Fabric guide
Every Stitchfields fabric is a sublimation-grade polyester knit, so colors stay bright and graphics never crack, peel or fade. Here's how they compare.
Which jersey fabric should we choose?
ProKnit Interlock (180 gsm) for most teams; AirMesh Micro (160 gsm) for hot Southern summers; FlexFit 4-Way Stretch for fitted fastpitch cuts; Heritage Heavyweight (220 gsm) for a premium pro button-front look.
180 gsm100% polyester
Smooth, soft hand with a crisp, bright print surface.
Best for: Everyday game jerseys, sharpest print detail
160 gsm100% polyester micromesh
Tiny open-knit holes for maximum airflow; dries fast.
Best for: Summer tournaments and hot climates
150 gsm100% polyester birdseye
Light, slightly textured, wicks sweat; stays opaque.
Best for: Lightweight jerseys, practice and spirit tees
190 gsm88% polyester / 12% spandex
Moves with the athlete; slight matte finish.
Best for: Fitted women's cuts, volleyball, fastpitch
220 gsm100% polyester interlock
Substantial, pro-style drape; most durable.
Best for: Premium button-front, hockey and rugby
260 gsmPolyester / spandex double knit
Heavy, stretchy double knit that resists grass stains and slide burns, with reinforced knees and a belted waist.
| Fabric | Weight | Blend | Stretch | Airflow | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProKnit Interlock | 180 gsm | 100% polyester | ●●○○○ | ●●●○○ | Everyday game jerseys, sharpest print detail |
| AirMesh Micro | 160 gsm | 100% polyester micromesh | ●●●○○ | ●●●●● | Summer tournaments and hot climates |
| DryEye Birdseye | 150 gsm | 100% polyester birdseye | ●●○○○ | ●●●●○ | Lightweight jerseys, practice and spirit tees |
| FlexFit 4-Way Stretch | 190 gsm | 88% polyester / 12% spandex | ●●●●● | ●●●○○ | Fitted women's cuts, volleyball, fastpitch |
| Heritage Heavyweight | 220 gsm | 100% polyester interlock | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ | Premium button-front, hockey and rugby |
Want to feel the fabric first? Teams ordering 12+ can request a free sample jersey in their chosen fabric.
For most travel baseball teams, a 180 gsm 100% polyester interlock is the best all-round choice: smooth for sharp printing, durable and comfortable. Hot-climate teams should choose a 160 gsm micromesh, and teams wanting a premium pro feel can choose a 220 gsm heavyweight interlock.
Fitted fastpitch cuts work best in a polyester-spandex blend (around 88/12) with 4-way stretch, which moves with pitchers and catchers. For a looser cut in hot weather, micromesh or birdseye is cooler.
Sublimation dye only bonds with polyester fibers. On cotton the ink washes out, so all sublimated uniforms use polyester or polyester-spandex fabrics.
GSM is grams per square meter, the weight of the fabric. Higher gsm is heavier and more durable; lower gsm is lighter and cooler. Jerseys typically range from 150 to 220 gsm.
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