DOTTA-F 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

• DOTTA-F costs ₹599 at 160 GSM and GRID-E costs ₹499 at 170 GSM, a gap of ₹100 per jersey.
• Only DOTTA-F has UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes.
• DOTTA-F scores 3 out of 3 for volleyball, throwball, football, running and kho-kho.
• GRID-E scores 3 out of 3 for badminton and table tennis, against 2 for DOTTA-F.
• A squad of 14 pays ₹1,400 more for DOTTA-F, with a 5 piece minimum and delivery in 7 to 10 working days.

DOTTA-F vs GRID-E: is a pinhole mesh worth ₹100 over a grid knit?

For volleyball, throwball, football, running and kho-kho, yes. DOTTA-F at ₹599 scores 3 out of 3 in all five, while GRID-E at ₹499 scores 1 or 2. For badminton and table tennis, GRID-E is the better fit.

The DOTTA-F vs GRID-E decision is a ₹100 question with a finish list attached. DOTTA-F is a Pro pinhole dot mesh at 160 GSM with UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes. GRID-E is a Club grid micro knit at 170 GSM without any of the three. Both are 100% polyester with full sublimation.

Read the DOTTA-F page and the GRID-E page for full spec cards.

What do the DOTTA-F and GRID-E spec sheets say?

The sheets differ on knit, tier, weight and finishes, and agree on printing and included extras. DOTTA-F is lighter by 10 GSM and ₹100 higher in price.

Names, numbers and your logo are inside both prices. Sizes XS to XXXL cost the same, and the smallest order is 5 pieces.

Does a pinhole mesh keep you cooler than a grid knit?

Yes, because small holes let air and heat leave and GRID-E has none. The 10 GSM difference adds a little on top.

The effect shows up most when sweat builds. On DOTTA-F, the wicking finish moves moisture across the shirt, and the eyelets give it a way out. On GRID-E, the sweat has only the surface to evaporate from, and a closed 170 GSM knit dries more slowly. Playing volleyball on a sand or concrete court in Salem at ten in the morning is already warm, and the India Meteorological Department forecasts usually show it getting hotter by midday.

For an air conditioned hall or an evening league, the difference shrinks a lot.

Which sports does each fabric win?

DOTTA-F wins five of the eight sports below, GRID-E wins two, and tennis is a tie at 2. Racquet sports go to GRID-E, and field and team sports go to DOTTA-F.

Football, running and kho-kho show the widest gaps, at 2 points. For a closer look at court sports, see our volleyball fabric guide.

Why does GRID-E win badminton and table tennis?

Those games are short, indoors and mostly arm and footwork, so a mesh offers little. A closed grid knit looks clean, takes a logo neatly and costs ₹100 less.

Badminton players move in bursts, rest between rallies and rarely sweat through a shirt the way a footballer does. That removes much of DOTTA-F’s advantage. The tight grid texture of GRID-E also gives a neat match-day look, which matters for inter-college and corporate events where the shirt is photographed.

If your badminton club plays four times a week in a closed hall, GRID-E at ₹499 and 170 GSM is a sensible buy. If it plays outdoors, the finish list on DOTTA-F starts to matter again.

What does the ₹100 buy a squad of 14?

A squad of 14 pays ₹1,400 more for DOTTA-F, and gets three finishes, 10 GSM less weight and small eyelets in return. GRID-E has none of the three.

The anti-microbial finish is the one teams notice after a few weeks. A damp jersey left in a kit bag turns sour sooner when it has no treatment, and GRID-E has none. Keep either shirt out of the bag after a game, and wash within a day.

Nothing else changes: the Pro tier adds finishes and a mesh that helps in heat, and no cosmetic extras. If your games are short and indoors, those additions go unused and Club costs you nothing in play.

Which fabric shows sweat and colour better in a photo?

GRID-E gives the flatter, more even look in photographs, and DOTTA-F gives a slight dotted texture that disappears at three or four metres. Print quality is sharp on both.

A team photo against a plain wall is the test most clubs care about. The grid texture on GRID-E reads as a fine weave and keeps solid colours uniform, so a purple or maroon shirt looks deep and even. DOTTA-F shows its eyelets on large flat areas if the photographer stands close, and the wicking finish keeps damp patches from spreading across a light shirt.

For action shots outdoors, the dots are invisible. Choose by sport first and look second.

Does the weight difference change how long the jerseys last?

Slightly. GRID-E at 170 GSM has more yarn per square metre and no holes, so it resists snags a little better. DOTTA-F at 160 GSM is fine for normal play but needs a gentler hand in the wash.

Throwball and kho-kho players often dive and slide on rough ground, and eyelets are small points of stress on a shirt. If your players go to ground a lot, a spare set or a panel layout helps.

Most teams replace jerseys because of fit changes or a new sponsor long before fabric fails.

How do you wash a DOTTA-F or GRID-E jersey?

Wash inside out at 30°C with mild detergent, avoid softener and dry in shade. This keeps the finishes on DOTTA-F working and the colour even on both.

Print stays in the polyester fibre after sublimation, so names and numbers do not peel. Do not iron over the printed areas. Fold DOTTA-F rather than hanging it by a single hook when wet. For longer-term care and how weight affects wear, see our GSM guide.

Should you pick DOTTA-F or GRID-E? Our verdict

• Pick DOTTA-F if you play volleyball, throwball, football, running or kho-kho, especially outdoors, and want UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes at ₹599.
• Pick GRID-E if you play badminton or table tennis, or need team polos and corporate uniforms at ₹499.

Colleges often buy DOTTA-F for the field teams and GRID-E for the indoor squads, in one colour scheme. The Pro vs Club comparison explains the tier gap in more detail, and the Club tier page lists what GRID-E suits.

How do you order DOTTA-F or GRID-E jerseys?

Message +91 78456 55105 on WhatsApp with your colours, logo and quantity. A free mockup comes in 24 hours, and delivery takes 7 to 10 working days from design approval.

Orders start at 5 pieces, and larger ones get a lower rate per piece. The jersey fabrics hub puts all eight fabrics in one table.