Teams that want the old-school look order knickers. Custom knicker softball pants end short below the knee and are worn with stirrup or sanitary socks, the traditional throwback style. Empire Five Athletics builds them in a ~240 GSM polyester double-knit that takes sliding and diving, with an elastic belt-loop waist, in a solid base or with contrast piping.
Custom knicker softball pants are the short, below-knee cut in our custom softball range. a throwback length worn with stirrup or sanitary socks, instead of the full-length open-bottom or cuffed elastic-bottom cuts. Built on the same ~240 GSM polyester double-knit, with the decoration set by a clean solid base or a contrast braid. Elastic waistband with belt loops for a softball belt, a zip fly, an elastic or banded closure below the knee, and double-knee reinforcement on request. Order them with matching socks to finish the classic look across your softball uniform.
A ~240 GSM polyester double-knit built for the abrasion of sliding and diving, finished with a below-knee banded closure worn with stirrup socks, an elastic belt-loop waistband, and a solid or piped leg.
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 over the knicker cut.
Leg opening: The knicker ends short below the knee and is worn with stirrup or sanitary socks. the throwback look. For a full-length open hem over the shoe, the open-bottom cut is the option. For a full-length cuffed leg, the elastic-bottom cut keeps the leg up. All three share this fabric, waist, and build.
Waistband & belt: Elastic waistband with belt loops sized for a softball belt, plus a zip fly. The below-knee closure can be elastic or banded. note which you want. Double-knee reinforcement is available on request for heavy sliders.
Decoration: Decoration is a separate choice: a clean solid base or a contrast piping braid down each leg. Pants carry an optional small hip logo, not back numbers. those live on the jersey. Light and white base pants show field dirt with play, which is normal for softball and not a fabric defect.
The leg opening and the decoration are separate choices. Run the knicker cut as a clean solid base or with contrast piping, then add sublimated pinstripes or a small team mark. Back numbers belong on the jersey, not the pant.
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 the below-knee knicker cut. printed side stripes work too if you skip the sewn braid.
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, which is a flex zone. A club mark on the hip sits cleanly.
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.
US sizing labels in inches across men's, women's, and youth fits, fitted by waist and inseam. Note your preferred below-knee length. 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. Every price includes custom cut & sew, an elastic belt-loop waistband, the below-knee length set to your preference, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.18 /piece | $19.30 /piece | $17.50 /piece | $16.62 /piece | $14.21 /piece | $12.76 /piece |
All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — custom cut & sew, elastic belt-loop waistband, the below-knee length set to your preference, 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.
The full path from your first message to your team in custom knicker softball pants for the season.
Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, solid or piped, your preferred below-knee length, pant count, and roster sizing. Confirmation lands within hours.
You receive a full-color mockup of your knicker softball pants with any piping or 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.
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. that puts your custom knicker softball pants in your hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.
The questions teams and coaches ask before ordering softball pants. answered for the knicker cut, the decoration choice, and the belt-loop waist.
Same pant, same double-knit, same belt-loop waist. the difference is the leg opening. Pick by how your players wear it.
| Open-bottom | Elastic-bottom | Knicker (this page) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg opening | Open hem over the shoe | Cuffed at the ankle | Short, below the knee |
| Length | Full length | Full length | Below-knee |
| Worn with | Shoe showing | Cuff over the sock | Stirrup / sanitary socks |
| Look | Classic pro full-length | Tapered, stays up | Traditional / throwback |
| Decoration | Solid or piped | Solid or piped | Solid or piped |
| Price tier | From $12.76/pc | From $12.76/pc | From $12.76/pc |
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