Sportswear

Sportswear Transfers for Activewear, Teamwear and Jerseys

Q: Will the print survive sweat and heavy washing?

Yes. Every technique in this pillar is rated for 50+ home wash cycles at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius, and is sweat-fast (we test against synthetic sweat per ISO 105-E04 at sampling stage). Sublimation specifically is permanent for the life of the garment because the dye is inside the fiber rather than on top of it.

Q: Can you do full-team kits with player names and numbers?

Yes. We run player names and numbers as sublimation (on light polyester) or stretch DTF (on dark polyester) per kit. Provide the player list as a spreadsheet with name, number, size and kit type, and we deliver kits pre-decorated, packed by size or by player. Turnaround is 10 to 14 working days from confirmed roster.

Q: Is sublimation breathable enough for high-intensity training?

Yes. Sublimation adds zero film and zero weight to the fabric, so the wicking, breathability and stretch behavior of the original polyester is fully preserved. This is why it is the dominant decoration in pro cycling, marathon running and triathlon kit.

Q: Can you combine reflective with regular branding on the same garment?

Yes, and it is a common ask for running and cycling kit. We can layer a reflective trim along sleeves or side panels and apply a stretch DTF or silicone brand logo on the chest in the same production run. Specify the coverage requirement (EN ISO 20471 class 1, 2 or 3) at quote stage.

Q: How do I choose between sublimation and stretch DTF for a polyester jersey?

Use sublimation if the base fabric is white or light, the design is full color or has gradients, and breathability matters (running, cycling, triathlon). Use stretch DTF if the base is dark, if there is high elastane content, or if you need the same artwork to run across mixed cotton-blend pieces in the same collection.

Sportswear is a different decoration problem from fashion: polyester blends, two-way stretch and heavy sweat next to skin. A transfer that looks great on a cotton tee can crack on the first sprint or trap heat across a runner's shoulder blade. Our high-elongation TPU plus silicone systems and six-line sublimation capacity are tuned for this exact problem.

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High-stretch performance jerseys

Challenge: Performance jerseys must stretch in two directions without the print cracking, peeling, or distorting the brand mark. Athletes do not see ink, they see the failure. A brittle logo on a sleeve seam ends a contract.
Approach: We pair a high-elongation TPU adhesive with a silicone top layer pressed at 150 to 180 degrees Celsius for 4 to 10 seconds at 0.2 to 0.6 kg per cm2. The adhesive flexes with the fabric, the silicone keeps the surface soft and matte.
Result: Stretch tested in both directions across our high-stretch wash and recovery QC; passes 50+ home wash cycles per ISO 6330 without crack or lift. In service with EU football and teamwear brands.

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Moisture-wicking compression base layers

Challenge: Compression fabrics sit against skin. Any transfer with a hard edge causes chafing within minutes. Brands also need the print invisible from inside to avoid hot spots.
Approach: Ultra-thin silicone transfers applied at low temperature, 110 to 140 degrees Celsius for 4 to 10 seconds, so the polyester-spandex blend does not glaze. The adhesive cures into the knit so there is no raised shoulder on the print edge.
Result: Verified chafe-free in client wear trials. Passes 50+ home wash cycles per ISO 6330 in our in-house QC. Hand feel rated competitively against the top performance brands by client wear panels.

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Reflective safety running gear

Challenge: Reflective marks on running jackets and vests must hit visibility standards for night safety, survive sweat and rain, and stretch with the fabric at the shoulder and waistband.
Approach: Glass-bead reflective film laminated to a stretch adhesive. Pressed at 150 to 180 degrees Celsius for 5 to 10 seconds so the bead layer is not crushed.
Result: Meets EN ISO 20471 reflectivity threshold on tested batches. Passes 50+ home wash cycles per ISO 6330 in our in-house QC with no significant drop in retroreflective performance. In service with EU running and high-vis sportswear brands.

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Sublimated team jersey with player name and number

Heavy-use sublimated team uniforms

Challenge: Team uniforms get worn twice a week for a full season, washed at industrial temperature, and tackled, dragged, and slid in. Numbers and player names cannot fade or migrate.
Approach: Dye sublimation prints bonded into the polyester fiber rather than sitting on top of it. Zero hand feel, color penetrates the yarn. We control sublimation temperature at 185 to 200 degrees Celsius, dwell 40 to 60 seconds and pressure 4 to 6 kg per cm2 to prevent dye migration on adjacent panels.
Result: Passes 50+ home wash cycles per ISO 6330 with no measurable color shift in our in-house QC. Used by North American collegiate teamwear programs and EU football kit brands.

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Inquiry and quote

Send your spec sheet (artwork, size, quantity, target unit price). We reply within 24 hours with a written quote and a yes or no on technical fit.
Sampling

We print on your actual fabric so you can wash-test and hand-feel test before approving. Sample usually ships in 4 to 6 working days; revisions during the same project are free.
Production and QC

Bulk production typically takes 7 to 10 working days (rush available on request). 100 percent visual inspection plus random batch wash tests against the approved sample.
Shipping

Air, sea or express, your call. Commercial invoice and packing list provided ahead of shipment so customs can pre-clear.

Fabric and garment considerations

White or light polyester: jerseys, singlets, cycling kit

Sublimation is the default. Lightest, most breathable and most cost effective at volume. DTF works too but adds a thin film that you can feel against skin.
Dark polyester: training tops, dark jerseys

Sublimation does not render on dark fabric. Use stretch DTF for full-color art or silicone for raised single-color logos.
Polyester-elastane: leggings, sports bras, compression

Stretch grade only. Stretch DTF and high-stretch silicone both recover through full range of motion. Standard transfers will crack on the first hard stretch.
Performance shells: windbreakers, light jackets, running vests

DTF and reflective bond cleanly to nylon and ripstop. Keep placement away from coated zones (DWR finish) which can prevent full adhesion. We test the specific shell at sampling.
Swimwear and water sports fabric

High-stretch silicone is chlorine and salt-water resistant and survives pool and ocean exposure without delamination. Avoid DTF on swimwear as the film will eventually lift.
Mesh panels: ventilation zones on jerseys

Do not place transfers directly on mesh, the open weave will not give a continuous bond and the print will read patchy. Move the placement onto the solid panel adjacent to the mesh.

Sportswear transfer FAQ

Will the print survive sweat and heavy washing?

Can you do full-team kits with player names and numbers?

Is sublimation breathable enough for high-intensity training?

Can you combine reflective with regular branding on the same garment?

How do I choose between sublimation and stretch DTF for a polyester jersey?

Send us your sportswear spec sheet.

Artwork, size, quantity, target unit price. We reply within 24 hours with a quote and a yes or no on technical fit.

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Sportswear Transfers for Activewear, Teamwear and Jerseys