What a basketball jersey needs
- ✓Airflow for a warm sports hall.
- ✓Quick drying through four quarters.
- ✓Stretch and recovery, so the jersey keeps its shape.
- ✓Sharp numbers that referees can read: sublimation keeps them crisp on any knit.
Our fabrics compared
| Fabric | Weight | Feel | Price on custom styles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Plain | 160 GSM | Smooth and soft | Included |
| Classic Dotknit | 160 GSM | Fine bird's-eye knit, breathes better than plain | Included |
| Classic Rise Knit | 160 GSM | Raised rib texture, grippy, hides sweat marks | Included |
| Jacquard (Techno, Emboss, Box Knit) | 160 GSM | Woven-in texture that reads premium | +£5 |
| Signature Long Mesh | 160 GSM | Open mesh with big airflow channels | +£11 |
| Signature Airlite | 140 GSM | Our lightest micro-mesh | +£11 |
| Signature Plain or Dotknit 190 | 190 GSM | Heavier and denser, rich matte finish | +£11 |
Ready designs come in the Classic fabric. Upgrades are available on fully custom styles; prices include VAT.
Which fabric for which kit
- ✓Match jerseys: Signature Long Mesh for the most airflow, or Classic Dotknit.
- ✓Training and school kit: Classic Plain or Dotknit, included.
- ✓Reversible jerseys: two layers, so a light knit keeps them comfortable. Ask us which suits your reversible.
- ✓Shooting shirts: Classic Plain for a smooth warm-up layer.
Pricing a roster? See how much a basketball kit costs.
Basketball fabric questions
What fabric are basketball jerseys made of?+
Performance polyester, usually a mesh or open knit, which breathes, wicks sweat and takes sublimated designs.
Is mesh better for basketball?+
Mesh moves the most air, which suits indoor courts. A fine bird's-eye knit like our Classic Dotknit is also cool and is included in the price.
Does Long Mesh cost more?+
Yes. Signature fabrics, including Long Mesh, add £11 a piece on fully custom styles, VAT included.
Pick your fabric
Not sure which fabric?
Tell us your league and we recommend a fabric with your free mockup.