Best Fabric for Cricket Jerseys in 2026: Ranked by Players

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

• HEXA-B (₹699) is the best overall pick for hot day matches
• QUARTZ-A (₹699) is the best for finals and photos
• LINEA-S and PINDOT-N (₹399) are the best budget options
• Only the five Elite and Pro fabrics carry UV and wicking finishes
• Names, numbers and logo are included in the price, minimum order 5

Cricket asks more of a jersey than most sports because the match can last three hours or two days. This post ranks all eight Jaypee fabrics for cricket, from the one I would put on a final to the one I would hand a gully team. If you are choosing the best fabric for cricket jersey orders in 2026, start with the verdict list below.

Which is the best fabric for a cricket jersey? Our verdicts

For most Indian teams, HEXA-B or QUARTZ-A on the elite side and LINEA-S or PINDOT-N on the budget side cover every need. Here is how I would pick.

• Best overall: HEXA-B at ₹699. The open hexagon cells let air move through the shirt while you field in the afternoon sun.
• Best for heat: HEXA-B again, with DOTTA-F at ₹599 as the cheaper option. Both are 160 GSM and both carry moisture-wicking and UV finishes.
• Best value: PINDOT-N at ₹399. Rows of tiny pinholes give some airflow at the lowest tier price.
• Best budget: LINEA-S at ₹399. It has no holes, so prints look crisp, and it suits gully and box cricket.
• Best for finals and photos: QUARTZ-A at ₹699. The diamond knit at 180 GSM hangs well on camera and holds its shape through a long day.

How do the 8 Jaypee fabrics rank for cricket?

All eight are 100% polyester and fully sublimated, so the colours stay in the fibre. The ranking below is about how well each knit handles a cricket day, from a 20-over evening game to a full-day match.

RIBRA-G ranks last only because its rib channels and stretch are built for close-fitting kits like kabaddi vests. It is a good warm-up top for cricket, and it is the lightest premium fabric we make, but a match shirt wants a more open or more structured knit.

What does cricket demand from a jersey?

A cricket jersey has to stay comfortable for hours at a stretch, in the sun, with sweat building up. Contact is low, so tearing is rare, and the real tests are heat, wash cycles and long wear.

A T20 innings pair runs about three hours. A one day game can run seven hours or more, and club games on a Sunday often stretch from 8 in the morning to 4 in the evening. You are standing in direct sun for most of it, on grass or a matting wicket in Tamil Nadu, where the afternoon temperature often passes 35°C.

Movement in cricket is short and sharp. A fielder sprints 20 metres, dives, then stands still for ten minutes. That pattern means sweat soaks the shirt, then sits there. Moisture-wicking fabric moves sweat to the surface so it can evaporate. That is simple physics, and it is why the five fabrics with a wicking finish do better in heat than the three without.

The match is mostly outdoors, so UV matters too. QUARTZ-A, HEXA-B, DOTTA-F, RHOMB-H and RIBRA-G carry a UV protection finish, which helps if you field for six hours. GRID-E, LINEA-S and PINDOT-N do not have it, so budget teams should plan for sunscreen and caps.

Is a polo or a round neck better for a cricket jersey?

A polo collar suits batters and umpire-style looks, while a round neck is cooler and lighter for fielders. Most teams I print for pick one style for the whole squad so the kit looks matched in photos.

A collar also protects the back of the neck from sun, which some players like. The trade is a little extra heat at the collar line. RHOMB-H and GRID-E were made with polo shirts in mind. RHOMB-H has a tight, smooth, matte face with a polo feel at 175 GSM, and GRID-E is easy to wash at 170 GSM and ₹499.

For a round neck match shirt, HEXA-B and DOTTA-F are the usual picks. If you want the polo look and also a mesh fabric, tell us on WhatsApp and we will show the collar on your free mockup, which comes within 24 hours.

Which fabric is best for fast bowlers, batters, keepers and fielders?

Fast bowlers and fielders need the most airflow, batters need a little more structure, and keepers need a shirt that stays put when they squat. The same fabric can serve the whole squad, but you can split if the budget allows.

Fast bowlers run in 15 to 25 steps and rotate the shoulder hard. They sweat the most per over. HEXA-B is my first choice for them because the open cells release heat at the chest and back.

Batters stand in the sun with pads and gloves and gain heat from the gear. A mesh shirt such as HEXA-B or DOTTA-F helps them as well, though some batters prefer the smoother feel of QUARTZ-A under a helmet strap and chest guard.

Wicketkeepers squat and rise hundreds of times in a day. They want a shirt that does not ride up, so ask for a slightly longer back length on the mockup. Fabric with some give, such as the diamond knit in QUARTZ-A, works well. Spinners and slip fielders do fine in any of the eight, so let colour and budget decide.

Do you need a full sleeve cricket jersey?

Full sleeves are the better choice for hot afternoons because they cover your forearms from the sun, and they are standard for formal and longer formats. Half sleeves suit short evening games.

A full sleeve takes more fabric, so it feels warmer if the knit is heavy. In a 180 GSM fabric like QUARTZ-A, I would roll the sleeves up in the middle of the day. In a 160 GSM mesh like HEXA-B, a full sleeve stays comfortable, and the UV finish protects the arm. For the 140 GSM RIBRA-G, full sleeve warm-up tops are very comfortable before the toss.

The price is the same either way. Every size costs the same too, so a full sleeve in 4XL costs what a half sleeve in XS costs.

Whites or coloured: which fabric is better for each?

Both whites and colours work on every fabric, because sublimation prints on white polyester and on any shade. The difference is what you will notice on the field.

White and cream shirts look sharp in Test style kit, though sweat shows more on pale colours and a dense, smooth knit such as QUARTZ-A or RHOMB-H hides it better than an open mesh.

Dark colours absorb more heat from the sun, and that is simple physics. On a dark navy or black coloured kit, choose mesh. HEXA-B in navy beats QUARTZ-A in navy on a 36°C afternoon, and the difference is something your players will mention.

Because the ink goes into the fibre, a dark jersey will not leave a crack or peel after many washes. The homepage claims the print does not fade even after 100 washes.

What GSM is right for a cricket jersey?

Sublimated team jerseys usually sit between 120 and 190 GSM, and for cricket I recommend 160 to 180. Lighter fabric is cooler, and heavier fabric lasts longer. You can read more in our GSM explainer.

HEXA-B and DOTTA-F at 160 GSM feel light and dry quickly. RHOMB-H at 175 GSM and LINEA-S, PINDOT-N and QUARTZ-A at 180 GSM feel more structured and survive years of weekend use. RIBRA-G at 140 GSM is the lightest and sits at the cool end of the range.

A 220 GSM fabric is a T-shirt or hoodie weight, and I would not recommend it for a cricket field in India. Also see our note on mesh versus knit jerseys if you are still unsure.

How does weather change the fabric choice?

In hot, humid conditions pick a mesh fabric with a wicking finish, and in cooler months any of the eight works. Rain is the one thing to plan for, since a wet polyester shirt clings but dries quickly.

Summer in Tamil Nadu means 35°C or more with high humidity. The Decathlon India guide on choosing clothes for cricket also points to breathable, quick-drying synthetic fabric for hot conditions, which matches what we see with our teams.

In the monsoon months a light mesh like HEXA-B or DOTTA-F dries faster than a heavier 180 GSM knit once you stop playing, because there is less fabric to hold water. In winter mornings, a QUARTZ-A warm-up top over the match shirt keeps early fielding comfortable.

What does a cricket squad cost with each fabric?

An eleven-player squad costs less than most teams expect, since names, numbers and logo are included in the price. The minimum order is 5 pieces, and bigger orders get a lower rate per piece.

At the listed rates before any bulk discount, eleven jerseys in HEXA-B or QUARTZ-A come to ₹7,689. Eleven in DOTTA-F or RHOMB-H come to ₹6,589. Eleven in GRID-E come to ₹5,489, and eleven in LINEA-S or PINDOT-N come to ₹4,389.

A full squad of fifteen with substitutes and scorers adds to those numbers, and you can ask for a quote on WhatsApp for the exact rate at your quantity. Jersey and shorts can be different sizes, and women’s fit is available. Check the size chart for chest measurements from 34 to 48 inches, covering XS to 4XL.

My advice for a team on a tight budget: put the elite fabric on the players who field the longest and use the budget fabric for reserves. Mixed fabrics in the same colour look nearly identical from the boundary.

How do you order cricket jerseys from Jaypee?

Send your colours, logo and names on WhatsApp, and you get a free mockup in 24 hours. Delivery is 7 to 10 working days after design approval, anywhere in Tamil Nadu, across India and abroad.

You can browse our cricket jerseys page for designs, compare all eight on the jersey fabrics hub, or read the full fabric guide for each sport. Swatches are available on WhatsApp, so you can feel HEXA-B and LINEA-S side by side before you decide.