Performance knitwear has increased with more polyester options. This is due in part to the huge selection of moisture-wicking shirts. If you look in the retail stores, especially in the athletic department, you will see the vast majority of athletic wear is a blend of polyester. Most have moisture-wicking or dry blend properties to keep the consumer drier and more comfortable.
The polyester movement has also brought about a huge market for anti-bacterial and anti-odor finishes in fabrics. Without these anti-microbial features, a polyester shirt would help breed bacteria which produces an unpleasant aroma by the end of the day.
Some performance features for the polyester and synthetic fabrics include:
- Wicking and moisture management
- Anti-microbial and anti-odor
- No-curl collars
- Wrinkle resistant
- Fade-resistant
All of these features are now available to us more easily and cost efficiently. If you are in the market for these types of shirts for your custom screen printing and custom embroidery, we would love to have a conversation with you. We offer free, fair, competitive quotes for all your silk screening, digital printing, and embroidery. Give us a call. You won’t be disappointed.