Wholesale Activewear

How to choose wholesale activewear

Fabric performance is the whole point here, so read the fiber content. Polyester and poly-blend interlock and jersey knits wick sweat and dry fast, which is what athletic customers expect. For sublimation printing, you need light-colored 100 percent polyester, since the dye bonds only to synthetic fibers. If the customer wants a softer cotton-like hand with some performance, a poly-cotton blend splits the difference.

Decorating synthetic fabrics

Synthetics behave differently under decoration. Polyester is heat-sensitive, so screen printers should use low-bleed or poly inks and lower cure temperatures to avoid dye migration that tints the print. Heat-applied transfers need films rated for stretch and performance fabric so they flex with the garment. Sublimation gives the most durable, hand-free result on white polyester because the design becomes part of the fiber.

Can activewear be sublimated?

Light-colored 100 percent polyester activewear is ideal for sublimation, since the dye bonds only to synthetic fibers and will not take on cotton. For blends or dark colors, use low-bleed screen inks or stretch-rated heat transfers instead.

Do team orders qualify for better pricing?

Yes. You can mix sizes and colors within a style and the combined count reaches the next of six quantity-break tiers, so a full roster order lands at a lower per-unit price than a handful of pieces.

How is activewear packaged when it ships to my customer?

Every shipment goes out in plain, unbranded packaging, so you can send it straight to your client. In-stock orders placed before 1 PM EST ship the same day from the closest warehouse.