Composition
State the fibre percentages. Polyester, cotton, polyamide and elastane affect how the fabric can be decorated and how it feels; the selected blend still needs a supplier sheet.
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MATERIALS / BUYER GUIDE
Fabrics for your collection.
Connect the garment to its material, from match jerseys and travel layers to gi, no-gi and ring apparel.
Explore 27 fabric and trim families across the current collection. These are proposed sourcing options, rather than a confirmed stock list. Final composition, construction, weight, colour, finish and availability are agreed against the selected fabric sheet and swatch.
Discuss your material brief
01 / READ THE SPECIFICATION
A useful brief goes beyond the fabric name.
GSM is fabric mass in grams per square metre. It helps describe weight, but does not establish strength, opacity or performance on its own. Compare materials with the same construction and intended use.
Construction
Jersey, interlock, mesh, tricot, twill and satin describe different textile structures. A trade name can cover more than one structure.
Weight & dimensions
Record target GSM, finished width and tolerances. For socks and narrow trims, specify yarn, gauge, dimensions and stretch rather than inventing a comparable flat-fabric weight.
Finish & testing
Confirm shrinkage, stretch and recovery, colourfastness, snag or abrasion behaviour, and compatibility with the intended decoration. Claim wicking, UPF, antibacterial treatment, waterproofing or recycled content only when the selected fabric is supported by evidence.
02 / MATERIAL FAMILIES
Choose options to sample.
All numerical ranges below are proposed brief ranges, not universal standards or verified Oversky specifications. Named supplier examples show that a construction exists; they do not identify an Oversky supplier or available fabric.
F01
Polyester interlock
- Construction
- Double-knit interlock; smooth face/back
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% polyester (proposed)
- Proposed brief weight
- 140–200 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Jerseys, match tops and shorts
Supplier example & selection note
EYSAN 62461: 100% polyester / 140 gsm / 62 in
F02
Performance single jersey
- Construction
- Weft-knit single jersey; distinct face/back
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% polyester (proposed)
- Proposed brief weight
- 120–180 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Training tees, singlets, light race tops
Supplier example & selection note
Exact selected sports jersey requires supplier sheet
F03
Birdseye / pin-dot mesh
- Construction
- Small repeating textured knit openings
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% polyester (proposed)
- Proposed brief weight
- 120–180 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Jerseys, performance tops and ventilation panels
F04
Open athletic mesh
- Construction
- Open-hole warp or weft knit; supplier construction to confirm
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester or nylon; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 80–180 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Bibs, pinnies, practice jerseys and lining
Supplier example & selection note
Open-hole density and snag resistance require selected sheet
F05
Jacquard performance knit
- Construction
- Pattern knitted into the textile
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester or polyester/elastane; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 115–230 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Textured match jerseys and coordinated active tops
Supplier example & selection note
Examples: 100% PET / 115 gsm; 85% PET 15% EA / 230 gsm
F06
Dense performance double knit / dazzle options
- Construction
- Dense double knit; dazzle is a trade finish/name, not a single universal construction
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester or polyester/elastane; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 200–320 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Rugby and pad-compatible football jerseys; baseball/football pants
Supplier example & selection note
EYSAN 62414A: 100% polyester / 200 gsm / 64 in; contact-specific suitability still unknown
F07
Polyester/elastane stretch knit
- Construction
- Stretch tricot or stretch jersey; final construction to confirm
- Proposed sourcing option
- 82% polyester / 18% elastane (proposed example)
- Proposed brief weight
- 180–260 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Rashguards, leggings, half tights and compression pieces
F08
Nylon/elastane stretch knit
- Construction
- Compact stretch knit; selected warp/weft construction to confirm
- Proposed sourcing option
- 80% polyamide / 20% elastane (proposed example)
- Proposed brief weight
- 180–260 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Leggings, base layers and close-fitting panels
Supplier example & selection note
Carvico Colorado: 80% micro PA 20% EA / 190 gsm / 150 cm
F09
Stretch woven
- Construction
- Plain or twill weave with elastane or mechanical stretch
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester/elastane or nylon/elastane; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 120–200 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Fight/grappling shorts, court/running shorts and stretch inserts
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; exact construction, stretch and sheet required
F10
Lightweight woven shell / microfiber
- Construction
- Fine plain weave; microfiber describes yarn fineness, not a performance rating
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% polyester or 100% nylon (proposed alternatives)
- Proposed brief weight
- 70–150 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Travel jackets, wind layers and warm-up outer shells
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; finish and yarn denier unknown
F11
Synthetic ripstop woven
- Construction
- Plain weave with reinforcement grid
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% nylon or 100% polyester (proposed alternatives)
- Proposed brief weight
- 70–160 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Weather/travel outerwear and light shorts
Supplier example & selection note
Ripstop construction/specifications require supplier sheet; no waterproof claim
F12
Trouser-weight polyester twill
- Construction
- Diagonal woven twill; stretch optional
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester or polyester/elastane; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 220–320 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Baseball pants, football pants and selected club trousers
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; abrasion/tear/seam suitability requires sampling
F13
Pique polo knit
- Construction
- Textured tuck-knit or double-knit pique
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% polyester, 100% cotton or cotton/polyester blends (proposed alternatives)
- Proposed brief weight
- 160–270 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Cricket/racket polos and team travel polos
Supplier example & selection note
EYSAN 62163: 100% polyester / 265 gsm / 66 in; cotton variant requires sheet
F14
Cotton / cotton-blend jersey
- Construction
- Weft-knit single jersey
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% cotton or cotton/polyester; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 140–220 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Coach, academy and travel tees
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; shrinkage, blend and stock unknown
F15
French terry
- Construction
- Smooth face with unbrushed reverse loops/floats
- Proposed sourcing option
- Cotton, cotton/polyester or synthetic blends; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 240–340 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Hoodies, joggers, coach tops and travel layers
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; exact yarn/blend/GSM requires supplier sheet
F16
Brushed sweatshirt fleece
- Construction
- Jersey face with brushed/napped reverse
- Proposed sourcing option
- Cotton/polyester or synthetic blend; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 260–360 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Hoodies, sweatshirt warm-ups and travel bottoms
Supplier example & selection note
EYSAN 51094 is a different specific 93/7 synthetic fleece / 220 gsm; do not copy onto this family
F17
Micro / polar fleece
- Construction
- Synthetic knit finished to raised pile
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester (proposed); recycled content needs evidence
- Proposed brief weight
- 180–280 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Warm quarter-zips, sideline and travel mid-layers
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; Polartec series labels are not GSM values
F18
Brushed tracksuit tricot
- Construction
- Warp-knit tricot with optional brushed back
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% polyester (proposed)
- Proposed brief weight
- 180–260 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Warm-up tracksuit jackets and trousers
F19
Bonded / laminated outerwear textile
- Construction
- Two bonded textiles or textile plus membrane; layer count to confirm
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester or nylon face plus backing/membrane; each layer to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 180–320 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Travel/weather jackets; optional programme layer
Supplier example & selection note
EYSAN 51081: polyester textile + TPU / 180 gsm / 58 in, not automatically three-layer softshell
F20
Satin apparel woven
- Construction
- Satin-weave floats for lustre and drape
- Proposed sourcing option
- 100% polyester (proposed); other fibers possible
- Proposed brief weight
- 100–180 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Boxing trunks, walkout robes and Muay Thai shorts
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; satin is construction, not a fiber; snag/seam slippage to test
F21
Gi pearl-weave textile
- Construction
- Pearl-weave gi textile; weave and yarn to confirm
- Proposed sourcing option
- Cotton or cotton/polyester; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 350–550 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- BJJ gi jackets
Supplier example & selection note
Tatami Superlite example is 300 gsm with stated 52/48 overall blend; heavier proposed range is not sourced Oversky stock
F22
Cotton drill / canvas / twill
- Construction
- Diagonal drill/twill or plain-weave canvas, each selected separately
- Proposed sourcing option
- Cotton or cotton/polyester; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 200–340 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Gi trousers/reinforcement and structured team caps
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; drill, canvas and twill are alternatives, not identical constructions
Cotton Incorporated / CottonWorks T02 · Tatami Fightwear T20
F23
Cotton / blend ripstop
- Construction
- Woven cloth with reinforcement grid
- Proposed sourcing option
- Cotton or cotton/polyester; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 200–300 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- BJJ gi trousers
Supplier example & selection note
Tatami example: 8 oz ripstop pants; vendor oz area basis must be confirmed before converting
F24
Rib knit trim
- Construction
- 1×1 or 2×2 rib
- Proposed sourcing option
- Cotton/elastane or polyester/elastane; exact blend to confirm
- Proposed brief weight
- 220–360 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Collars, cuffs, neckbands and waistband fabric
Supplier example & selection note
Proposed sourcing range; stretch/recovery, finished width and shrinkage require testing
F25
Power mesh / stretch lining
- Construction
- Stretch warp-knit powernet / mesh
- Proposed sourcing option
- 85% polyamide / 15% elastane (proposed example)
- Proposed brief weight
- 120–180 gsm
- Garment uses to discuss
- Skort/short inner panels and selected ventilation/support zones
F26
Sock knit and cushioning zones
- Construction
- Circular hosiery knit; rib cuff and optional terry foot
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester/nylon/cotton plus elastane; blend to confirm
- Specification approach
- Not a flat-fabric purchasing metric
- Garment uses to discuss
- Rugby match socks; further sport sock availability to confirm
Supplier example & selection note
Specify yarn count, gauge, calf/foot dimensions, cushioning, stretch and recovery instead of inventing GSM
F27
Elastic, binding and woven-label materials
- Construction
- Woven/knitted narrow fabrics, elastic waistband, piping/binding and label cloth
- Proposed sourcing option
- Polyester/nylon yarn with elastomer where required; exact composition to confirm
- Specification approach
- Not comparable across trims
- Garment uses to discuss
- Shorts waistbands, robe belts, piping, bindings, patches and labels
Supplier example & selection note
Specify finished width, thickness, stretch/recovery, edge finish and artwork; no universal GSM
Cotton Incorporated / CottonWorks T01 · Cotton Incorporated / CottonWorks T02
03 / GARMENT USES
Find the material questions for your sport.
The groups below follow the existing collection pages. Their material links are options to discuss and test against the garment; they do not confirm stock, event approval or protective performance. Optional garments remain subject to specification and quotation.
Football / Soccer
Football Jerseys
Plan the jersey silhouette, team colours and artwork placements for your football collection.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Football Shorts
Specify the waistband, trim and sizes that should work alongside your jerseys.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Complete Kits
Bring the jersey and shorts into one coordinated team or brand brief. Tell us if you also want to discuss socks.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Basketball
Basketball Match Kits
Build the game kit around your club colours, roster and court identity. Brief jersey cut, shorts length, alternate colours and the positions for numbers and sponsors.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Practice & Training
Coordinate breathable practice jerseys, performance tees and training shorts with the match palette while giving daily sessions their own look.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Warm-Up & Travel
Complete the programme with shooting shirts, team tracksuits, polos and travel layers. Plan coordinated crest treatments across the full club range.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Netball
Netball dresses
Specify dresses or top-and-skort combinations, position bibs and the fit each squad needs on court.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Netball Training
Plan tees, shorts and leggings for drills without losing the match range’s coral-and-teal identity.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Netball Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with quarter-zips, warm-up jackets. Carry that identity into quarter-zips, tracksuits, polos and team travel jackets.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Netball Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with team polos, travel tracksuits, hoodies.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Cricket
Cricket shirts
Brief cream match shirts and trousers separately from limited-overs coloured kits, including format and team artwork.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Cricket Training
Choose training polos, performance tees and shorts for nets, fielding sessions and gym work.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Cricket Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with sleeveless vests, warm-up tops. Add sleeveless vests, warm-up tops, caps and travel jackets to the same club programme.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Cricket Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with travel tracksuits, team caps, lightweight jackets.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Rugby
Rugby Match Jerseys
Brief the match silhouette, collar, team artwork and player-number system. Tell us whether the collection is for contact play, a club range or both.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Training Kit
Develop practice tops and shorts around the movement and durability your sessions need. Add base layers or contact-training options to the brief.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Warm-Up & Travel
Carry the club identity beyond match day with warm-up layers, travel jackets, polos and hoodies. Specify which pieces should share one coordinated artwork system.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Volleyball
Volleyball jerseys
Plan numbered match jerseys and shorts with a clear contrasting libero option for the squad.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Volleyball Training
Separate daily practice tees, training shorts and leggings from the match presentation.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Volleyball Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with warm-up tops, tracksuits. Coordinate warm-up tracksuits, team polos, hoodies and jackets for arrival and travel.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Volleyball Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with team polos, travel hoodies, lightweight jackets.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Field Hockey
Field hockey jerseys
Brief jerseys with shorts or skorts and identify any contrasting goalkeeper apparel requirements.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Field Hockey Training
Plan training shirts, bibs and shorts that work for regular stick-and-ball sessions.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Field Hockey Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with quarter-zips, tracksuits. Carry the club palette into quarter-zips, tracksuits, polos and travel jackets.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Field Hockey Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with team polos, travel jackets, hoodies.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Lacrosse
Lacrosse jerseys
Specify numbered game jerseys, shorts or women-specific uniform pieces with equipment-aware fit references.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Lacrosse Training
Add pinnies, training tees and shorts suited to practice and conditioning sessions.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Lacrosse Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with warm-up tops, tracksuits. Complete the programme with warm-up tracksuits, hoodies, polos and travel jackets.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Lacrosse Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with team hoodies, travel jackets, polos.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Baseball
Button-front jerseys
Plan piped button-front jerseys, baseball pants and caps with crest, sleeve and roster placements.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Baseball Training
Separate practice pullovers, tees and pants from the game uniform specification.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Baseball Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with batting jackets, quarter-zips. Add batting jackets, quarter-zips, team hoodies and travel polos for the season.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Baseball Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with team hoodies, travel polos, lightweight jackets.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
American Football
Pad-compatible game jerseys
Specify pad-compatible game jerseys, football pants and base layers with front, back and shoulder-number positions.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
American Football Training
Plan mesh practice jerseys, practice pants and training tees by squad.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
American Football Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with sideline quarter-zips, warm-up jackets. Carry the team identity into sideline quarter-zips, warm-up jackets and travel outerwear.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
American Football Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with team polos, hoodies, travel outerwear.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Handball
Handball jerseys
Brief numbered match jerseys and shorts alongside a contrasting goalkeeper option.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Handball Training
Plan practice tees, shorts and bibs for court sessions.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Handball Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with warm-up tops, tracksuits. Add warm-up tops, tracksuits, polos and travel jackets in the same team palette.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Handball Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with team polos, travel jackets, hoodies.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Athletics
Competition singlets
Plan competition singlets, split shorts, half tights and event-specific tops with appropriate bib space.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Athletics Training
Choose running tees, shorts and leggings for track, road or field sessions.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Athletics Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with warm-up tracksuits, quarter-zips. Coordinate warm-up tracksuits, quarter-zips, weather layers and travel polos.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Athletics Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with team polos, hoodies, weather layers.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Racket Sports
Performance polos and tees
Brief performance polos or tees with court shorts, skorts or dresses for your players.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Racket Sports Training
Plan practice tees, shorts and lightweight layers for drills and conditioning.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Racket Sports Warm-Ups
Prepare the squad for arrival and pre-game work with warm-up tops, tracksuits. Add warm-up tracksuits, club polos, hoodies and travel jackets.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Racket Sports Travel Wear
Keep the club recognisable beyond the venue with club polos, travel jackets, hoodies.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gi jacket & trousers
Send your preferred jacket cut, collar feel, trouser shape and weave reference. Mark the crest and patch areas and share the sizes you need.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
No-gi training set
Brief the rashguard and grappling shorts separately, including compression preference, colour coverage and front/back artwork.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Coach layer
Keep the academy visible outside the main training set with an optional warm-up top, specified and quoted as a separate piece.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Mixed Martial Arts
Fight shorts
Show us your preferred leg opening, waistband feel, side split and panel artwork. Include athlete sizes and sponsor positions, and name the event if these shorts are intended for competition.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Training rashguards
Plan the front, back and sleeve artwork separately. Tell us the intended fit and whether matching compression shorts or training shorts belong in the academy range.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Academy layer
A coordinated warm-up or travel jacket can carry the collection off the mat. Include it in your brief only if your programme needs it.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Boxing
Vest & trunks
Start with the vest cut and trunks silhouette. Send athlete sizes, waistband and trim references, corner colours and sponsor placements.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Walkout robe
Specify collar, cuff and belt treatments, embroidery locations and the drape you want. This is a separate piece from the ring kit.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Warm-up tracksuit
If your team needs coordinated arrival apparel, brief jacket and trouser sizes separately for athletes and corner staff.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Muay Thai
Muay Thai shorts
Show us the leg opening, wide waistband and length you prefer. Send front/back artwork and your size breakdown for the shorts first.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Training set
Plan a complementary training top and shorts as a distinct range. Tell us where the crest, colour blocking and sponsor elements should sit.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
Optional warm-up layer
If a jacket or walkout layer belongs in your collection, describe the garment you need so its availability and specification can be confirmed before quoting.
Proposed options; selected specification and availability require confirmation
04 / DECORATION & SWATCHES
Test the artwork on the selected textile.
Sublimation
For compatible polyester-rich fabrics, review colour and transfer behaviour on the intended base cloth. Fibre blend, base colour and the selected print process affect the result.
Screen printing
Match ink and curing to the fabric and the print’s required stretch. Review the print on the chosen material before agreeing repeat production.
Embroidery
Review stitch density, backing and placement on a sample. A light stretch top and a woven travel layer can need different embroidery treatments.
05 / YOUR MATERIAL BRIEF
Send the garment and material reference together.
List the sport, garment, intended use, target composition and weight, stretch preference, decoration, size quantities and delivery destination. Add a fabric code or reference swatch if you have one. Selected materials and availability are confirmed before the garment specification is agreed.
Send a fabric brief