Compression wear and matching team kits are one of the fastest-growing categories for gyms building a brand identity beyond just Gis and gloves. Here is what to consider before placing a wholesale order.
1. Fabric Blends for Compression Wear
Polyester-spandex blends (typically 80/20 or 85/15) are the standard for compression rash guards, shorts, and spats. Higher spandex content improves stretch and recovery, while polyester content affects how well the fabric takes sublimation dye.
2. Fit and Sizing Considerations
Compression wear runs closer to the body than standard training apparel, so sizing charts should reference body measurements (chest, waist, hip) rather than generic S/M/L labels alone. Providing a detailed size chart reduces exchange requests significantly.
3. Sublimation for Team Kits
All-over sublimated designs are the standard for team kits — allowing full-color gym logos, patterns, and sponsor placements without the cracking or fading risk of screen printing. See our dedicated guide on sublimation printing for a deeper technical comparison.
4. Building a Cohesive Team Look
Matching rash guards, shorts, and spats within a single sublimated design system helps gyms build a recognizable team identity for competitions and social media content — a detail many smaller brands overlook until a competitor's team stands out on the mats first.
5. Order Quantities and Team Discounts
Compression wear and team kits are typically ordered in sets aligned to team or class roster size. Bulk per-unit pricing generally improves at higher quantities, so gyms benefit from consolidating orders across multiple class groups rather than ordering piecemeal.
6. Custom Branding Options
Beyond sublimated designs, compression wear can include:
- Individual name/number printing for team rosters
- Matching gym-branded packaging
- Coordinated colorways across gis, rashguards, and shorts
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