HEXA-B 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

• HEXA-B costs ₹699 and PINDOT-N costs ₹399, a gap of ₹300 per jersey.
• Football and cricket both score 3 out of 3 on HEXA-B and PINDOT-N.
• HEXA-B is 160 GSM with honeycomb cells, and PINDOT-N is 180 GSM with fine pinholes.
• Only HEXA-B carries UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes.
• A 25 player squad saves ₹7,500 by choosing PINDOT-N, and the minimum order is 5 pieces.

HEXA-B vs PINDOT-N: which perforated fabric gives more for the money?

PINDOT-N at ₹399 is the budget fabric with holes, and HEXA-B at ₹699 is the premium one. They score the same 3 out of 3 for football and cricket, so the extra ₹300 mostly buys finishes, lighter weight and a better fit for futsal, hockey and basketball.

The HEXA-B vs PINDOT-N question is the closest budget-to-Elite match in our range because both fabrics let air through. HEXA-B is a 160 GSM honeycomb football mesh. PINDOT-N (also called Dotnet) is a 180 GSM pinhole micro dot knit. Both are 100% polyester with full sublimation.

Specs are on the HEXA-B page and the PINDOT-N page.

How do HEXA-B and PINDOT-N compare on paper?

PINDOT-N is 20 GSM heavier and ₹300 cheaper, with small dot holes where HEXA-B has larger honeycomb cells. Only HEXA-B has finishes.

Both include names, numbers and logo in the price and charge one rate from XS to XXXL. Orders start at 5 pieces on either fabric.

Do pinholes breathe as well as honeycomb cells?

Not quite. Pinholes let some air through, but honeycomb cells are larger and the fabric is 20 GSM lighter, so HEXA-B moves more heat out of the shirt.

Holes help in proportion to how much open area they leave. A pinhole grid at 180 GSM leaves a lot of yarn between holes, so the shirt breathes a little and wicks nothing. A honeycomb mesh at 160 GSM leaves more open area, and a wicking finish spreads sweat towards it. In a humid town such as Erode, where the air is already damp in the morning, the finish counts for more than the holes alone.

The India Meteorological Department publishes humidity and heat outlooks by region, which is worth a look before you choose for a summer league.

Which sports separate HEXA-B from PINDOT-N?

HEXA-B wins five of the eight sports below, PINDOT-N wins none, and three are ties. Football and cricket are the surprising ties.

A football team on a budget can take PINDOT-N and lose little on our fit scores. Futsal, which is played fast on a hard indoor or turf surface, drops to 2, and basketball drops to 1. The football fabric guide has the full ranking.

What do you give up by choosing PINDOT-N?

You give up UV protection, moisture-wicking and the anti-microbial finish, and you take on 20 GSM of extra weight. PINDOT-N has none of the three finishes.

That is a fair swap for practice kits, house jerseys and giveaways, where the shirt is worn a few hours a week. It is a poorer swap for the first team at a football club that trains in the sun. Players there notice a shirt that stays wet and smells by the second week.

For a 25 player squad, PINDOT-N saves ₹7,500 against HEXA-B. Many clubs spend that on a second set of training kit instead, which is a reasonable plan.

Can a team mix HEXA-B and PINDOT-N?

Yes, and it works better here than for most pairs because both fabrics have a perforated look. Starters can wear HEXA-B and the bench or the juniors can wear PINDOT-N in the same colours and design.

The weights differ by 20 GSM, but side by side on a pitch the shirts look alike at a distance. A club that runs a first team and an academy often does exactly this. Equipping 11 starters in HEXA-B costs ₹7,689 and 14 others in PINDOT-N costs ₹5,586, against ₹17,475 for all 25 in HEXA-B.

See the Elite vs Budget guide for how the tiers differ.

Do holes spoil the print on HEXA-B or PINDOT-N?

Neither spoils it. Sublimation dyes the polyester itself, so colour reaches the edge of every hole, and a few details need a second look on the mockup.

PINDOT-N has the finer holes, so a full-colour design looks almost continuous, even from a metre away. HEXA-B has larger cells, which show as a soft texture on flat colour and are invisible on a pattern. Dark colours such as black, navy and bottle green hide the holes on both fabrics, and white or pale yellow shows them most.

If your club colour is pale, ask for both swatches and photograph them outdoors, because screen previews flatten the texture.

Which fabric is better for a hot afternoon league?

HEXA-B, because the lighter 160 GSM weight, the larger cells and the wicking finish all work on the same problem. PINDOT-N helps, but only through its holes.

Take two teams playing at 3 pm on an open ground. The HEXA-B team has a shirt that spreads sweat and lets air through a wide pattern. The PINDOT-N team has a heavier 180 GSM shirt that lets air through small holes and holds moisture where it lands. Over a 60 minute game, both are playable, but the first group tends to feel fresher in the last quarter.

Evening and indoor games close that gap, and then the ₹300 saved is easier to justify.

How should you care for each fabric?

Wash at 30°C inside out with mild detergent, skip softener, and dry in shade. This keeps the finishes on HEXA-B working and the colour bright on both.

Pinholes on PINDOT-N collect fine dust from dry grounds, so a quick rinse after a match helps. HEXA-B cells can stretch if the shirt hangs wet from a hook, so fold it or use a wide hanger. Sublimated colour is inside the fibre on both, so printed names and numbers stay put.

Should you pick HEXA-B or PINDOT-N? Our verdict

• Pick HEXA-B if the squad plays futsal, hockey, handball, basketball or running, or you want finishes on a first-team shirt at ₹699.
• Pick PINDOT-N if you play budget football or cricket, and want practice kits, house jerseys or giveaways at ₹399.

If you only remember one thing, remember that football and cricket score 3 out of 3 on both fabrics. The decision is about finishes and weight, not about whether the shirt suits the game. Our Budget fabrics page lists the full range at ₹399.

How do you order HEXA-B or PINDOT-N jerseys?

Send colours, logo and quantity on WhatsApp to +91 78456 55105. The free mockup returns in 24 hours, and delivery is 7 to 10 working days after you approve the design.

The minimum is 5 pieces, and bigger orders get a lower rate per piece. The jersey fabrics hub compares all eight fabrics in one place.