Polyester T-Shirt Wholesale Guide: Sports, Sublimation, Pricing

# Polyester T-Shirt Wholesale Buying Guide

Polyester t-shirts are the preferred fabric for sportswear, sublimation printing, and durability-demanding applications. What you need to know when buying wholesale polyester t-shirts.

Polyester Fabric Types

1. Micro Polyester (100-140gsm)

**Use**: Sports jersey, running tee, cycling

**Feature**: Very lightweight, quick-dry, breathable

**Print**: Ideal for sublimation ✓

**Price**: Most economical polyester

2. Interlock Polyester (150-180gsm)

**Use**: Daily wear, school uniform, corporate

**Feature**: Double-knit, thicker and softer

**Print**: Sublimation + screen printing

**Price**: Medium

3. Mesh Polyester (100-120gsm)

**Use**: Basketball jersey, vest, undershirt

**Feature**: Perforated structure, maximum airflow

**Print**: Sublimation

**Price**: Economical

4. Pique Polyester (180-220gsm)

**Use**: Polo shirt, golf tee

**Feature**: Textured surface, elegant look

**Print**: Sublimation + embroidery

**Price**: Medium-high

Wholesale Polyester T-Shirt Prices 2026

For reference, cotton crew neck t-shirt prices (50-99 pcs / 100+ pcs): 160gsm Regular ₺340 / ₺310; Polo Collar (Lacoste-Pique knit) ₺420 / ₺390.

*Prices exclude VAT (+10%) and shipping; minimum order 50 pieces.*

Polyester vs Cotton: When to Choose Polyester?

Choose polyester:

✅ Sports and outdoor activities

✅ If sublimation printing is planned

✅ Quick-dry product needed

✅ Durability is priority

✅ Low budget, high quantity

Choose cotton:

✅ Daily comfortable use

✅ DTG or screen printing

✅ Comfort and softness priority

✅ Premium brand perception

Sublimation Printing + Polyester

Sublimation printing only works on polyester fabrics. If you want sublimation-printed products, polyester is mandatory.

Which Polyester is Suitable for Sublimation?

✅ 100% polyester white/light color

✅ Micro polyester (best print quality)

❌ 65%+ cotton blends (print fades)

❌ Dark colored polyester

Sublimation-Printed Polyester T-Shirt Prices

Use Cases

1. **Sports teams**: Football, basketball, volleyball jerseys 2. **E-sports**: Gaming team jerseys 3. **School sports**: PE t-shirts 4. **Running groups**: Marathon, park run 5. **Cycling**: Cycling club jerseys 6. **Promotions**: Event t-shirts (economical option)

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