RHOMB-H 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

• RHOMB-H is 175 GSM at ₹599 with three finishes; LINEA-S is 180 GSM at ₹399 with none.
• Both are closed knits, so neither has the airflow of a mesh.
• LINEA-S wins cricket, 3 against 2, and kabaddi, running, volleyball and kho-kho, 2 against 1.
• RHOMB-H wins tennis, 3 against 1, plus badminton, esports and table tennis.
• Thirty shirts differ by ₹6,000 at list rate before bulk pricing.

RHOMB-H vs LINEA-S: which closed knit is worth buying?

RHOMB-H and LINEA-S are both closed knits with no holes, so this is a comparison of finish, weight by a hair, and price. RHOMB-H is our Pro micro rhombus knit at 175 GSM and ₹599. LINEA-S, known in the trade as Saleena, is the Budget-friendly micro grid knit at 180 GSM and ₹399.

The ₹200 gap pays for three finishes that RHOMB-H has and LINEA-S lacks. It does not buy a lighter shirt, since LINEA-S is the heavier of the two by 5 GSM. See all eight fabrics together on the jersey fabrics hub.

What are the specs of RHOMB-H and LINEA-S?

On paper the fabrics are close. In use, the gap shows up in heat, in smell after a match, and in which sports each one suits.

Each fabric has its own page: RHOMB-H and LINEA-S. Both are 100% polyester, sublimated all over, with names, numbers and a logo in the price.

Is the 180 GSM LINEA-S warmer than the 175 GSM RHOMB-H?

Only slightly. A 5 GSM difference is under 3% of the weight, so the cloth itself is a near tie. What changes the feel is the finish: RHOMB-H has a wicking treatment, and LINEA-S relies on polyester’s natural habit of not holding water inside the fibre.

Neither cloth has holes, so in strong heat both run warmer than a mesh. The India Meteorological Department posts district forecasts, and a school sports day in Madurai in March can easily fall in the hot part of the year. If the event is a few hours in the open, either shirt is wearable. If it is a full day, the wicking finish on RHOMB-H starts to earn its price.

I cannot give you a temperature difference between the two, because I have not measured one.

What do the finishes on RHOMB-H do that LINEA-S cannot?

RHOMB-H carries UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes, and LINEA-S has none of them. Those three treatments are limited to our Elite and Pro tiers.

Wicking pulls sweat across the face so it dries faster. The anti-microbial treatment limits the smell from a damp shirt that sits in a kit bag, which matters most for a player who has a bus ride home. The UV finish matters in the open.

LINEA-S is a good basic shirt. Its colour is sublimated into the fibre, so it will not crack or peel, and the closed face takes a flat logo well. It does the job of a first kit without the extras.

Which sports does each fabric win, RHOMB-H or LINEA-S?

LINEA-S wins cricket, kabaddi, running, volleyball, throwball and kho-kho. RHOMB-H wins tennis, badminton, esports and table tennis. Football, basketball, hockey and handball are level at 1.

Cricket is the interesting row. The budget cloth scores 3 and the Pro cloth scores 2. For the full cricket picture, read our cricket fabric guide.

Why does the cheaper LINEA-S beat RHOMB-H in cricket and kabaddi?

Because those games punish a shirt more than they ask for polish. Gully and box cricket involve diving, sliding and washing in a bucket, and LINEA-S is built and priced for exactly that kind of use at 180 GSM.

Kabaddi is a contact game on a mat or mud. A dense, no-hole cloth at 180 GSM is hard to snag, and a lost shirt costs ₹399, not ₹599. RHOMB-H shines when the shirt is also worn after the match, at dinner, on a trip or at the office.

How do the two cloths print, wash and last?

A closed face is kind to print. RHOMB-H gives a flat matte surface where a crest and a sponsor line sit cleanly. LINEA-S has a fine grid texture that is visible only up close, so a school badge and house name print crisply on it as well.

Wash either one inside out at 30°C with mild detergent and dry it in shade. Skip softener and never iron over the print. LINEA-S is the tougher choice for a kit box that gets thrown around, since 180 GSM of dense cloth with no holes has nothing to catch on. RHOMB-H at 175 GSM is nearly as sturdy, and a collar or placket on it stays neat longer.

Because the colour is sublimated into polyester, neither shirt fades into a cracked print after many washes. Repeated washing is a bucket-and-sun routine in most clubs, and both handle it.

What does the gap cost a school or club across 30 shirts?

Thirty RHOMB-H shirts cost ₹17,970 and thirty LINEA-S shirts cost ₹11,970, so the gap is ₹6,000 at list rate before bulk pricing. A school sports day with six houses can spend that gap on better printing sizes for staff instead of finishes for students who play for an hour.

A corporate team that wants a polo to wear for years will usually spend the ₹6,000. A school that wants a clean kit for Annual Day usually will not. Both decisions are reasonable.

Pick RHOMB-H or pick LINEA-S: how should you decide?

Pick RHOMB-H if you play tennis, badminton, table tennis or esports, if the shirt doubles as club or office wear, or if you need the finishes. Pick LINEA-S if you play cricket, kabaddi or kho-kho, run a school event, or want the lowest price for a first kit.

If your team has two kinds of wearer, give the polo-wearing staff and captains RHOMB-H and the players LINEA-S. The Pro vs Budget page compares the tiers if you want more.

How do I order RHOMB-H or LINEA-S jerseys?

Message +91 78456 55105 on WhatsApp with colours, logo and numbers. The free mockup comes back in 24 hours. Minimum order is 5 pieces, sizes XS to XXXL cost the same, and delivery takes 7 to 10 working days after design approval.

Chennai teams can find the K.K. Nagar point on the Chennai jerseys page.