Sublimated Jerseys vs. Screen Printed: Why Sublimation Wins

Published on June 05, 2026

When it is time to order new custom team uniforms, you are usually faced with a big decision: should you go with traditional screen printed jerseys, or upgrade to fully sublimated jerseys? For decades, screen printing was the standard. But today, dye sublimation has completely taken over the sports uniform industry. Whether you are outfitting a hockey team, a baseball squad, or a local soccer club, understanding the difference is crucial.

What Are Screen Printed Jerseys?

Screen printing involves applying thick layers of ink on top of the jersey fabric. Each color requires a separate screen, and the ink is cured onto the surface using heat. While it is a common method for cheap t-shirts, it has major drawbacks for athletic wear.

  • Durability Issues: The ink sits on top of the fabric. After a few washes or a rough game, the numbers and logos will inevitably start to crack, peel, and fade.
  • Heavy and Uncomfortable: The thick ink adds weight to the jersey and blocks airflow, making the uniform hot and uncomfortable to play in.
  • Design Limitations: Because each color requires a new screen, complex designs or multi-colored logos become incredibly expensive to produce.

What Are Sublimated Jerseys?

Dye sublimation is a high-tech manufacturing process where the design, logos, numbers, and player names are dyed directly into the fabric of the jersey using extreme heat and pressure. The ink becomes part of the material itself.

  • Unmatched Durability: Because the design is infused into the fabric, sublimated jerseys will never crack, peel, or fade. They look brand new wash after wash, season after season.
  • Maximum Comfort: Sublimation does not add any weight or texture to the fabric. The jerseys remain lightweight, breathable, and flexible, offering pro-level comfort.
  • Unlimited Customization: Want a crazy gradient pattern? A massive full-chest logo with 10 different colors? With sublimation, you can print literally anything you can imagine at no extra cost.

Why MyJerseyz Only Sells Premium Sublimated Uniforms

At MyJerseyz, we believe your team deserves the absolute best. That is why we exclusively manufacture premium, full-dye sublimated jerseys for all sports. We refuse to sell gear that will fall apart halfway through your season.

The best part? We are the cheapest in North America. We offer these highest-quality sublimated materials at more than half the price of 99 percent of other companies. We believe in keeping costs low for youth and adult sports because everything is so expensive these days.

The MyJerseyz Advantage

When you choose MyJerseyz for your sublimated uniforms, you are not just getting a better product; you are getting a better experience:

  • Free Shipping: We ship anywhere in Canada and the USA completely free of charge.
  • No Minimums: Need to add one player mid-season? No problem. We never force you to buy extras.
  • Free Mockups: Our designers will create a custom 3D mockup of your sublimated design for free.
  • Free Physical Samples: We will send you a sample so you can feel the premium sublimated quality before you order.

Ready to Make the Switch to Sublimation?

Stop wasting team funds on screen printed jerseys that peel after three washes. Upgrade to premium sublimated uniforms and give your team a pro-level look that lasts for years.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact MyJerseyz today for your free quote and custom mockup!