Guide · Materials
How to Choose the Right Fabric for Custom Team Apparel
Materials Series·How-to
Fabric choice is one of the most overlooked decisions in team apparel — and one of the easiest to get wrong by defaulting to whatever a supplier offers first.
| Fabric | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| 100% cotton | Office wear, comfort | Wrinkles, less durable under heavy use |
| Cotton/poly blend | Everyday team apparel | Good balance of comfort and durability |
| Performance/moisture-wicking | Active or field roles | Higher cost per unit |
| Heavyweight fleece | Outdoor, cooler climates | Bulkier, less packable |
Match fabric to the role, not the trend
A soft, fashion-weight tee looks great in a mockup but wears out fast in a warehouse role. Start from how the apparel will actually be used, then choose fabric — not the reverse.
The best-looking fabric on screen isn't always the one that survives daily wear.
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