DOTTA-F vs LINEA-S: 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 LINEA-S costs ₹399 at 180 GSM, a gap of ₹200 per jersey.
• DOTTA-F has small eyelets and three finishes. LINEA-S has no holes and no finishes.
• DOTTA-F scores 3 out of 3 for football, kho-kho, throwball, volleyball and running.
• LINEA-S scores 3 out of 3 for cricket, against 2 for DOTTA-F, and 2 for kabaddi against 1.
• A team of 11 saves ₹2,200 with LINEA-S, and the minimum order is 5 pieces.

DOTTA-F vs LINEA-S: should a school team pay ₹200 more?

Pay it for kho-kho, throwball, volleyball, football and running, where DOTTA-F at ₹599 scores 3 out of 3 and LINEA-S at ₹399 scores 1 or 2. Skip it for cricket and kabaddi, where the cheaper LINEA-S scores higher.

The DOTTA-F vs LINEA-S choice is a clean contrast. DOTTA-F is a Pro pinhole dot mesh at 160 GSM with UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes. LINEA-S (Saleena) is a Budget-friendly micro grid knit at 180 GSM with no holes and none of those finishes. Both are 100% polyester and fully sublimated.

The DOTTA-F page and the LINEA-S page carry the full cards.

How do the DOTTA-F and LINEA-S specs line up?

LINEA-S is 20 GSM heavier and ₹200 cheaper, a saving of about a third. It is a closed knit while DOTTA-F has small eyelets.

You pay the same rate across XS to XXXL, names, numbers and logo are included, and orders begin at 5 pieces.

Is a closed 180 GSM knit too hot for kho-kho and running?

For hard running games, it is warmer than it needs to be. Kho-kho and running involve bursts of sprinting and diving, and LINEA-S has no eyelets and no wicking finish to help, while DOTTA-F has both.

Both sports score 3 out of 3 on DOTTA-F, and 2 on LINEA-S. A kho-kho player on a school ground in Kumbakonam in late afternoon will sweat through any shirt, and the difference is how quickly it dries and how it feels when it is wet. The India Meteorological Department publishes regional heat outlooks that help you choose between an afternoon and an evening fixture.

For a school sports day with five minute events, the difference barely registers.

Which sports does each fabric win?

DOTTA-F wins five of the eight sports below, LINEA-S wins two, and esports is a tie at 1. The split follows effort: sprint sports go to the mesh and relaxed or rough games go to the closed knit.

Football has the biggest gap, 3 against 1, and our football fabric guide explains why a closed knit trails for the sport.

Why does LINEA-S beat DOTTA-F for cricket?

Cricket is slow, with long gaps between effort, and a durable 180 GSM shirt in a fabric that costs ₹399 suits it. LINEA-S scores 3 out of 3 for cricket and DOTTA-F scores 2.

Gully and box cricket also involve diving on hard ground, and a tougher closed knit takes that better than a shirt with eyelets. A team of 11 saves ₹2,200 with LINEA-S, which pays for the stumps and balls. The cricket fabric guide covers longer formats, where Elite fabrics move ahead.

For kabaddi, the same logic holds: a heavier, closed knit takes the grabbing and scores 2 against 1.

What do you lose without the DOTTA-F finishes?

LINEA-S has no UV protection, no moisture-wicking and no anti-microbial finish. DOTTA-F has all three. For a school event you may never notice, but for a team playing three evenings a week you will.

The anti-microbial treatment matters in kit bags, and the wicking finish matters when the shirt is wet. LINEA-S relies on polyester not absorbing water, which keeps it from getting heavy but leaves sweat sitting on the surface. Rinse it the same day and it holds up well.

Kit care costs nothing, so a disciplined team can run LINEA-S happily for a season.

Can a school or club use both DOTTA-F and LINEA-S?

Yes. Sports teams that train often can wear DOTTA-F and everyone else can wear LINEA-S on sports day, in the same colours. That is the most common plan among schools that order for several houses.

Take a school of 120 students. Equip the 20 team players in DOTTA-F at ₹599 and the other 100 in LINEA-S at ₹399, and the order is ₹20,000 cheaper than putting all 120 in DOTTA-F. Details of the tier gap are in our Pro vs Budget comparison.

Which fabric holds up better on a rough school ground?

LINEA-S has the edge on paper, with 180 GSM against 160 GSM and a closed face that has no eyelets to snag. DOTTA-F holds up for normal play and needs a little more care.

Kho-kho and kabaddi both put players on the ground, and gravel or packed earth is hard on any knit. A closed grid takes a scrape without a visible pull, while a pinhole mesh can show a small snag at the point of contact. That is a reason a school with a bare ground might prefer LINEA-S for its youngest teams, even if DOTTA-F is better for sprinting.

Printed colour stays in the fibre on both, so a scuffed knee does not strip the design.

How should you wash DOTTA-F and LINEA-S jerseys?

Wash both at 30°C inside out with mild detergent, skip softener and dry in shade. Softener coats the fibre and slows the wicking finish that DOTTA-F carries.

LINEA-S has no finish to protect, so it forgives rougher handling, but a dense knit still dries slowly if it is balled up. Spread it flat or hang it by both shoulders. DOTTA-F dries faster because of its eyelets, though it should not hang wet from one hook. Avoid ironing over the printed areas on either.

Should you pick DOTTA-F or LINEA-S? Our verdict

• Pick DOTTA-F if the team plays football, running, kho-kho, throwball or volleyball and you want UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes at ₹599.
• Pick LINEA-S if the team plays cricket or kabaddi, or you need sports day tees and first kits at ₹399.

If the choice is close, order a swatch of each and hold both in your hand. The heavier 180 GSM of LINEA-S and the lighter, dotted 160 GSM of DOTTA-F feel different at once. See the buyers guide for the other options.

How do you order DOTTA-F or LINEA-S jerseys?

Send your colours, logo and quantity to +91 78456 55105 on WhatsApp. The free mockup comes back in 24 hours, and delivery is 7 to 10 working days from design approval.

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