DOTTA-F 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

• DOTTA-F is 160 GSM at ₹599 with UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes; PINDOT-N is 180 GSM at ₹399 with none.
• Football is level at 3 out of 3, so the ₹200 mostly buys finishes and a lighter shirt.
• PINDOT-N beats DOTTA-F for cricket (3 against 2) and kabaddi (2 against 1).
• DOTTA-F wins futsal, running, volleyball and kho-kho, 3 against 2.
• On 15 shirts the gap is ₹3,000 at list rate before the bulk discount.

DOTTA-F vs PINDOT-N: what does ₹200 change between two dotted jerseys?

Both fabrics have a dot pattern, which is why buyers mix them up. DOTTA-F is our Pro pinhole dot mesh at 160 GSM and ₹599. PINDOT-N, sold under the trade name Dotnet, is the Budget-friendly pinhole micro dot knit at 180 GSM and ₹399.

The Pro shirt is the lighter one and carries three performance finishes. The Budget shirt is 20 GSM heavier, has no finishes, and costs ₹200 less. For a weekend practice kit that can be a sensible saving. For a football tournament in April it often is not. Every fabric sits side by side on the jersey fabrics hub.

What are the specs of DOTTA-F and PINDOT-N?

DOTTA-F is 160 GSM and PINDOT-N is 180 GSM, so the cheaper cloth is the heavier cloth. That is unusual in our range and it shapes most of the advice below.

Read the full write-ups on the DOTTA-F page and the PINDOT-N page. Names, numbers and a logo are included in both prices.

Does the 20 GSM gap make PINDOT-N run hotter than DOTTA-F?

Yes, a little. Both cloths have pinholes, so air passes through each, but PINDOT-N packs 12.5% more fibre into every square metre, and more fibre means more cloth to soak and more material between your skin and the air.

I cannot give you an airflow figure for either, and I will not invent one. What I can say from handling both is that the heavier Budget cloth feels firmer and drapes lower on the body, while DOTTA-F hangs light and moves with the player. On a cool morning you would struggle to tell them apart. In peak heat, the India Meteorological Department lists district forecasts through the summer, and a squad playing at noon should look at those before picking weight.

Pinholes help only if sweat has somewhere to go. That is where the finishes come in, and they are the bigger gap between these two.

Which finishes does DOTTA-F have that PINDOT-N lacks?

DOTTA-F carries UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes, and PINDOT-N carries none of them. Only our Elite and Pro fabrics get these treatments.

In practice the wicking finish spreads sweat across the face so it evaporates through the dots, which is the whole point of putting holes in a shirt. The anti-microbial finish slows the sour smell in a kit bag after a wet match. The UV finish matters on open grounds where a defender stands in the sun for ninety minutes.

PINDOT-N still has full sublimation, so the colour sits inside the polyester fibre and cannot crack or peel. It will look sharp and it will last. It simply has no extra treatment, so it relies on the pinholes alone.

On 15 shirts the difference is ₹3,000 at list rate before the bulk discount. Ask whether the finishes would matter to your squad, not whether they are nice to have.

Which sports does each fabric win, DOTTA-F or PINDOT-N?

DOTTA-F wins futsal, running, volleyball, kho-kho, basketball, badminton, table tennis and tennis. PINDOT-N wins cricket and kabaddi. Football is level at 3 out of 3, which is the surprise on this page.

For football in particular, the football fabric guide ranks the whole range. A club that buys PINDOT-N for football gets the same score as DOTTA-F, minus the finishes.

How do they look and print in team colours?

Both look like a dotted sports shirt from a few metres away. The pinholes disappear into a busy design and show as a faint texture on a large flat block of colour. DOTTA-F, being lighter, can show a little skin tone through pale shades under floodlights, so ask for a swatch if your kit is white.

PINDOT-N is the denser of the two and so covers better. For a house jersey in bright red or navy it looks full and even. For a giveaway shirt at a school event it prints well and costs ₹399, which is why we list giveaways among its best uses.

How should you care for each one?

Wash both inside out at 30°C with mild detergent, skip softener, and dry in shade. Do not iron over the print. Hang a wet DOTTA-F by both shoulders, because the lighter mesh stretches if a single hook takes the weight.

The heavier PINDOT-N is more forgiving about this. It will also take a rougher life in a school kit box. If your squad is hard on kit, that 180 GSM counts for something.

What does the price gap mean for a 20-player squad?

Twenty shirts cost ₹11,980 in DOTTA-F and ₹7,980 in PINDOT-N at list rate, so the gap is ₹4,000 before any bulk discount. Names, numbers and logo are already inside both figures, so no add-on narrows or widens it.

The useful comparison is against how long the shirts stay in use. A school house kit worn six times a year can sit in the PINDOT-N column without any regret. A tournament side that plays three matches in a weekend wears the shirt hard, and the Pro finishes earn their ₹200 there.

Should you pick DOTTA-F or PINDOT-N for your team?

Pick DOTTA-F if your players run for long spells, if you play in direct sun, or if you want the finishes for football, futsal, volleyball or kho-kho. It costs ₹599.

Pick PINDOT-N if the budget is fixed, the matches are short, or the shirts are for cricket, practice or a house league. It costs ₹399 and scores 3 for both cricket and football.

Squads sometimes buy PINDOT-N for the full bench and DOTTA-F for the starting group, which keeps the colour and design identical. A school can also buy PINDOT-N for every house and DOTTA-F for the sports captain’s team. The Pro vs Budget page explains the wider trade.

How do I order DOTTA-F or PINDOT-N jerseys?

Message us on WhatsApp at +91 78456 55105 with your sport, quantity and colours. The free mockup arrives in 24 hours. Minimum order is 5 pieces, bigger orders get a lower rate per piece, and delivery takes 7 to 10 working days from design approval.

Teams in Chennai can visit the K.K. Nagar point, described on the Chennai jerseys page.