Materials & sizing

Choose for the way your team will wear it.

Climate, activity level, fit preference, size range, artwork, and order purpose all influence the right product and material direction.

Performance fabric texture and ventilation detail
Material selection begins with use, climate, and product construction.

Start with use

Four questions guide the material conversation.

01

What activity?

Training, racing, staff operations, travel, warm-up, or all-day event wear.

02

What conditions?

Heat, humidity, cool weather, wind, indoor use, or changing race-day conditions.

03

What branding?

Logo count, artwork coverage, sponsor hierarchy, labels, names, and numbers.

04

What order model?

One event, a season kit, mixed participant sizes, or a repeat program.

Material direction

Match structure and performance to the product.

These are selection directions, not fixed specifications. Final fabric weight, composition, hand feel, color, and availability are confirmed against the chosen style and sample.

Lightweight performance knit

Running shirts, training tops, participant apparel, and warm-weather team use.

  • Breathability direction
  • Quick-dry performance
  • Logo-ready surface
Mesh and ventilation structures

High-airflow areas, race singlets, training products, and hot conditions.

  • Airflow mapping
  • Weight and opacity review
  • Artwork placement check
Stretch performance fabric

Closer athletic fits, movement-focused products, shorts, and selected layers.

  • Recovery and comfort
  • Fit tolerance
  • Construction compatibility
Woven and outer-layer fabric

Windbreakers, jackets, vests, travel pieces, and event staff layers.

  • Wind and weather direction
  • Trim and zipper planning
  • Layering allowance

Team sizing

Build the size plan around the people in the order.

There is no single universal teamwear size chart across every product. The applicable chart and garment measurements must be confirmed for the selected style before bulk production.

Do not convert by label alone.Compare body or garment measurements, fit intent, product construction, and the actual style chart.
  1. 1
    Define the groups

    Adult, youth, men's, women's, unisex, staff, participant, or extended-size needs.

  2. 2
    Choose the fit direction

    Athletic, regular, relaxed, layered, or event-giveaway fit.

  3. 3
    Estimate the size split

    Provide a rough quantity by size. Final roster numbers can follow when available.

  4. 4
    Confirm with chart or sample

    Review the selected style measurements and use a sample when the program requires added certainty.

What buyers should inspect

Three kinds of product evidence.

Fabric surface detail
Fabric surfaceTexture, ventilation, opacity, and stretch direction.
Garment fit reference on model
Fit contextSilhouette, body length, sleeve shape, and intended ease.
Garment construction detail
ConstructionSeams, trims, openings, and usable decoration areas.

Decoration compatibility

Artwork and material must be reviewed together.

Logo coverage

Large artwork, multiple sponsors, and full surfaces may change the recommended product or decoration method.

Placement zones

Seams, ventilation areas, zippers, pockets, and stretch zones affect practical logo placement.

Color behavior

Garment color, artwork color, opacity, and production method must be checked before approval.

Labels & packaging

Neck labels, care labels, hangtags, bags, stickers, and barcodes belong in the same order brief.

Before requesting a quote

A practical sizing and material brief.

Start your order brief

Not sure which fabric or size range to choose?

Share the use case, quantity, audience, artwork status, and target date. Product-specific material and sizing guidance can follow during review.

Plan Materials & Sizing