Material Choices for arms on Airsoft Shirt

Ripready · September 17th, 2008, 00:07

Latest situation on the material. I was testing the polyester drifit and it seems to snag when I rub velcro on it hard. Sorry guys, it's my best simulation for rubbing against trees and foliage. So I wanted to know if breathabilty is more important or durability. I am set up for polyester/breathable garments which is what I intended to do for this market initially. However, I do have access or the ability to print onto cotton ripstop but it is more expensive and kind of opposite to the type of garments I normally produce. If I print onto cotton ripstop we are probably looking more like a 50-60USD garment rather than a 40-50USD but both will still be customizable.

Please answer the poll above

Chingyul · September 17th, 2008, 03:33

With printed on camo, how much does it fade when washed?
That seems to be a prevalent issue with replica (printed) camo around here.

Ripready · September 17th, 2008, 07:35

Almost all camo is printed onto either cotton or polyester with solvent based or dye based ink. So when washing your stuff you should flip it inside out and wash it in cold or warm water - hand wash preferably. Washing in hot will cause the ink to fade quicker over time.

So got some good news about the material. I found a polyester breathable material that is just as tough as Cotton Ripstop. It has the same feel but a different texture. Think this material is a good compromise so I'll probably go with this stuff for now.

However, you don't want to be wearing polyester if you get hit by an IED. But I doubt that will happen to anyone in this forum.

THE CAT · September 17th, 2008, 07:55

Printing on 50/50 NYCO or POLY (The weaving can be Twill or ripstop) is the good compromise. But printing on polyamid fiber is harder that cotton.

What kind of printing facility do you have access to?

Ripready · September 17th, 2008, 08:17

We have standard dye sublimation and direct garment printing with solvent based inks so we're fairly flexible in what we do. It's just a big waste going with cotton ripstop because there are already shirts available with this material. I wanted to build a breathable garment rather than a milspec type garment.

panda86 · September 17th, 2008, 11:42

Personally, I would opt for something lighter / more breathable.

Everyone already has "genuine" BDU's of some kind, or you can get the battle shirts with the wicking torsos / BDU sleeves (Crye or replica, CP gear, etc.), so my opinion is : why have Ripready make something you can already buy?

I would probably wear my regular BDU top in cooler weather, and wear a jersey like this for hotter days.

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View Poll Results: Materials used for Airsoft Shirt
Cotton ripstop - durable but more expensive, print quality not as good and not breathable	11	45.83%
Polyester Drifit - not as durable, less expensive, Breathable, print quality much better	13	54.17%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

September 17th, 2008, 00:07	#1
Ripready Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	Material Choices for arms on Airsoft Shirt Latest situation on the material. I was testing the polyester drifit and it seems to snag when I rub velcro on it hard. Sorry guys, it's my best simulation for rubbing against trees and foliage. So I wanted to know if breathabilty is more important or durability. I am set up for polyester/breathable garments which is what I intended to do for this market initially. However, I do have access or the ability to print onto cotton ripstop but it is more expensive and kind of opposite to the type of garments I normally produce. If I print onto cotton ripstop we are probably looking more like a 50-60USD garment rather than a 40-50USD but both will still be customizable. Please answer the poll above

September 17th, 2008, 03:33	#2
Chingyul Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta	With printed on camo, how much does it fade when washed? That seems to be a prevalent issue with replica (printed) camo around here. __________________ Archived Buy/Sell Rating

September 17th, 2008, 07:35	#3
Ripready Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	Almost all camo is printed onto either cotton or polyester with solvent based or dye based ink. So when washing your stuff you should flip it inside out and wash it in cold or warm water - hand wash preferably. Washing in hot will cause the ink to fade quicker over time. So got some good news about the material. I found a polyester breathable material that is just as tough as Cotton Ripstop. It has the same feel but a different texture. Think this material is a good compromise so I'll probably go with this stuff for now. However, you don't want to be wearing polyester if you get hit by an IED. But I doubt that will happen to anyone in this forum.

September 17th, 2008, 07:55	#4
THE CAT Banned Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Quebec City	Printing on 50/50 NYCO or POLY (The weaving can be Twill or ripstop) is the good compromise. But printing on polyamid fiber is harder that cotton. What kind of printing facility do you have access to?

September 17th, 2008, 08:17	#5
Ripready Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	We have standard dye sublimation and direct garment printing with solvent based inks so we're fairly flexible in what we do. It's just a big waste going with cotton ripstop because there are already shirts available with this material. I wanted to build a breathable garment rather than a milspec type garment.

September 17th, 2008, 11:42	#6
panda86 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC	Personally, I would opt for something lighter / more breathable. Everyone already has "genuine" BDU's of some kind, or you can get the battle shirts with the wicking torsos / BDU sleeves (Crye or replica, CP gear, etc.), so my opinion is : why have Ripready make something you can already buy? I would probably wear my regular BDU top in cooler weather, and wear a jersey like this for hotter days.

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