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Sportswear · Sublimation

Team jerseys and sportswear, printed edge to edge

Football kits, basketball jerseys, running gear, and team uniforms with full sublimation print. Sweat-wicking polyester, no cracking, MOQ 30.

Sportswear is the category where sublimation actually earns its keep. Football clubs, school and university teams, corporate sports-day organizers, running events, and activewear brands all come to Ink's Idea when they need jerseys with player numbers, sponsor logos in multiple positions, and full graphic prints that wrap the whole garment. Because sublimation dyes bond directly into polyester fibers, there is no ink layer sitting on top of the fabric. The print does not crack, peel, or feel heavy in the heat, which matters when the wearer is actually running.

Our factory runs eight polyester surfaces for this category: Atom (smooth and stretchy), Microreap (soft and light), Rice Grain (balanced breathability and durability), Micro Mesh (highly breathable), Starburst (textured), Bubble (fast-drying), Golf (premium), and Wool (premium breathable). For teams that want a more cotton-like hand feel while keeping the athletic function, Dry-Tech Air is our go-to — 180 gsm with 54% cotton facing over a 46% polyester micro mesh back, 4-way stretch, and it takes sublimation, silk screen, and DTF equally well. For player-specific numbers and names, we cut Flex vinyl over the sublimated base so each jersey can be personalized without adding to the print run.

Sublimation MOQ starts at 30 pieces for sportswear. Per-piece pricing steps down at the 30 / 100 / 300 / 1,000+ tiers. Design work, three revision rounds, and one real production sample are included — no hidden fees. Turnaround is 14-21 days after sample approval, with rush options at +15-25% for tight event deadlines. Ink's Idea is a family-run factory in Nonthaburi (Bangkok area), operating since 1999 — 27 years and 200-plus brands and teams later, every step from cut and sew through print and pack still happens in one building, and you talk to the owner directly.

Who orders sportswear from us

  • Club, school, and university football teams needing kits with per-player numbers and names
  • Corporate annual sports-day events ordering color-coded jerseys for 100-500 staff across departments
  • Marathon and charity run organizers producing all-over-print event tees with sponsor coverage
  • Sportswear and activewear brands developing graphic-driven jersey collections
  • Basketball, volleyball, and eSports teams running multi-sponsor jerseys with print across multiple zones

Recommended fabric and technique pairings

  • 01

    Polyester Micro Mesh

    Sublimation (all-over)

    Highly breathable mesh for football and basketball jerseys. Dye bonds into fiber, will not crack.

  • 02

    Dry-Tech Air (180 gsm)

    Sublimation + Silk Screen

    54% cotton face over poly mesh back, 4-way stretch — cotton feel with athletic function.

  • 03

    Rice Grain / Bubble polyester

    Sublimation

    Rice Grain balances breathability and durability. Bubble dries fast — ideal for running kits.

  • 04

    Polyester (Atom/Microreap)

    Sublimation + Flex vinyl

    Sublimation prints the base graphic, Flex adds per-player numbers and names — no MOQ penalty.

Sportswear FAQ

What is the MOQ for sublimated sportswear?
30 pieces for sublimation — small teams welcome. Per-piece price steps down at 30 / 100 / 300 / 1,000+. Design work and one sample are included.
Can each jersey have a different player number and name?
Yes. We sublimate the base design across the whole run, then cut Flex vinyl for individual numbers and names. No extra MOQ per variant.
Which polyester fabric feels coolest to wear?
Micro Mesh has the highest air flow, followed by Bubble (fast-drying) and Rice Grain, which balances breathability with abrasion resistance.
Can you deliver in three weeks for an event?
Standard turnaround is 14-21 days after sample approval. Tighter timelines are possible with a 15-25% rush fee — fast approvals let us move fast.

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