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How to Choose the Best Fabric for Custom Race T-Shirts
Coolmax vs Hexi vs Cooldry — which fabric delivers the best performance for your event?
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Contact UsCoolmax vs Hexi vs Cooldry — which fabric delivers the best performance for your event? Understanding the technical differences can transform your participant experience.
We break down moisture management, breathability, durability, and print compatibility to help you make the right choice for your race.
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Coolmax vs Hexi vs Cooldry — which fabric delivers the best performance for your event?
Read MoreThe printing method directly affects durability, color quality, and brand impact.
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Read MoreCoolmax vs Hexi vs Cooldry — Choosing the right fabric impacts comfort, performance, and perceived quality.
When participants wear your event t-shirt, they expect comfort, breathability, and durability. The wrong fabric can lead to chafing, overheating, and a negative perception of your brand. At XPORTIX, we work with premium performance fabrics that ensure participants feel great throughout the race.
Which fabric is best for hot weather races?
CoolMax is our top recommendation for hot conditions due to its superior moisture-wicking properties.
Can I sublimate on all these fabrics?
Yes, all three fabrics work excellently with sublimation printing, producing vibrant, long-lasting designs.
What's the minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order is 50 units per design, making it accessible for events of all sizes.
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The printing method directly affects durability, color quality, and brand impact.
Sublimation is a digital printing process where heat and pressure transfer ink directly into the fabric fibers. The result is a design that becomes part of the fabric — not just a layer on top.
Screen printing uses stencils (screens) to apply layers of ink onto the fabric. Each color requires a separate screen, making it ideal for simple designs with solid colors.
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Full customization gives your brand complete control over identity and quality.
Printing on blank t-shirts is like putting a sticker on a generic product — it works, but it doesn't feel premium. Your brand deserves better.
When you go fully custom, you control every aspect of the garment's construction:
Blank garments come in standard sizes that may not fit your target audience. Custom apparel allows you to create a consistent fit across all sizes, ensuring every participant looks and feels great.
Fully customized apparel positions your event or brand as premium. When participants receive a uniquely designed garment rather than a generic shirt with a print, the perceived value increases significantly.
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Build a race kit participants actually use and remember.
A well-designed race kit transforms a single-day event into a lasting brand experience. Participants who receive quality merchandise become brand ambassadors.
The centerpiece of any kit. Moisture-wicking, breathable, and sublimated with your brand.
Practical sun protection with high visibility for your brand.
Useful for carrying race day essentials, seen throughout the event.
High-impact branding on a functional item participants will reuse.
Focus on items that participants will actually use after race day. Socks, bags, and accessories have longer brand visibility than single-use items.
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Performance starts in the fabric and finishes in the construction.
The foundation of any performance running shirt is its ability to move sweat away from the skin. Look for fabrics with:
Strategic mesh zones in high-heat areas like the back, underarms, and chest allow air circulation. XPORTIX integrates these zones seamlessly into our custom designs.
Running shirts need to move with the body. Quality performance fabrics maintain their shape wash after wash, ensuring a consistent fit throughout the garment's lifespan.
Flatlock seams prevent chafing, while raglan sleeves provide greater arm mobility. These construction details separate performance shirts from basic activewear.
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Small item, powerful branding opportunity.
Sublimation allows for 360-degree printing on socks — every inch can showcase your brand. Unlike embroidery or screen printing, there are no limitations on colors or complex designs.
Socks make excellent additions to race kits, corporate gift packages, and team uniforms. They're also perfect for smaller events where custom socks create a memorable takeaway.
Add custom socks to your order
Outerwear must perform in real weather conditions.
Consider fleece linings for events in cooler climates. Mesh lining works well for milder conditions where breathability is priority.
Sublimation works beautifully on polyester outerwear, allowing full chest designs and sleeve logos. For fleece, embroidery provides a premium look.
Custom outerwear for your event
Polos elevate your brand presence instantly.
Premium, textured appearance. Ideal for logos. Works on any fabric weight. Minimum 12 pieces recommended.
Full color, all-over designs. Requires polyester. Perfect for bold, creative branding.
Custom polo shirts for your team
Versatility and function increase long-term brand exposure.
Neck gaiters are incredibly versatile — they work as:
Neck gaiters excel at trail races, cycling events, desert races, and outdoor festivals. They're lightweight, packable, and useful in various conditions.
Add custom gaiters to your event
A premium accessory that enhances the participant experience.
Custom towels for your next event