RHOMB-H vs PINDOT-N: 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

• RHOMB-H is closed, 175 GSM, ₹599, with three finishes; PINDOT-N has pinholes, 180 GSM, ₹399, with none.
• Football scores 3 out of 3 for PINDOT-N and 1 for RHOMB-H.
• RHOMB-H wins tennis 3 against 1, plus badminton, esports and table tennis.
• PINDOT-N wins cricket, hockey, futsal, kabaddi and kho-kho.
• Eighteen shirts differ by ₹3,600 at list rate before bulk pricing.

RHOMB-H vs PINDOT-N: closed polo knit or pinhole sports knit?

This pair differs in construction, price and finishes at once. RHOMB-H is the Pro micro rhombus knit, closed, 175 GSM, ₹599. PINDOT-N, sold as Dotnet, is the Budget-friendly pinhole micro dot knit, 180 GSM, ₹399, with tiny holes across the cloth.

If you are choosing between a smart-looking shirt with UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes and a cheaper dotted shirt that breathes through its holes, the answer depends on the game. Football is the sharpest example, with a score of 1 for RHOMB-H and 3 for PINDOT-N. The rest of the range is on the jersey fabrics hub.

What are the specs of RHOMB-H and PINDOT-N?

The weight gap is only 5 GSM, with the cheaper fabric heavier. The real gaps are the holes, the finishes and ₹200.

Details sit on the RHOMB-H page and the PINDOT-N page. Both are 100% polyester with full sublimation and include names, numbers and a logo.

Do pinholes beat a closed knit for football?

Yes, for the way football is played. Ninety minutes of running makes a lot of heat, and a pinhole cloth gives that heat a way out while a closed cloth keeps it close to the body.

PINDOT-N has the holes, and RHOMB-H does not. That is why our fit score is 3 for PINDOT-N and 1 for RHOMB-H in football. A closed polo knit is a fine match shirt for a gentler game and a poor one for a turf final.

The India Meteorological Department publishes district weather, and a night match in Tiruchirappalli in May is still warm after dark. In that setting the holes help even without the finishes. Do not expect a measured number from me, because I have none.

What does the ₹200 buy if the cheaper shirt breathes better?

It buys the finishes and the look, not airflow. RHOMB-H carries UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes, and PINDOT-N carries none of them.

A player in RHOMB-H sweats into a closed cloth, but the wicking finish spreads that sweat so it dries faster than untreated polyester would. The anti-microbial treatment limits the smell afterwards. In PINDOT-N the holes do the cooling, and the sweat dries on its own schedule.

None of this makes RHOMB-H a bad football shirt for a five-a-side evening or a charity match. It means that across a long tournament day, the shirt with holes will feel better by the third game.

The look is the other half of the price. RHOMB-H reads as a collared polo in a photo. PINDOT-N reads as a sports shirt. Pay the ₹200 if the shirt will be worn at a dinner, a trip or an office as well as on the field.

Which sports does each fabric win, RHOMB-H or PINDOT-N?

PINDOT-N wins football, cricket, hockey, futsal, handball, running, kabaddi and kho-kho. RHOMB-H wins tennis, badminton, esports and table tennis. The cheaper fabric takes the majority of field sports.

The football fabric guide shows where both sit against the Elite and Pro meshes.

How do the two look when printed and photographed?

RHOMB-H gives a flat, even field of colour, so a sponsor block or a gradient lies smoothly on it. PINDOT-N shows its dots as a light texture on large flat areas, and from a few metres they merge into the design.

Photographs are where the difference shows. A match photo of PINDOT-N looks like sport. A group photo of RHOMB-H looks like a club. If the picture on the club wall matters as much as the match, that points to RHOMB-H.

White and pale shades deserve a swatch on both. Holes pass some light, and a closed cloth passes none, so a pale PINDOT-N may show a little more of what is behind it.

How should RHOMB-H and PINDOT-N be washed?

Use 30°C, mild detergent, no softener, shade drying, and keep an iron away from the print. The advice is the same for both, but the stakes differ. Softener clogs the wicking finish on RHOMB-H, which you paid ₹200 extra for, so avoid it there first.

PINDOT-N is the heavier cloth at 180 GSM, so it tolerates a rougher kit bag. The sublimated colour is in the fibre on both fabrics, so neither will crack or peel with washing.

Can a team mix RHOMB-H and PINDOT-N in one order?

Yes, and it is a practical split here. The two knits look different up close but reproduce the same colours, so a mixed squad does not look mismatched from the stand.

A football club might give the players PINDOT-N and give the manager, physio and committee RHOMB-H polos in matching colours. A school could do the reverse for a sports day: PINDOT-N for house teams and RHOMB-H for teachers on duty. One mockup covers both fabrics if you tell us which is which.

How much will the choice cost a squad of 18?

Eighteen RHOMB-H shirts cost ₹10,782 and eighteen PINDOT-N shirts cost ₹7,182. The gap is ₹3,600 at list rate before bulk pricing.

That money could cover almost half the cost of a second set of PINDOT-N shirts for the bench. For a club on a tight budget, that arithmetic often settles the question for field sports.

Pick RHOMB-H or pick PINDOT-N: which is right for you?

Pick RHOMB-H if you play tennis, badminton or esports, need a polo with finishes, or want one shirt for play and travel. Pick PINDOT-N if you play football, cricket, hockey or futsal, or you need a house, practice or giveaway shirt at ₹399.

The Pro vs Budget page lays out the same trade across the whole tier.

How do I order RHOMB-H or PINDOT-N jerseys?

Send colours, logo and quantity on WhatsApp to +91 78456 55105 and the free mockup returns in 24 hours. Minimum order is 5 pieces, with a lower rate per piece on bigger orders. Delivery takes 7 to 10 working days from design approval.

Chennai buyers can use the K.K. Nagar point listed on the Chennai jerseys page.