RIBRA-G 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

• RIBRA-G is 140 GSM at ₹599 with UV, wicking and anti-microbial finishes; LINEA-S is 180 GSM at ₹399 with none.
• The 40 GSM gap makes RIBRA-G the lighter shirt, and it also costs ₹200 more.
• RIBRA-G scores 3 for kabaddi against 2; LINEA-S scores 3 for cricket against 1.
• Running, volleyball and kho-kho are level at 2.
• Twenty-five shirts differ by ₹5,000 at list rate before bulk pricing.

RIBRA-G vs LINEA-S: how far apart are 140 GSM and 180 GSM?

They are our widest weight pair among the closed knits. RIBRA-G is the Pro rib ladder knit at 140 GSM and ₹599. LINEA-S, the Saleena of the trade, is the Budget-friendly micro grid knit at 180 GSM and ₹399, a dense cloth with no holes.

That is 40 GSM and ₹200 apart, and the lighter shirt is the expensive one. RIBRA-G also carries UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes, which LINEA-S does not. The sections below show which sports follow the weight and which follow the price. All eight fabrics are on the jersey fabrics hub.

What are the specs of RIBRA-G and LINEA-S?

Forty GSM is a third more cloth than 140 in every square metre, so the two shirts feel different the moment you pick them up.

Each has a full page: RIBRA-G and LINEA-S. Both are 100% polyester, sublimated all over, and the price includes names, numbers and logo.

Is a 140 GSM rib really more comfortable than a 180 GSM closed knit?

In heat, yes, and in a cold hall the answer reverses. A 140 GSM cloth holds less sweat and dries sooner, and its ridges keep part of the cloth off your skin.

LINEA-S is solid. With no holes and 180 GSM, it holds more moisture and passes no air. The India Meteorological Department posts district forecasts, and a school meet in Tirunelveli in April is a good test of how much that matters. I have no measured airflow figure for either, so I will not give one.

The comfort of RIBRA-G also comes from stretch. The rib channels give with the body, so a raider turning or a player lifting both arms feels little pull. LINEA-S is stable and does not give as much.

What does the ₹200 for RIBRA-G add besides a lighter shirt?

It adds three finishes. RIBRA-G has UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial treatments, and LINEA-S has none. Only Elite and Pro fabrics carry them.

Wicking matters most for a shirt that stays on for hours. The anti-microbial finish matters most for a shirt that stays in a bag. The UV finish matters most outdoors. If your players wear a shirt for 20 minutes in a hall, none of the three decides much.

LINEA-S remains a fair shirt for its price. Sublimation colour sits in the fibre, so a house crest or a number stays sharp, and the dense face covers well.

Which sports does each fabric win, RIBRA-G or LINEA-S?

RIBRA-G wins kabaddi, basketball, handball, badminton and table tennis, mostly by a single point. LINEA-S wins cricket by a wide 3 against 1. Running, volleyball and throwball are level at 2.

Cricket is where the budget cloth really pulls ahead. The cricket fabric guide covers why.

Why does LINEA-S score 3 for cricket when RIBRA-G scores 1?

Cricket asks for a dense, durable shirt that survives diving, sliding and bucket washing, and it rarely asks for a stretchy one. At 180 GSM LINEA-S is that cloth, and at ₹399 it is cheap to replace.

RIBRA-G is built for movement, not abrasion. A 140 GSM rib on a cricket ground in dust is not what it was made for, so I would not recommend it there even though it carries the finishes.

How do they print, wash and wear in a school kit box?

LINEA-S has a flat micro grid face that takes a house name and number cleanly, and its 180 GSM body shrugs off the rough handling a school kit box gets. RIBRA-G shows its vertical ribs through the print, so a long panel or a vertical stripe works better than a wide horizontal logo.

Wash both inside out at 30°C with mild detergent, skip softener, dry in shade and keep the iron off the print. Hang RIBRA-G by both shoulders, since its lighter cloth stretches under one hook. LINEA-S forgives a rushed hang.

The sublimated colour is part of the fibre in both, so neither print cracks or peels. A kit that goes through a hundred small washes in a hostel bucket will still look sharp.

Which squads should pick which, and what do 25 shirts cost?

Twenty-five RIBRA-G shirts cost ₹14,975 and twenty-five LINEA-S shirts cost ₹9,975, a gap of ₹5,000 at list rate before bulk pricing. Kabaddi, basketball and handball squads usually find the lighter cloth worth it.

A school can run a split that suits the budget: LINEA-S for the cricket house teams and RIBRA-G for the kabaddi and athletics squads that train often. See the Pro vs Budget page for the wider comparison.

Pick RIBRA-G or pick LINEA-S: what is the short answer?

Pick RIBRA-G if you play kabaddi, basketball or handball, want a warm-up top or vest, or need the finishes. Pick LINEA-S if you play cricket, run a school sports day, or need a first kit at ₹399.

If you cannot decide, ask for swatches of both on WhatsApp and pass them around the squad before you commit. Let two or three players wear a swatch against the skin, stretch it, and wet it under a tap. Ask which one they would pick for a full match, and the answer usually comes quickly.

Watch two things in that trial: how the cloth feels once it is damp, and how much it gives when pulled. Those are the two places where the lighter RIBRA-G either shows its worth for your sport or does not.

How do I order RIBRA-G or LINEA-S jerseys?

Send colours, logo and quantity to +91 78456 55105 on WhatsApp for a free mockup in 24 hours. Minimum order is 5 pieces and delivery takes 7 to 10 working days from design approval.

Sizes run XS to XXXL at one price, and names, numbers and the logo are already inside the ₹599 or ₹399. Chennai teams can find the K.K. Nagar point on the Chennai jerseys page.