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. 

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.