Heavyweight athletic apparel engineered specifically for ice hockey team practices, scrimmages, and developmental camps. Built to withstand high-velocity impacts, stick checks, and aggressive boards contact while accommodating full upper-body protective gear (shoulder pads, elbow pads, and chest protectors). Manufactured for ice hockey clubs, amateur leagues, tournament organizers, and athletic brands requiring durable, custom-branded teamwear.
Technical Specifications
|
Parameter |
Specification |
Standard / Method |
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Fabric Construction |
100% High-Density Polyester (Tricot Mesh / Heavyweight Interlock Knit) |
ASTM D3776 |
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Fabric Weight |
220 GSM to 280 GSM (Customizable per team tier) |
ISO 3801 |
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Air Permeability |
450 to 600 mm/s (Optimized for thermal regulation) |
ISO 9237 |
|
Bursting Strength |
>= 450 kPa (Reinforced body zones) |
ISO 13938-1 |
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Color Fastness to Washing |
Grade 4-5 (Resistant to industrial laundering and chlorine) |
ISO 105-C06 |
|
Color Fastness to Rubbing |
Dry: Grade 4-5 / Wet: Grade 4 |
ISO 105-X12 |
|
Stitch Density |
10 to 12 stitches per inch (SPI) with 4-needle flatlock seams |
ISO 4916 |
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Size Range |
Youth (S-XL), Adult (S-XXXL), Goalie Cut |
North American Standard Sizing |
Product Features
Double-Layer Reinforced Yoke & Shoulders: Double-layered fabric panels across high-friction and high-stress zones (shoulders and upper chest) designed to reinforce body panels against friction during body checks and board collisions.
Pro-Weight Breathable Mesh: Open-hole tricot mesh on the back and underarms designed to facilitate airflow for heat dissipation during intense interval shifts.
Ergonomic Cut for Protective Gear: Generous sleeve width and a tailored torso taper patterned to fit over standard modular protective equipment without restricting arm extension or stick handling.
Reinforced V-Neck Collar: Double-fold ribbed or fabric-matched V-neck construction engineered to maintain shape during repeated equipment removal.
Optional Fight Strap Integration: Reinforced internal webbing loop at the lower back spine for teams requiring professional-spec security anchoring.
Tear-Resistant Hem: Bar-tacked reinforced side slits and a dropped rear hem designed to secure the jersey inside hockey pants during active play.
Customization Options
Printing & Branding Methods:
Digital Sublimation: Full-color, dye-sublimated graphics embedded directly into polyester fibers to prevent cracking, peeling, or fading over repeated wash cycles.
Tackle Twill Embroidery: Multi-layer sewn-on twill numbers, team crests, and letters with zigzag stitching for an authentic pro-level look.
Screen Printing / Silicone Heat Transfer: Sponsor logos and secondary branding applied with wash-resistant inks.
Design & Color Matching: Direct Pantone (PMS) and CMYK color matching to align with specific team brand guidelines.
Custom Cuts & Panels: Choice of solid color blocks, diagonal stripe inserts, lace-up pro collars, or traditional crew/V-neck styles.
Player Personalization: Variable data printing for individual player names, numbers, and captain patches (C/A) at zero extra template setup cost.
Manufacturing & Production
Production Workflow:
• Fabric Knitting & Dyeing: Batch-dyed polyester rolls tested for color fastness and shrinkage control before cutting.
• Computerized Laser Cutting: Automated cutting tables used to maintain dimensional accuracy across all size runs.
• Sublimation & Embellishment: Heat-press transfer and multi-head embroidery execution prior to garment assembly.
• Garment Assembly: High-speed industrial overlock and coverstitch sewing lines operated by apparel technicians.
• Equipment Capacity: Equipped with automated spreader tables, Mimaki/Roland large-format sublimation printers, Japanese Tajima multi-head embroidery machines, and 4-needle flatlock sewing units. Monthly output exceeds 80,000 units.
Standard Lead Times:
• Sample development: 5 to 7 business days.
• Bulk production: 15 to 25 business days (depending on order volume and customization complexity).
Quality Control
Fabric Testing (Incoming QC): Every fabric lot undergoes GSM verification, shade band checks against approved Pantone swatches, and shrinkage tests.
In-Process Inspection: Line supervisors conduct random dimensional checks on cut panels and monitor stitch tension during assembly to prevent puckering or skipped stitches.
Physical Strength Testing: Seam slippage and tensile strength are audited periodically using pull-test dynamometers to verify garment specifications under mechanical load.
Final Outgoing QC (AQL 2.5): Completed jerseys undergo a 100% visual inspection for stray threads, print alignment, correct size labeling, and color accuracy under D65 daylight simulation boxes before vacuum packing.
OEM & ODM Services
Private Label Solutions: Custom woven neck labels, care labels, hangtags, and polybag barcodes printed with client branding.
Full-Package Development (ODM): Technical sketches, CAD files, or physical reference samples processed by our product development team for material sourcing, pattern grading, and functional prototyping.
Confidentiality: Strict NDA compliance protecting proprietary team designs, sponsor logos, and custom graphics.
Applications
Amateur & Professional Clubs: Daily practice kits, minor league training sessions, and intra-squad scrimmage jerseys (available in paired light/dark color sets).
Hockey Training Camps & Academies: Heavy-duty practice jerseys structured for high-turnover use in intensive summer camps and youth programs.
Recreational Leagues & Tournaments: Standardized tournament uniforms with custom event branding and tiered player numbering.
Athletic Apparel Brands: Private-label teamwear manufacturing for hockey equipment brands expanding their soft-goods catalog.
FAQ
Q: What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for custom training jerseys?
A: The MOQ is 50 pieces per design, which can be split across standard size runs (e.g., Youth to Adult XXXL). For custom pantone fabric dye lots, the MOQ is 300 pieces.
Q: How do your sizes compare to standard North American hockey gear?
A: Our patterns are drafted directly from North American ice hockey sizing standards, ensuring proper clearance for shoulder and elbow protective gear without ordering an oversized fit. Detailed measurement specification charts are available upon request.
Q: Can we order physical pre-production samples before placing a bulk order?
A: Yes. We provide pre-production custom printed samples. Sample lead time is 7 days, with air express delivery directly to your facility for physical evaluation and testing.
Q: How do sublimation prints and fabrics perform under heavy use?
A: Dye-sublimation infuses ink directly into the polyester polymer, ensuring graphics do not crack, peel, or fade through standard industrial washing cycles. The heavyweight tricot mesh structure provides resistance to tearing and abrasion during routine on-ice play.
Request a Quote
To receive a detailed quotation, please provide the following project parameters:
Estimated order volume and size breakdown
Preferred fabric weight (GSM) and collar style
Customization method (Sublimation, Tackle Twill, or Screen Print)
Target delivery date and destination port / zip code
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