Rain delaying the game, players on the bench, and a team that needs to stay dry. The softball rain jacket is the water-resistant shell built for exactly that. Empire Five Athletics builds these in a lightweight DWR-coated ripstop polyester with taped seams, a full-zip storm flap, and a packable hood, with full-color sublimation across the whole shell so your team identity reads through the worst of the weather.
The softball rain jacket is the wet-weather shell in our custom softball range. Where the ultralight windbreaker handles dry wind and the knit batting jacket handles warm-ups, the rain jacket handles rain and wind. Built in a lightweight water-resistant ripstop polyester with a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish, taped seams at the shoulders and hood, a full-length zip with an internal storm flap, and a packable hood that rolls into the collar. Full-color sublimation covers the entire shell so the team mark and colorway read through a downpour. It pulls on over the uniform, packs down small for the gear bag, and rounds out the kit in one colorway.
Lightweight water-resistant ripstop polyester with a DWR finish, taped seams at the shoulders and hood, a full-zip storm flap, and a packable hood. Full-color sublimation across the entire shell, with no needle holes to compromise the water resistance.
Fabric: Water-resistant, not submersible-waterproof. The rain jacket is a lightweight DWR-coated ripstop polyester shell that sheds rain, wind, and wet benches. it is built for dugout and travel use in wet weather, not as technical mountaineering gear. Lighter than the dugout jacket and NOT insulated. for cold-weather warmth that is the dugout jacket, for dry wind that is the windbreaker.
Decoration: Sublimation and heat-transfer are the recommended methods because they add no needle holes and keep the water resistance intact. Embroidery needle holes pierce the water-resistant shell and can let water in at the stitch line. we offer embroidery on request with seam-sealing tape behind it, but for full water resistance we recommend sublimation or heat-transfer instead.
Seams: The major water-entry seams at the shoulders and hood are taped and welded, not just stitched, so water does not wick through the needle holes. The full-length coil zipper runs behind an internal storm flap with a chin guard at the top to keep wind and rain out and prevent zipper bite.
Sublimation and heat-transfer lead on a water-resistant shell because they add no needle holes. Embroidery is available on request, but its needle holes can let water in at the stitch line, so we disclose that up front.
The recommended method for a water-resistant shell. Full-color digital designs become part of the polyester so they add no needle holes and the water resistance stays intact. Color-match the team logo and uniform colorway across the whole shell, sleeves and hood included.
Heat-applied numbers, names, and sponsor wordmarks sit on the surface of the shell without piercing it, and screen printing works on the flat front and back panels. Both keep the jacket water-resistant while adding crisp single or multi-color branding.
Available on request for a dimensional crest, but here is the honest trade-off. embroidery needle holes pierce the water-resistant shell and can let water in at the stitch line. We back it with seam-sealing tape when requested, but for full water resistance, sublimation or heat-transfer is the better choice.
Standard ranges for men's, women's, and youth fits. Rain jackets layer over a game jersey. size up one for room to layer or order true-to-size for a trimmer shell. 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 full dye-sublimation across the shell, custom cut & sew, water-resistant DWR finish, taped seams, full-zip storm flap, packable hood, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.14 /piece | $23.81 /piece | $21.60 /piece | $20.52 /piece | $17.55 /piece | $15.74 /piece |
All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — full dye-sublimation, custom cut & sew, water-resistant DWR finish, taped seams, packable hood, sublimated team identity, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($26.14/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 staying dry in custom softball rain jackets through the season.
Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, team logo files, jacket count, and roster sizing. Mention the matching uniform if you want it quoted in the same colorway. Confirmation lands within hours.
You receive a full-color front-and-back mockup of your softball rain jacket 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 water-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 softball rain jackets in your hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.
The questions teams and coaches ask before placing a rain jacket order. answered for the water-resistant wet-weather shell and how it differs from the windbreaker and the batting jacket.
Three layers for three kinds of weather. Pick by what the sky is doing and how cold it gets.
| Rain Jacket (this page) | Windbreaker | Batting Jacket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Wet-weather shell | Ultralight wind shell | Warm-up + travel layer |
| Fabric | Water-resistant DWR ripstop | Ultralight woven polyester | 280 GSM tricot knit |
| Water resistance | Yes (DWR + taped seams) | No (light shower only) | No |
| Weight & packing | Light, packable | Lightest, packs into its pocket | Heavier, structured |
| Best weather | Rain and wind | Dry and windy | Mild, dry warm-ups |
| Lead decoration | Sublimation (no needle holes) | Sublimation + backed embroidery | Sublimation + chest embroidery |
| Price tier | From $15.74/pc | From $20.58/pc | From $17.72/pc |
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 softball rain jackets.
