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Custom Compression Running Shorts for Teams & Schools

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Locked-in support. The compression running shorts are a 4-way-stretch half-tight that supports the legs through training, worn on their own or layered under a race short, in your team colors.

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Track & Field · Training

Track Compression Running Shorts

The compression running shorts are the support layer in our custom track and field range. a 4-way-stretch poly-spandex half-tight with a 7-inch inseam and flat bonded seams, worn on its own for training or layered under a race short. The stretch knit hugs the muscle to reduce fatigue and chafe. full sublimation in team colors with athlete initials included.

  • 4-Way-Stretch Poly-Spandex
    A compressive stretch knit that supports the muscle and moves every direction.
  • 7-Inch Half-Tight
    A supportive 7-inch half-tight, worn alone or as a base layer.
  • Flat Bonded Seams
    Flat bonded seams sit smooth against the skin under a race short.
  • Full-Color Sublimation
    Team colors and side panels dyed into the stretch knit.
  • Adult & Youth Size Range
    Adult XS-3XL plus a youth run, custom-cut measurements on request.
  • 3-Week Worldwide Delivery
    Free tracked door-to-door shipping to 50+ countries. Rush available.

Materials & Construction

4-way-stretch poly-spandex in a supportive 7-inch half-tight. the compression layer, full sublimation in team colors, worn alone or under a race short.

Fabric
4-Way-Stretch Polyester-Spandex Compression
Composition
Poly-spandex 4-way-stretch knit (about 82% poly / 18% spandex); 7-inch half-tight; flat bonded seams; wide covered waistband
Weight
0 GSM (track short weight)
Finish
Moisture-wicking, breathable, decoration-ready face; colorfast sublimation
Stitching
Flatlock or bound seams to prevent chafing; covered elastic or drawcord waistband; bartacked stress points
Durability
Sublimated graphics dyed into the fiber, will not crack, peel, or fade through 50+ wash cycles

Honest Spec Notes

Fit: A compressive close fit that hugs the muscle. order true-to-size for firm compression, or size up one for a lighter feel. the wide covered waistband stays put under a race short.

Decoration: Because this is a 4-way-stretch knit, decoration is full sublimation only. dyed into the fiber so it stretches with the fabric. Embroidery and heat-press crack on stretch, so they are not used here; athlete initials are sublimated.

Decoration Options for Your Compression Shorts

On a 4-way-stretch knit, decoration is full sublimation only, dyed into the fiber. embroidery and heat-press crack on stretch and are not used. team colors and athlete initials are sublimated in.

Custom sublimation printing applied to polyester team apparel, showing full-color graphics integrated into the fabric

Sublimation

Full-color designs become part of the polyester so graphics never crack, peel, or fade. Used across our performance-poly shorts and pants to color-match the jersey exactly. Cotton-rich fleece is decorated by embroidery or print instead, since sublimation needs a polyester base.

Best for:Color-matching the jersey, full-bleed designs, side stripes, sublimated numbers
Tackle twill and embroidery on a flat fabric panel, showing dimensional sewn-on lettering

Tackle Twill & Embroidery — flat panels

Dimensional sewn-on lettering and crests on the flat hip or thigh panels where the fabric is stable. Stretch zones like waistbands, hems, and compression knits are kept to sublimation, since stitched decoration pops as those areas flex.

Best for:Front-hip or thigh crests, a dimensional team mark, premium varsity-style finish
Screen-printed team logo on custom apparel, showing flat vibrant solid-color ink applied to the fabric

Screen Printing

Vibrant flat-color decoration on stable panels and cotton-rich fleece. Pricing varies by ink count and is itemized in your quote. A cost-effective route for single-color wordmarks and sponsor logos.

Best for:Single-color wordmarks, sponsor logos, cost-effective flat-color branding

Logo & Number Placement Options

  • Full short: team colorway and side panel (sublimation)
  • Hip: sublimated team stripe
  • Waistband: sublimated team color
  • Hip: sublimated athlete initials

Sizing Chart

US sizing labels in inches across men's, women's, and youth fits. UK / EU customers should add their preferred size convention 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 (XS-3XL adult plus youth), measured at the waist. Compression runs close. order true-to-size for firm compression, or size up one for a lighter feel. UK / EU customers should add their preferred convention in the quote. Custom measurements available at no surcharge.

Compression Running Shorts Pricing

Six volume brackets from 1 piece to 1,000. Every price includes full custom sublimation, custom branding, 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.

Custom Compression Running Shorts pricing by order quantity, USD per piece, six volume tiers from 1 piece to 1,000 pieces, all prices include decoration, team identity, and free worldwide shipping
1–20 pcs21–50 pcs51–100 pcs101–200 pcs201–500 pcs501–1000 pcs
$17.62 /piece $16.05 /piece $14.55 /piece $13.83 /piece $11.82 /piece $10.61 /piece
Full custom decoration 4-way stretch half-tight Free express shipping Free 12-hour mockup

All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — full custom decoration, custom cut & sew, 4-way stretch half-tight, sublimated or embroidered team identity, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($17.62/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-decorated sample of your custom compression running shorts at the 1-20 piece tier rate. Check the fabric, the liner, and the sublimation finish 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 athletes in custom compression running shorts for the season.

1
Day 0 — Same Day

Send Us Your Brief

Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, logo files, piece count, roster sizing (US or UK / EU convention), and player numbers. Mention the matching jersey if you want the kit quoted together. Confirmation lands within hours.

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Within 12 Hours

Free Mockup & Quote

You receive a full-color front-and-back mockup of your Custom Compression Running 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.

3
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.

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~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 Compression Running Shorts in your team's hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.

Compression Running Shorts FAQ

The questions coaches and athletes ask before ordering team bottoms. answered for this cut.

Will it match the rest of the team's track kit?
Yes. We build it in your team colors to match the men's racing shorts and the rest of the kit, run in one production batch with one color spec. A team logo and athlete name are included in the per-piece price.
Can these be embroidered?
No. on a 4-way-stretch compression knit, embroidery and heat-press crack as the fabric stretches. Decoration is full sublimation, dyed into the fiber, so team colors and initials move with the stretch. For an embroidered piece, the woven training short is the option.
What is the minimum order?
There is no minimum. Order from a single piece up. Tier-1 pricing covers 1-20 pieces at the same per-piece rate, with five additional 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 under our free worldwide shipping policy, putting your custom compression running shorts on your athletes inside three weeks of sign-off. Rush production available on request.
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