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Custom Piped Softball Pants for Teams & Clubs

Last updated: June 13, 2026

If the solid pant reads clean, the piped pant reads classic. Custom piped softball pants carry a contrast braid down each outer leg seam. the pro look teams have worn for a century. Empire Five Athletics builds them in a ~240 GSM polyester double-knit that takes sliding and diving, with an elastic belt-loop waistband and your choice of open, elastic, or knicker leg opening.

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Softball · Game Pants

Contrast Side Piping On a Softball-Grade Double-Knit Pant

Custom piped softball pants are the classic game pant in our custom softball range. a solid base color with a contrast soutache braid sewn down each outer leg seam in your team color. Built on a ~240 GSM polyester double-knit that takes sliding and diving harder than the 200 GSM body of our full-button and crew-neck jerseys. Elastic waistband with belt loops for a softball belt, a zip fly, and double-knee reinforcement on request. The leg opening is yours to set. open-bottom worn long over the shoe, an elastic-bottom cuff, or a knicker length for stirrup socks. Want the same pant with no braid? That is the solid cut. Order them in your kit colorway alongside the jerseys.

  • ~240 GSM Polyester Double-Knit
    Heavier than the jersey body, built for the abrasion of sliding and diving. Smooth sublimation-ready face.
  • Contrast Side Piping
    A sewn soutache braid down each outer leg seam in your team color. The defining pro-style detail of this cut.
  • Belt-Loop Waist + Zip Fly
    Elastic waistband with belt loops that fit a softball belt, plus a zip fly. Double-knee reinforcement on request.
  • Solid, Pinstripe, or Full Sublimation
    Run a clean solid base, sublimated pinstripes, or an all-over design. The side stripe can be braid or printed.
  • Adult & Youth Size Range
    Adult XS-4XL plus a full youth run. Custom waist and inseam on request for tall or short rosters.
  • 3-Week Worldwide Delivery
    Free tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries. Rush production available on request.

Materials & Construction

A ~240 GSM polyester double-knit built for the abrasion of sliding and diving, with a contrast soutache braid sewn down each outer leg seam, an elastic belt-loop waistband, and your choice of open, elastic, or knicker leg opening.

Fabric
~240 GSM Polyester Double-Knit (Softball-Grade)
Composition
100% polyester double-knit, abrasion-resistant for sliding; smooth sublimation-ready outer face; elastic waistband with belt loops and zip fly
Weight
240 GSM double-knit (softball-grade)
Finish
Moisture-wicking, anti-microbial. heavier double-knit built for sliding and diving; sublimation-ready across the full leg
Stitching
Double-needle stitching at all stress seams; reinforced bartack at belt loops, fly, and crotch; sewn soutache piping down each outer leg seam; double-knee reinforcement available on request
Durability
Double-knit body and sewn piping tested for season-long sliding, fielding, and wash cycles. Sublimated graphics tested through 50+ wash cycles without fade.

Honest Spec Notes

Fabric: A ~240 GSM polyester double-knit, heavier than the 200 GSM jersey body because pants take the abrasion of sliding and diving. The smooth outer face sublimates cleanly if you want pinstripes or an all-over design, but the classic piped pant is a solid base color with sewn contrast braid.

Piping & fit: The piping is a sewn soutache braid down each outer leg seam, not a printed line. On an all-over sublimated design the side stripe can be printed into the fabric instead. your choice. The defining look of this cut is the solid base plus the contrast braid.

Waistband & belt: Elastic waistband with belt loops sized for a softball belt, plus a zip fly. The leg opening is selectable. open-bottom worn long over the shoe, an elastic-bottom cuff, or a knicker length for stirrup socks. Double-knee reinforcement is available on request for heavy sliders.

Decoration: Pants carry an optional small team logo on the hip or thigh, not back numbers. those live on the jersey. Embroidery and tackle twill sit on the flat hip zone. Light and white base pants show field dirt with play, which is normal for softball and not a fabric defect.

Decoration Options for Your Softball Pants

The defining feature is the contrast piping sewn down each leg. Beyond that, sublimation runs pinstripes or an all-over design on the smooth double-knit, and embroidery or tackle twill set a small team mark on the flat hip zone. Back numbers belong on the jersey, not the pant.

Custom sublimation printing applied to a polyester double-knit softball pant, showing pinstripes and side panels integrated into the fabric

Sublimation

Full-color designs become part of the double-knit, so they never crack, peel, or fade through season-long sliding and wash cycles. Run sublimated pinstripes, side panels, or an all-over design. On a sublimated pant the side stripe can be printed into the fabric instead of sewn braid, your call.

Best for:Pinstripes, side panels, color-matching the kit, printed side stripes, all-over designs
Tackle twill and embroidered team mark on the flat hip zone of a custom softball pant

Tackle Twill & Embroidery — flat hip only

Dimensional decoration for a small team logo, initials, or player number on the flat hip or upper-thigh zone where the double-knit is solid. We keep stitched marks off the waistband and the contrast piping, which are flex zones. A club mark on the hip sits cleanly.

Best for:Small hip logo or initials, a sewn-on player number for roster identification, a dimensional team mark
Screen-printed team mark on a custom softball pant, showing flat vibrant solid-color ink on the double-knit

Screen Printing

Flat-color print for a simple hip mark or sponsor initials on the solid double-knit. Pricing varies by ink count and is itemized in your quote. For full-color pinstripes or side panels, sublimation is the cleaner method on this fabric.

Best for:Single-color hip mark, sponsor initials, simple flat-color branding

Piping & Logo Placement Options

  • Outer leg seam: contrast piping/braid in your team color (the defining feature, sewn or sublimated)
  • Hip / upper thigh (flat zone): small team logo or initials (embroidery or tackle twill)
  • Full leg: sublimated pinstripes, side panels, or full-bleed design in team colors
  • Waistband / belt loops: contrast accent color in the team palette

Sizing Chart

US sizing labels in inches across men's, women's, and youth fits, fitted by waist and inseam. Add your inseam and leg-opening notes in the quote. see the note below.

SizeChest (in)Waist (in)Hip (in)
XS32-3426-2832-34
S35-3729-3135-37
M38-4032-3438-40
L41-4335-3741-43
XL44-4638-4044-46
2XL47-4941-4347-49
3XL50-5444-4850-54
4XL55-6049-5455-60
Sizing chart is in inches with US sizing labels, fitted by waist and inseam. Add inseam / leg-length notes for the open, elastic, or knicker opening, and for tall or short rosters. UK / EU customers should add their preferred size convention in the quote. Custom waist and inseam available at no surcharge.

Piped Softball Pants Pricing

Six volume brackets from 1 piece to 1,000. Every price includes the contrast sewn piping, custom cut & sew, elastic belt-loop waistband, your choice of leg opening, private labeling, and express worldwide shipping. Order as few as 1 piece at the tier-1 rate. Orders above 1,000 pieces quoted on request.

Custom piped softball pants pricing by order quantity, USD per piece, six volume tiers from 1 piece to 1,000 pieces, all prices include sewn piping, custom cut and sew, belt-loop waistband, and free worldwide shipping
1–20 pcs21–50 pcs51–100 pcs101–200 pcs201–500 pcs501–1000 pcs
$21.18 /piece $19.30 /piece $17.50 /piece $16.62 /piece $14.21 /piece $12.76 /piece
Contrast sewn piping Belt-loop waistband Free express shipping Free 12-hour mockup

All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — contrast sewn piping, custom cut & sew, elastic belt-loop waistband, your choice of leg opening, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($21.18/pc) applies to any order from a single piece up to 20 — honoring our no-minimum promise. Bulk orders above 1000 pieces: contact us for a custom volume quote with deeper discounts.

Try Before You Buy — Order a Sample

Get a single fully-built sample of your custom piped softball pants at the 1-20 piece tier rate. Check the contrast piping, the double-knit weight, the belt-loop waist, and your chosen leg opening before committing to a full team order. Sample fee credits toward your bulk invoice.

How It Works

The full path from your first message to your team in custom piped softball pants for the season.

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Day 0 — Same Day

Send Us Your Brief

Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, the piping color, your leg opening (open, elastic, or knicker), pant count, and roster sizing. Confirmation lands within hours.

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Within 12 Hours

Free Mockup & Quote

You receive a full-color mockup of your piped softball pants with the piping and any hip mark shown, along with itemized pricing across all six volume tiers from 1 to 1,000 pieces. Revisions are unlimited and free until you sign off.

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Optional

Pre-Production Sample

For larger team orders, we produce a single physical sample for you to inspect, fit-test on a player, and wash-test before bulk production starts. Sample fee credits toward your final invoice.

4
~3 Weeks Total

Production & Free Delivery

Production takes about two weeks, and tracked door-to-door shipping adds another 4-7 business days. that puts your custom piped softball pants in your hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.

Piped Softball Pants FAQ

The questions teams and coaches ask before ordering softball pants. answered for the piped cut, the leg-opening options, and the belt-loop waist.

What's the difference between piped and solid softball pants?
The piping. The piped cut has a contrast soutache braid sewn down each outer leg seam in your team color. the classic pro look. The solid cut is the same pant with no braid, a clean single-color base that works as a blank canvas. Both share the same ~240 GSM polyester double-knit, the same belt-loop waist, and the same choice of leg opening. Pick piped for the traditional look, solid for the simplest base.
What leg opening can we choose?
Three options. Open-bottom is worn long and flared over the shoe. the most common pro style. An elastic-bottom cuff closes at the ankle to keep the leg up. A knicker length ends below the knee and is worn with stirrup or sanitary socks. Tell us which opening you want in the quote. the piping and the rest of the build stay the same across all three.
Do these have belt loops or an elastic waist?
Both. The waistband is elastic for comfort and fit, with belt loops sized to take a standard softball belt. That gives players the adjustable belted look while the elastic keeps the pant secure through sliding and fielding.
Can the knees be reinforced for sliding?
Yes. Double-knee reinforcement is available on request at no surcharge. an extra layer of the double-knit across the knee panel for players who slide hard. Mention it in your quote and we build it into the pattern.
Can we run pinstripes or an all-over design instead of solid?
Yes. The smooth double-knit face takes full-color sublimation, so you can run vertical pinstripes, side panels, or an all-over design. On a sublimated pant the side stripe can be printed into the fabric instead of sewn braid, or you can keep the sewn piping over a sublimated base. Build the pants to match the rest of your softball kit.
Do the pants come with names and numbers?
Pants carry an optional small team logo or player number on the hip, not the large back numbers. those live on the jersey. Most teams keep the pants clean with just the piping and order the names and numbers on the matching jersey. Tell us if you want a hip number for roster identification.
What is the minimum order?
There is no minimum. Order from a single pair up. Tier-1 pricing covers 1-20 pieces at the same per-piece rate, with five more volume brackets giving deeper discounts up to 1,000 pieces.
What is the production and delivery timeline?
Production runs about two weeks from artwork approval. Tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries adds 4-7 business days, putting your custom piped softball pants in your team's hands inside three weeks of sign-off. Rush production available on request.

Piped vs Solid Softball Pants

Same pant, same double-knit, same belt-loop waist. the difference is the contrast side braid. Pick by the look your team wants.

  Piped (this page) Solid
Side seam Contrast sewn braid Clean, no braid
Base look Classic pro style Single-color blank canvas
Decoration Piping + optional hip logo Optional hip logo / sublimation
Leg opening Open / elastic / knicker Open / elastic / knicker
Best for Traditional team look Simplest base or all-over design
Price tier From $12.76/pc From $12.76/pc
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