Things you Need to know about Sublimated Clothing

At Spida Sports, we specialise in creating sublimated clothing. We use the latest technologies in creating amazing looking sportswear that also helps you in your game. We offer sublimation for different sportswear such as dart shirts, BMX jerseys, bowling shirts, and any other sport. Wearing these sublimated uniforms will truly inspire the team. 

Today, this is one of the most popular ways to print sportswear. It is a strong, high-quality print that looks great and allows the shirt to still be breathable which is perfect for sportswear. Before ordering your sublimated sportswear, here’s what you need to know.

The Process of Sublimation

What sets sublimation apart others is the sublimation process. This is what gives the clothes that beautiful design and overall quality. Instead of simply laying the ink on the fabric, it is actually incorporated into the cloth. This is done by heating the ink enough for it to turn into gas. 

The fabric is also heated so the pores open up. The ink in the gas state then enters the pores of the fabric. Once cooled, the ink sets in the cloth and the process is done.

This process of sublimated clothing is what gives it its unique attributes and benefits.

Benefits of Sublimated Clothing

The first and foremost benefit of using sublimation for printing is that it creates a colourful, vibrant design onto the shirt which other processes can’t give. We can actually use a high-definition image for the design and it would retain the quality.

Another benefit is durability. Because the design is incorporated into the fabric of the shirt, it will not fade away easily or get scratched off. 

When designing for sublimation printing, you can actually make use of unlimited colours. The process can handle any and all colours and they would look fantastic.

The overall finish of sublimated clothing is very smooth and soft. This is the perfect process if you want to keep the soft quality of the fabric you want to use.

And, as compared to other printing methods, sublimation printing is environmentally friendly.

Fabrics for Sublimated Clothing

A common misconception about sublimation clothing is that you can only use shirts that are 100% polyester. Although it is true that this is the only fabric that can hold the ink properly, using polyester-blends are actually very efficient as well. Depending on the blend, poly-blends can even give unique characteristics to the design.

You can also use nylon, spandex, and lycra fabrics for sublimation printing which would also provide great results.

Here are the top 5 Material choices for Sports Uniforms.

As for the colour, it is ideal to make use of white or other light-coloured shirts so that the design shows up properly. This is because sublimation ink is relatively transparent so it looks better on lighter colours. 

If you are in need of sublimation clothing in Australia, Spida Sports is the place to go. We are here to help you through the entire process from designing to manufacturing your sublimated sportswear. You can contact us to learn more or place an order by emailing info@spidasports.com.au or calling 1300 864 755. 

The Advantages of Sublimated Sportswear

One of the most popular methods of printing today is called sublimation. It is probably the best method to get high-resolution images and designs printed on a shirt. There is no resolution loss when compared to the original and it is very clear. Because of this, sublimated sportswear has become a popular choice for teams in different sports.

What is Sublimation?

Normally when printing on a surface, there is usually a step that involves water or liquid. Sublimation is actually the process of turning solid into a gas without going through the liquid phase by using a chemical reaction.

In order to create sublimated sportswear, a digital printer is first needed to create the image or design onto a sublimation transfer paper with the ink. The paper is then placed onto a heat press along with the sportswear and it will be exposed to extremely high heats reaching more than 200°C.

The exposure to heat allows the ink to transfer from the paper to the material directly from solid to gas. No liquid state. 

Once the ink is in gas form, they are able to permeate the fibres of the sportswear and stay in there. After heat is removed from the equation, the ink left inside starts to solidify and is locked in permanently. 

The high heat also serves a secondary purpose where it helps open up the pores of the sportswear so that the ink can get in easily. And once the heat is removed, it closes the pores as well. This is how sublimated sportswear achieves its high-quality look and design.

To know more, follow these blogs: The Process of Sublimation Sportswear. & What is Sublimation and Why is it Trendy for Your Sportswear?

Advantages of Sublimated Sportswear

There are a lot of advantages when using sublimation to print on sportswear. This is why it has become a popular choice for different sports such as darts, BMX, fishing, team racing, and many more.

Colour

As mentioned a few times already, one of the main advantages of sublimated sportswear is that it displays graphics and design like no other. It allowed for beautiful and sophisticated designs to be possible like the Storm sublimated dart shirt. 

This process can even be used to place photographs onto the sportswear.

Cost-Efficient

When you consider the amount of colour and design that sublimated sportswear can carry, this is a very good deal. Try to do the same using different methods and not only will it be more expensive, but the result would be very different as well.

Strong Print

Unlike others, sublimation is a very strong print. Because it permeates the fabric itself, it actually becomes part of the sportswear. It will not scratch off or wash off no matter how many times it goes through hand washing. This is another point why this process can be considered a cost-efficient is because it will last a long time.

How to get Sublimated Sportswear?

Looking for sportswear for your dart team? Or is it for your fishing buddies? How about a team uniform for when riding down the road on BMX? No matter the sport, if you are in need of sublimated sportswear, you don’t have to look further. At Spida Sports, we offer high-quality sportswear that will make you and your team proud. Contact us today so we can get this started. 

Upgrade Your Wardrobe with these New Custom Dart Shirts

T-shirts are a wardrobe staple. They are everywhere. Anyone can wear them. They can be bought anywhere-shirts can be customised for any event.

These are some of the events when you need a custom shirt made for you. 

1. Bachelor Parties 
2. Corporate Events 
3. Class Reunions 
4. Fundraising Events 
5. Charity 
6. Company Trip or Excursion 
7. Sporting Events 
8. Family Reunion
9. Birthday Celebrations 
10. Group Travel 

There are no limits to how you want to use a custom shirt. Today, almost anyone can get a shirt for their events.  Now, if you are wondering if you have options for custom dart shirts, yes you do. 

Spida Sports line of custom-made dart shirts is made according to your taste. You can bring life to the event by dressing up your team with customised illustrations of what represents your team. 

Here’s what you get with Spida Sports Custom Dart Shirts: 

1. Splash in full -coloured custom design dart shirts 
2. Shirts are made up of premium micromesh material giving you all day of freshness and comfort.
3. They come with Raglan sleeves offering the ultimate ease in movement, especially when you aim for that bullseye. 
4. You also get the option to add individual names to your team or family shirts.
5. Shirt designs come with a guarantee to withstand ordinary wear and tear.

Here are some options to choose from for your next Dart Event. 

The Adina Darts Shirt is a tribute to all the Aboriginal players (Past and present). This shirt was created to inspire overcoming challenges and get the best in life by moving and never backing down in the face of atrocity. 

Adina Darts Shirt

The Bombshell Dart Shirt is a must-have for your dart shirts collection! This collection was inspired by the never-ending desire to keep hitting targets. No other custom design shirts speak for the love of darts better than this one. Ideal for female teams. 

Bombshell Dart Shirt

The Fusion Dart Shirt is simple yet striking. Ideal for male teams.  This collection exudes confidence like no other. Get your team to look stunning and stand out in bright red for that, “hit me with your best shot” look. 

Fusion Dart Shirt

The best thing about custom made dart shirts: 

1. Inexpensive 

Production is relatively cheap especially if you are supplying your team regularly. If you are looking to sponsor a family sports event, then having your custom sportswear for everyone will give you major savings. 

2. Time Saver

Imagine attending a sporting event for more than three days.  A custom dart shirt will never let you down. It saves you time from worrying about what your next wardrobe is.

3. Easy Recognition

Show off your team spirit with a positive vibe. Wearing team uniforms in your dart events provides easy recognition, making it easier for coordinators to show you in to join your team or to inspire your fans.

4. Enhances Security 

Aside from easy recognition, wearing custom made shirts will eliminate the risks of strangers joining or partaking in the event. This is important especially if there are young children involved in the game or entering the event.

5. Less Distraction 

Having your team wear the same shirt minimises the chances of each showing off or comparing design or fabric material. Team uniforms prevent an individual from standing out but encourages a team to work together and shine together. Less distraction means better game results. 

6. Trend-Proof

A custom made sportswear will never go out of style. They will go out of design but not style. Custom wear has been proven to withstand any fashion trends since the focus is not on the individual design but on what is reflected by the team’s core values and causes, they support. 

7. Makes Everyone a Brand Evangelist 

Custom made shirts are a free strategic marketing tool. Let’s say you are joining a sporting event or a company sports fest, or interagency team building. Custom shirts for your teams, make your brands, company or team stand out. They are good promotional material for any kind. Have a custom dart shirt with a design showing your support for breast cancer prevention or support for women’s month. 

For affordable, high-quality and eye-catching custom dart shirts in Australia, you can trust the design team of Spida Sports. Reach out today to design your custom team-wear.

Hit a Home Run in your new Custom Baseball Jersey

Are you a Baseball player?

While it’s obvious that every player loves to be recognised for their talents in playing their respective sport, most players can also achieve fame for their style.

One of the easiest and effective ways is to customise your Baseball Jersey. Let your imagination flow and bring us the design that sweeps everyone by surprise. Spida Sports are always ready to assist with any specific requirements or designs.

Colours and designs can be customised according to your request. The prints are sublimated onto your jerseys which means vibrant colours and a soft feel without compromising on quality.

As sublimated clothing specialists, Spida Sports utilises the latest technologies in sportswear fabrics and manufacturing. We offer full color sublimated baseball jerseys with great designs and unlimited results. Our jerseys are light and comfortable, adjustable to your every move.

Here are some benefits when choosing Spida Sports for your new Custom Baseball Jerseys:

1. Ultra mesh Medium Weight polyester fabric 

Our baseball jerseys are made up of ultra-medium weight polyester fabric. This means you will be comfortable during the match.

2. Designs that will Never Fade

The designs will never fade as they are printed using the sublimated process.

3. Names and Numbers added to your Baseball Jerseys at no Extra Cost

Your jersey will be incomplete without your name and number on it. There is no extra cost to add your name and numbers to your baseball jersey.

4. Unlimited Design Options

We offer unlimited options welcoming any designs you would like to choose. Designs are endless!


If you are unsure about your designs, then our skilled graphic designers will help you to create an outstanding Baseball jersey. We have professional designers with many years of experience

Spida Sports is a well-known sportswear brand that supplies customised teamwear uniforms throughout Australia as well as to other countries. We provide high-quality sportswear.

Call one of our friendly team members at 1300 864 755 or visit website here or email us at enquiries@promocorner.com.au

Add 'Pro' factor to your Fishing with Spida's Custom Fishing Shirts

Fishing is not a sport but a hobby. It is usually done during the summer months or under warmer conditions.  This means anglers (not fishermen) must endure and withstand the scorching heat of the sun and bear the risks of skin damage to the harmful UV rays, the drying effect of humidity and wind, and sometimes, even the disturbing itch caused by bug bites. 

Some risk their skin health for a worthwhile experience without the proper fishing outfit. Constant exposure to extreme heat has been proven fatal and could lead to serious skin diseases. Hence, if you want a limited exposure, but with greater chances of reeling that monstrous catch, then you should come prepared for the summer with the right gear and clothing for a summer fishing success and safety.

You need to have the best fishing shirts to get the most out of your fishing expedition. A fishing shirt should keep you comfortable and protected while you fish carelessly under the warm weather. Get the best fitting and fishing friendly wear from Spida Sports. 

Custom Fishing Jerseys

We’ve done the research and compiled a list of the best fishing shirt features you should look for your next fishing excursion. This is your fishing shirts with superpowers, to say the least. 

A good fishing shirt should be made for perfect angling. 

Here’s a list of the basic fishing shirt:

1. Look for shirts that allow full range motion. Opt for well-designed sleeves and a yoked back, for they support 360 degrees of movement. 
2. High collared shirts offer additional sun protection for your neck. Go for adjustable collars you can freely move up or down or as the need arises.
3. Look for shirts with Swiss arm tabs that allow you to tuck or hook elbows.
4. Go for vented mesh backs that allow wind breeze to flow towards your skin, giving you a shirtless feeling.
5. Ensure your shirt has a long tail, so it stays tucked in especially when angling for farther reach. 
6. Have 2-6 pockets that are accessible and offer easy reach and easy accessibility, not too many but enough to hold the necessaries of fishing and easing the warm weather.

Functional Features of your Next Fishing Shirt 

Fabric Type 

Types of Fabrics

The most important component of any fishing shirt is its fabric. Knowing the fabric of your garment makes you aware of its given functionality in any given activity. The most popular options: 

1. Cotton offers comfort, breathability, and softness. It’s also one of the slow-drying fabric out there. 
2. Polyester is a synthetic garment fabric stretch and shrink resistant and most importantly quick drying.
3. Nylon is popular for its superior strength and resilience, but it gives you that warm feeling unlike the breathable qualities of cotton.
4. Nylon ripstop however is lightweight and water repellent that resists ordinary ripping and tearing during strenuous movements. 
5. Cool Dry. Fast cooling and lightweight
6. Supplex® is highly breathable, stretch resistant, colourfast and quick drying, ideal for a long day under the sun. 
7. Coolmax® is a quick-drying, breathable fabric that resists fading, shrinking and wrinkling. 
8. Dri-Release® offers the best qualities of natural and synthetic fibres. 
9. Ultra-Dry™offers exceptional next-to-the-skin comfort comes from the ultrasoft inner surface. Prevents the growth of odour-causing bacteria.

Read, "5 Top Material Choices for Sports Uniform" to know more about fabric types.

Fabric Enhancements

Make sure to double check what other enhancements your shirt fabric offers. It’s important for any person staying under UV rays for hours to move freely, always feel cool and be protected from the suns’ harmful rays. 

1. Insect repellent. If you hate insect sprays or lotions, then go for clothing able to ward off insects. Some fabrics come pre-treated with insect repellent. This will protect you from mosquitoes, ticks and fly bites and normally can hold up protection up to 25 washings. 
2. Stain Resistance. Another enhancement making shirts low-maintenance is using Teflon® on clothing that repels water and water-based stains and helps remove oil-based stains with easy rubbing. 
3. UV Protection. UV's protection has been a standard when hitting the beach. It comes as a necessity when staying too long under the scorching heat.  Look for clothing with UPF proof. Note the darker the shade of the garment the more it is effective at preventing UV rays. 
• Good UV protection (UPF 15 to 24)
• Very good UV protection (UPF 25 to 39)
• Excellent UV protection (UPF 40 to 50+)
4. Odor Control. You will be dealing with sweat and stinky smell all day. It is always a good idea to keep fish smell outside of your body and your body sweat to a minimum to eliminate bacterial build up. Professional fishing shirts make use of antimicrobial and bacteriostat properties to counter body odour. 

The advent of technological updates on clothing has fishing shirts more functional and comfortable.  The next time you are planning on upgrading your fishing gear, also keep in mind to upgrade your fishing shirts to look like a pro. 

Spida Sports can help you find the most suitable fishing shirts for your upcoming fishing excursion. Contact us today to know your custom shirt options. 

What is Sublimation and Why is it Trendy for Your Sportswear?

With the evolving of technology, there is now a number of techniques that are available in the textile industry. One of these is Sublimation printing.

What is Sublimation?

By definition, sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas phase without passing through the intermediate liquid phase.

Sublimation Printing is a type of a digital printing technique that utilises this process with ink and synthetic fibers. Ink is transferred from a solid state. The artwork is printed first to a paper while applying heat & pressure the print is transferred into a gas state which allows the molecules to become embedded into the fibres of the fabric. 

In more technical terms, a sublimation printing uses a sublimation printer which employs a printing process that uses heat to transfer dye. It is also known as heat transfer or paper print.

Why Choose Sublimation Printing?

1. You get 3-Dimensional printing
2. It is environment-friendly
3. You have unlimited colors to choose from, there are so many colors that can be produced with sublimation
4. Full customisation! Sublimation Printing is ideal if you want to customise your design specially if you would want to add names, numbers, etc.
5. Quick and easy to produce - you can have it done the same day, depending on the demand needed

Sublimation Printing Process

With all the advantages of sublimation, it is really obvious why it has become popular in the world of digital printing especially when it comes to printing sportswear. 

When buying new sportswear, you are making an investment. That's why it is really important to know what to look out for in quality gear. It should be comfortable, you may also want to consider the fabric used and the design. With sublimation printing, the design is endless, and you can customise your own!

Want to have custom shirts for fishing and racing? How about jerseys and hoodies?

Spida Sports can provide you with all the sublimation print you need. Spida Sports utilizes the latest technologies in sportswear fabrics & manufacturing. Check out our online shop here.

Quality sportswear for a Sporting Event

Choosing the right sportswear for any sporting event is important to create that initial first impression. Wearing the correct sportswear not only enhances your performance but is an opportunity to stand out as well as being comfortable.

Quality sportswear depends upon various factors such as:

Fabric

The fabric should be comfortable as well as being stretchable and able to breathe. With further advancements in technology the choice now is to have sublimated uniforms.

We make quality custom sublimated sportswear with full-color printing to suit any sports event such as basketball, baseball, cricket, rugby, soccer, fishing and the like.  The uniforms are made from the most advanced cool-dry technology which is ideal for the Australian climate. Another great advantage of sublimated sportswear is that it won’t peel, crack or fade. 

For the best fabric/material choices for sportswear, do follow this blog "5 Top Material Choices for Sports Uniform".

Stitching 

The stitching is significant to the quality of any sportswear. Correct stitching is applied to the material so that it is strong enough to accommodate your many and varied moves while participating in any sporting event. 

Designs 

Sportswear designs vary according to the type of sport. For example, if you need to move fast and be comfortable at the same time while running or mountain climbing, the attire is designed accordingly. 

Facts: The flying squirrel’s wings have been copied in order to produce suits for sky diving.

Sublimated Polo Shirts Designs

Sportswear designs vary according to weather conditions such as snow or humid conditions. The fabrics for cold weather are designed so that the person wearing it gets is warm and can move easily in the cold weather. Our tailored designs enable you to perform at your best and gives you the optimum performance. 

Colours

Spida Sports guarantees that your colors remain stable without bleeding. Add a logo to your sportswear in any color or design. Refer to our Mad Hatters project to see our work examples.

If you are looking for high-quality sportswear or teamwear for any sporting event contact us here or speak to one of your friendly team members at +61 1300 864 755.  We are specialists in the field and can help you with all your sportswear needs.