RABRIC CHOICES FOR GOLFWEAR

Natural fabrics like cotton and silk, their characteristics, prices, and finishing applications

Fabric Categories

Natural Fibers

Cotton (Regular / Combed / Long-staple)

  • Characteristics: Breathable, absorbent, soft; long-staple cotton offers a finer, premium feel.
  • Price Positioning: Mid to high range, ideal for team orders and corporate uniforms.
  • Recommended Techniques: Screen printing, DTG digital printing, embroidery, heat transfer. Smooth surface ensures sharp, durable logos.

Silk (Mulberry / Tussah / Spun)

  • Characteristics: Lightweight, lustrous, excellent drape; delivers a luxurious, breathable experience.
  • Price Positioning: High-end to luxury, used for premium collections or limited editions.
  • Recommended Techniques: Fine embroidery, digital printing (special process), foil stamping. Best for small decorative details.
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E-co friendly fabrics such as modal, lyocell (tencel), and recycled polyester fibers, their characteristics, prices, and finishing applications

Fabric Categories

Eco-friendly Fabrics

Modal

  • Characteristics: Soft, smooth, breathable, excellent moisture absorption; silky comfort for warm climates.
  • Price Positioning: Mid to high — premium yet accessible.
  • Recommended Techniques: Screen printing, digital printing, light embroidery.

Lyocell (Tencel)

  • Characteristics: Eco-friendly, strong, breathable, moisture-wicking with smooth drape; soft, wrinkle-resistant, sustainable.
  • Price Positioning: Mid to high — higher than modal, ideal for sustainable premium golfwear.
  • Recommended Techniques: Digital printing, heat transfer, subtle embroidery.

Recycled Polyester

  • Characteristics: Made from PET bottles or waste; durable, lightweight, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, colorfast.
  • Price Positioning: Low to mid — affordable, valued for sustainability, widely used in performance golfwear.
  • Recommended Techniques: Screen printing, sublimation, heat transfer, embroidery.
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Synthetic fabrics such as polyester fiber, nylon, and spandex blends, their characteristics, prices, and finishing applications

Fabric Categories

Synthetic Performance Fabrics

Polyester

  • Characteristics: Lightweight, durable, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking, UV protection.
  • Price Positioning: Low–mid, ideal for bulk team uniforms.
  • Techniques: Sublimation, screen printing, heat transfer, embroidery.

Nylon

  • Characteristics: Strong, abrasion-resistant, smooth, flexible, quick-drying.
  • Price Positioning: Mid, more premium than polyester.
  • Techniques: Screen printing, heat transfer, embroidery.

Spandex Blends

  • Characteristics: Adds stretch, shape retention, and comfort for performance-driven fits.
  • Price Positioning: Mid–high, premium for technical golfwear.
  • Techniques: Heat transfer, screen printing, embroidery (with stabilizers).
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Features, pricing, and applicable processes of technical fabrics TPU/PU laminates, and moisture-wicking interlayers

Technical / Hybrid Fabrics

Technical / Hybrid Fabrics

TPU / PU Laminates (Water-Resistant)

  • Characteristics: Durable, flexible, waterproof and windproof barrier with breathable micro-porous design; ideal for golf outerwear.
  • Price Positioning: Mid–high, costlier than polyester due to technical processing.
  • Techniques: Heat transfer, high-frequency seam welding, embroidery with seam sealing. Not suited for sublimation.

Moisture-Wicking Interlayers

  • Characteristics: Lightweight, breathable synthetic fibers that pull sweat away, keeping golfers dry and comfortable. Commonly used as linings in polos and multi-layer apparel.
  • Price Positioning: Mid, an affordable upgrade over basic fabrics.
  • Techniques: Screen printing, heat transfer; light embroidery possible.
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    Performance First

    Fabrics engineered for movement, breathability, UV protection, anti-odor, quick-dry — optimized for golf wear.

  • White, gray chemical fiber knitted fabrics and sky blue cotton and linen fabrics hanging on a rack. They have OEKO‑TEX and GRS certifacation

    Sustainable & Certified

    We offer eco-fabrics like organic, modal, Tencel, recycled fibers. Certifications available on request (e.g. OEKO‑TEX, GRS).

  • A variety of fabrics in orange, blue, green, pink, etc. The fabrics are bright in color and soft. Qiandao can advise on fabric selection, mock sampling, and matching performance needs

    Expert Guidance & Fast Sampling

    Dedicated advisors advise on fabric selection, mock sampling, and matching performance needs. Service echoes “Starter Success Program” ethos.

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