Fabrics & decoration
Choose the fabric before you choose the logo
A crest is a few centimetres of thread. The other 99% of the garment is a knit with a weight, a composition and a shrinkage behaviour. That is what decides whether the polo still looks right in month six.
Fabric comparison
| Knit | Weight | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piqué cotton blend | 220–250 gsm | Club and staff uniforms, dense embroidery | Warmer; not ideal for hot outdoor work |
| Performance polyester | 175–200 gsm | Training, outdoor teams, sublimation | Needs stabiliser under heavy stitching |
| Cotton / elastane | 180–200 gsm | Women's fits, close-cut uniforms | Stretch changes how a crest sits |
| Double-face / cross-grain | Custom | Printed collars, fashion programmes | Longer lead time, smaller colour range |
Four knits, up close
Placeholder macro swatches. The original fabric micrographs from our special-fabric library will replace these before launch.
Decoration methods
| Method | Works best on | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | Piqué and mid-weight knits | Fine gradients and text under 5 mm do not stitch cleanly |
| Woven badge | Detailed crests, school logos | A separate component; allow for its own lead time |
| Sublimation | Light polyester, all-over designs | Cannot sublimate cotton or a dark dyed ground |
| Screen print / transfer | Flat logos, large quantities | One screen per colour; a surface layer can crack over time |
On test reports
Moisture management and antibacterial performance have been verified by a third-party laboratory; the reports are available on request. Our existing documentation follows Chinese national test methods. We do not relabel it as AATCC or ISO certification, and we do not imply we hold certificates we cannot produce.
If your tender requires AATCC 195, ISO 22196 or another named standard, tell us before sampling. We can discuss commissioning that specific test rather than sending you a report that does not meet the requirement.
Ask for a swatch card.
Tell us the fabric and colour and we will send the physical swatch with the spec sheet.