What is the best fabric for a cricket jersey?
A light, breathable polyester knit of around 160 GSM, fully sublimated. For hot and humid US summers, an open knit such as Dotknit breathes better than plain fabric. For long tournament days in direct sun, the Signature collection adds a UPF 50+ treatment.
Our cricket fabrics compared
| Fabric | Best for | Adds |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Plain 160 | Everyday league games; crisp print | Included |
| Classic Dotknit 160 | Hot, humid afternoons; breathes better than plain | Included |
| Classic Rise Knit 160 | Training and nets; textured, hides sweat | Included |
| Jacquard Techno Knit 160 | A premium texture for team photos | +$7 |
| Signature Dotknit 190 | Long days in the sun; anti-microbial, UPF 50+ | +$14 |
| Signature Long Mesh 160 | The most airflow for the hottest days | +$14 |
| Signature Airlite 140 | Our lightest knit | +$14 |
Fabric choice applies to design-your-own jerseys at $42. Ready design cricket jerseys ($34) come in their own fabric. Compare every knit in our jersey fabrics guide.
Humid heat
On the East Coast and in the South, humidity keeps sweat on the skin. Pick an open knit: Dotknit's fine pores and Long Mesh's larger channels move more air than a plain surface. Light colors absorb less heat than navy or black, so a lighter body with dark trim is a cooler choice.
Dry heat and full sun
In Texas, Arizona and California the sun is the problem. Signature fabric's UPF 50+ treatment helps over a long tournament day, and full sleeves (+$4) keep the sun off the arms.
Day-night games
A game that starts in the afternoon and ends under lights needs a breathable knit for the heat and full sleeves for the cooler evening. Each player can choose their own sleeve in the same order.
Why sublimation matters
Sublimation dyes the design into the fabric, so there is no heavy print layer to block airflow, crack or peel. Read how sublimation printing works.
Care
Wash cold and inside out, skip fabric softener and hang to dry. Softener coats performance fabric and slows drying. The full routine is in how to wash sublimated jerseys.
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