. That keeps the performance fabric where it earns its price. The Elite vs Club comparison goes through this trade at tier level.

How do you order HEXA-B or GRID-E jerseys?

Message +91 78456 55105 on WhatsApp with your colours, logo and quantity. The free mockup comes back in 24 hours, and your jerseys arrive 7 to 10 working days after design approval.

Minimum order is 5 pieces, and larger orders get a lower rate per piece. Ask for both swatches, and the jersey fabrics hub shows every fabric next to the others.