Order custom basketball practice shorts in lightweight 160 GSM polyester mesh built in our Sialkot factory and shipped worldwide. The training-tier short that lets teams equip the full roster plus walk-ons without breaking the budget. Breathable mesh that runs cool through two-a-day conditioning, full-color sublimated team identity, and the same elastic-waistband / mid-thigh cut as the catalog game short at half the practice-tier price.
The custom mesh basketball practice shorts are the workhorse of your training kit. Light, breathable, and priced at the practice tier so coaches can outfit the full roster, the practice squad, summer-camp campers, and walk-ons without sweating the budget. Empire Five Athletics manufactures these shorts in 160 GSM 100% polyester performance mesh. The same lightweight mesh weight as the reversible mesh tank, paired together they make the full practice-uniform set. Cut at a 7-inch inseam with an elastic waistband and internal drawcord for a secure fit through running, defensive slides, and conditioning drills.
Lightweight 160 GSM polyester mesh, double-needle stitch construction, and elastic-waistband-with-drawcord engineered for season-long daily-practice wear at the practice-tier price.
Fit: Practice shorts run roomier than the game short. Designed for training comfort across long sessions. The 7-inch inseam falls at mid-thigh.
Decoration: Embroidery and tackle twill work on the flat hip panel only. The open mesh weave does not hold dense embroidery cleanly across the full short. Sublimation is the recommended decoration for the full short surface.
Fabric: Mesh fabric is more sheer than a solid knit. Choose darker base colors for visibility, OR pair with compression shorts underneath. NOT designed for game-day use; NCAA, NFHS, and FIBA basketball rules require uniform shorts during play.
Sublimation works perfectly across the full mesh body. Embroidery and tackle twill are restricted to the flat hip panel only — the open mesh weave doesn't hold dense embroidery cleanly across the full short.
Endless design possibilities at no extra cost. Full-color digital designs become part of the polyester mesh — graphics never crack, peel, or fade through season-long practice. Color-match the reversible mesh tank for a complete practice-uniform set.
Dimensional decoration restricted to the flat hip panel where the fabric is solid. The open mesh weave on the body of the short does not hold dense embroidery cleanly. We can embroider a small front-hip crest with no issues; full-short embroidery isn't possible on mesh.
Vibrant flat-color decoration on the solid hip panel only — the open mesh body lets ink bleed through and does not hold a clean print. Sublimation handles the mesh body cleanly; screen print is the alternative for sponsor wordmarks on the hip.
Standard ranges for men's, women's, and youth fits. Practice shorts run roomier than the game short — see the note below.
| Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32-34 | 26-28 | 32-34 |
| S | 35-37 | 29-31 | 35-37 |
| M | 38-40 | 32-34 | 38-40 |
| L | 41-43 | 35-37 | 41-43 |
| XL | 44-46 | 38-40 | 44-46 |
| 2XL | 47-49 | 41-43 | 47-49 |
| 3XL | 50-54 | 44-48 | 50-54 |
| 4XL | 55-60 | 49-54 | 55-60 |
| Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 30-32 | 24-26 | 33-35 |
| S | 33-35 | 27-29 | 36-38 |
| M | 36-38 | 30-32 | 39-41 |
| L | 39-41 | 33-35 | 42-44 |
| XL | 42-44 | 36-38 | 45-47 |
| 2XL | 45-47 | 39-41 | 48-50 |
| 3XL | 48-53 | 42-47 | 51-56 |
| 4XL | 54-59 | 48-53 | 57-62 |
| Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YS | 26-28 | 22-24 | 26-28 |
| YM | 29-31 | 25-27 | 29-31 |
| YL | 32-34 | 28-30 | 32-34 |
| YXL | 35-37 | 31-33 | 35-37 |
Six volume brackets from 1 piece to 1,000 — practice-tier rate so coaches can equip the full roster plus walk-ons. Every price includes full dye-sublimation, custom cut & sew, elastic waistband with internal drawcord, sublimated team identity, 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.
| 1–20 pcs | 21–50 pcs | 51–100 pcs | 101–200 pcs | 201–500 pcs | 501–1000 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.39 /piece | $14.02 /piece | $12.72 /piece | $12.08 /piece | $10.34 /piece | $9.27 /piece |
All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — full dye-sublimation, custom cut & sew, elastic waistband with internal drawcord, sublimated team identity, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($15.39/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.
The full path from your first message to your team wearing custom basketball practice shorts at next week's first session.
Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, logo files, short count, and roster sizing. Mention the matching reversible mesh tank if you want the practice-uniform set quoted together. Confirmation lands within hours.
You receive a full-color front-and-back mockup of your basketball practice shorts along with itemized pricing across all six volume tiers from 1 to 1,000 pieces. Revisions are unlimited and free until you sign off.
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.
Production takes about two weeks, and tracked door-to-door shipping adds another 4–7 business days — putting your custom basketball practice shorts in your hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.
The questions teams and coaches ask before placing their first practice-shorts order — answered specifically for the lightweight mesh practice cut.
Talk to a real uniform expert. No bots, no automated replies — just our team in Sialkot answering with a free 12-hour mockup, factory pricing, and honest production timelines for your team's basketball practice shorts.
