Jersey fabrics
all eight compared

By Nishanth, founder of Jaypee Sportswear. Making custom team jerseys since 2012 at our own sublimation unit in Thanjavur. Updated 31 October 2026.

What are the main jersey fabric types?

Jersey fabric types at Jaypee come down to 8 polyester knits, sorted into four price tiers from ₹399 to ₹699. All 8 are 100% polyester and all are printed by full sublimation. The differences are the knit pattern, the GSM, the finishes and the price.

I have printed for hundreds of teams from our factory in Thanjavur, and the question is nearly always the same. Which fabric suits our sport and our budget? This page answers that in one place, then sends you to the detailed page for each fabric.

Sublimation ink turns to gas and becomes part of the fibre, which is why it can't crack or peel. It only works on polyester, so cotton can't be sublimated.

How are Jaypee jersey fabrics priced in four tiers?

The 8 fabrics sit in four tiers, and the price per jersey is the same for every fabric in a tier. Prices include your names, numbers and logo, and every size from XS to 4XL costs the same.

• Elite at ₹699 per jersey covers QUARTZ-A and HEXA-B, the first choice for finals kits and football.
• Pro at ₹599 per jersey covers DOTTA-F, RHOMB-H and RIBRA-G, which carry the same finishes as Elite at a lower price.
• Club at ₹499 per jersey is GRID-E, a smooth, easy-wash knit for polos and club uniforms.
• Budget-friendly at ₹399 per jersey covers LINEA-S and PINDOT-N, built for gully cricket, school days and first kits.

The minimum order is 5 pieces, and bigger orders get a lower rate per piece. Free mockup in 24 hours, and delivery is 7 to 10 working days after design approval.

If you want the full story on a tier, read our guides to Elite jersey fabrics, Pro jersey fabrics, the Club fabric GRID-E and budget jersey fabrics.

Jersey fabric comparison table: all 8 fabrics side by side

The table below puts every Jaypee fabric on one line, so you can compare knit, GSM, holes and finishes before you look at price. Click a fabric name for its own page.

Only the first five fabrics carry UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes. GRID-E, LINEA-S and PINDOT-N do not, and we don't claim them for those three. If your players sweat through a full match in the sun, that gap matters more than the price gap.

For a printable version with more detail, see the jersey fabric comparison chart.

Which jersey fabric is best for each sport?

Football, cricket, running, futsal and handball lean towards HEXA-B and DOTTA-F, badminton and table tennis lean towards GRID-E, and tennis leans towards RHOMB-H. The table gives the best fabric and the best fabric at ₹499 or below for 16 sports.

The fit score runs from 1 to 3, where 3 means the fabric is made for that sport and 1 means it works but another fabric does the job better. These are our own ratings from printing for teams, not lab results. Where two fabrics tie on the top score, both are listed.

The budget pick is the highest scorer among GRID-E, LINEA-S and PINDOT-N. In football, hockey, handball and futsal, PINDOT-N gets the top budget score because its pinholes let air through. In badminton, tennis and table tennis, GRID-E wins because court play suits a smooth knit.

Basketball and rugby show the biggest gap between best and budget. A budget fabric will work for a school team, but HEXA-B or QUARTZ-A will feel noticeably better over a full match. For deeper notes, read jersey fabric for each sport and our guides for cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball and volleyball.

Is mesh or knit better for a jersey?

Mesh is better when heat and sweat are the problem, and a closed knit is better when a crisp print and a smooth look matter most. Neither wins everywhere.

Mesh fabrics have open cells or pinholes. HEXA-B, DOTTA-F and PINDOT-N are the Jaypee mesh fabrics. Air and sweat vapour move through the holes, so they feel cooler when you run hard in the heat of a Tamil Nadu afternoon.

Closed knits such as RHOMB-H, GRID-E and LINEA-S have no holes. The surface is smooth, the print edge looks sharper, and the fabric hides what is under it better. They suit polos, indoor courts and school wear. QUARTZ-A and RIBRA-G sit between the two, with a textured knit and no mesh cells. Our mesh vs knit jerseys guide goes deeper.

How does GSM change the feel of a jersey?

GSM is grams per square metre, and a higher number means a heavier, more structured fabric. Sublimated team jerseys usually sit between 120 and 190 GSM, and 220 GSM is T-shirt or hoodie weight.

Lighter fabric, in the 120 to 150 range, feels cooler and dries faster. Heavier fabric, in the 160 to 190 range, feels more structured and lasts longer. Our lightest is RIBRA-G at 140 GSM, made for summer. HEXA-B and DOTTA-F are 160, GRID-E is 170, RHOMB-H is 175, and QUARTZ-A, LINEA-S and PINDOT-N are 180.

GSM is only part of the picture. Two fabrics at the same weight can feel quite different because the knit pattern decides how much air passes through and how the surface sits on the skin. Read jersey GSM explained for examples, and the jersey fabric glossary if any term here is new to you.

How do you choose a jersey fabric in 4 steps?

Start with budget, then sport, then holes, then a swatch. This order stops you falling for a fabric you can't afford or one that does not suit your game.

1. Set a price per jersey. Multiply by your squad size. For 15 players, ₹699 gives ₹10,485, ₹599 gives ₹8,985, ₹499 gives ₹7,485 and ₹399 gives ₹5,985, before any bulk rate.
2. Find your sport in the table above and note the best fabric and the budget pick. If the best fabric is above your budget, check what you give up by stepping down.
3. Decide on holes. Choose mesh for hot outdoor play and running. Choose a closed knit for polos, indoor courts and sharp logos.
4. Ask for swatches on WhatsApp, then approve the free mockup, which arrives within 24 hours.

The jersey fabric buyer's guide expands each step, and the full jersey fabric guide covers care and print tips. If you play in Chennai heat, see the best jersey fabric for Chennai weather.

What do the UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes do?

They are treatments applied to the fabric, and five of our eight fabrics carry all three. QUARTZ-A, HEXA-B, DOTTA-F, RHOMB-H and RIBRA-G have them, and GRID-E, LINEA-S and PINDOT-N do not.

The UV finish helps cut the sun exposure on skin through the fabric. The moisture-wicking finish helps sweat spread and dry faster, and the anti-microbial finish helps slow the odour that builds up in a damp jersey. None of these replaces sunscreen or washing your kit after every match.

If your team plays two matches in a day in May, the finishes earn their price. If your team plays a 30-minute school sports day event, they matter far less, and a ₹399 fabric is a sensible buy.

What does a full team order cost in each tier?

Multiply your squad by the tier price. A football squad of 15 players costs 15 x ₹699 = ₹10,485 in Elite and 15 x ₹599 = ₹8,985 in Pro. A club side of 12 in Club fabric costs 12 x ₹499 = ₹5,988.

A school house team of 20 in Budget-friendly fabric costs 20 x ₹399 = ₹7,980. These are the starting rates, since bigger orders get a lower rate per piece, and the minimum order is 5 pieces. Names, numbers and logo are already included, so there are no extras to add on top.

How do the tiers compare against each other?

Each pairing has its own page, so you can see what you gain and give up with each step in price. Start with the pair closest to your decision.

• Elite vs Pro jerseys compares ₹699 with ₹599, mostly a question of feel and sport fit.
• Elite vs Club jerseys and Elite vs Budget jerseys show the gap at ₹200 and ₹300.
• Pro vs Club jerseys is the finishes question, since Club has none.
• Pro vs Budget jerseys and Club vs Budget jerseys cover the lower end.

If you are down to two fabrics, go straight to a head-to-head page: QUARTZ-A vs HEXA-B, DOTTA-F vs RHOMB-H, DOTTA-F vs RIBRA-G, RHOMB-H vs RIBRA-G or LINEA-S vs PINDOT-N. For where the market is going, see jersey fabric trends 2026.

Can you order these fabrics for your team in Chennai or elsewhere?

Yes. We deliver to Chennai, all of Tamil Nadu, the rest of India and abroad, and we also have a point in K.K. Nagar, Chennai. See custom jerseys in Chennai for details.

Sizes run from XS to 4XL, which is 34 to 48 inch chest, and the size chart shows the measurements. Women's fit is available, and jersey and shorts can be different sizes. When you have picked a fabric, browse our jersey range or contact us for a free mockup. You can also read more about Jaypee.