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Custom Open-Bottom Softball Pants for Teams

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Pull them on, let the hem fall straight to the shoe, and you have the look major-leaguers wear. Custom open-bottom softball pants run full length with an open, unelasticated hem. 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 down the leg.

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Softball · Game Pants

The Full-Length Open Hem That Falls Over the Shoe

Custom open-bottom softball pants are the full-length cut in our custom softball range. an open, unelasticated hem that falls straight over the shoe, the classic pro look. Built on the same ~240 GSM polyester double-knit as our solid and piped cuts, which set the decoration. solid base or contrast braid down the leg. Elastic waistband with belt loops for a softball belt, a zip fly, and double-knee reinforcement on request. Want a cuff that stays up at the ankle instead, or a short below-knee length for stirrup socks? Those are the elastic-bottom and knicker cuts. Order them to match the rest of your softball uniform.

  • Full-Length Open Hem
    An open, unelasticated leg that falls straight over the shoe. the classic major-league look.
  • ~240 GSM Polyester Double-Knit
    Heavier than the jersey body, built for the abrasion of sliding and diving. Smooth sublimation-ready face.
  • 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 or Piped, Your Choice
    Run a clean solid base or a contrast braid down each leg. Sublimated pinstripes and side panels also available.
  • 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, finished with an open, unelasticated hem that falls over the shoe, an elastic belt-loop waistband, and a solid or piped leg.

Fabric
~240 GSM Polyester Double-Knit (Softball-Grade)
Composition
100% polyester double-knit, abrasion-resistant for sliding; smooth sublimation-ready outer face; open unelasticated hem; 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; clean-finished open hem; double-knee reinforcement available on request
Durability
Double-knit body 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 over the open-hem cut.

Leg opening: The open-bottom hem is unelasticated and falls straight down over the shoe. the full-length pro look. For a cuff that closes at the ankle, the elastic-bottom cut keeps the leg up. For a short below-knee length worn with stirrup socks, the knicker cut is the traditional option. All three share this fabric, waist, and build.

Waistband & belt: Elastic waistband with belt loops sized for a softball belt, plus a zip fly. Double-knee reinforcement is available on request for heavy sliders. The open hem can be ordered slightly longer or shorter. note your inseam in the quote.

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.

Decoration Options for Your Softball Pants

The leg opening and the decoration are separate choices. Run the open-bottom 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.

Custom sublimation printing applied to an open-bottom polyester double-knit softball pant, showing pinstripes 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 the full-length open-bottom cut. printed side stripes work too if you skip the sewn braid.

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 open-bottom 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, which is a flex zone. 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 open-bottom 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: optional contrast piping in your team color
  • Hip / upper thigh (flat zone): small team logo or initials (embroidery or tackle twill)
  • Full leg: solid base, or sublimated pinstripes / side panels / full-bleed design
  • 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. Note your inseam so we set the open hem right. 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. The open hem falls to the shoe. note your inseam / leg length in the quote so we set the hem right. UK / EU customers should add their preferred size convention. Custom waist and inseam available at no surcharge.

Open-Bottom Softball Pants Pricing

Six volume brackets from 1 piece to 1,000. Every price includes custom cut & sew, an elastic belt-loop waistband, the open hem set to your inseam, 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 open-bottom softball pants pricing by order quantity, USD per piece, six volume tiers from 1 piece to 1,000 pieces, all prices include 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
Full-length open hem Belt-loop waistband Free express shipping Free 12-hour mockup

All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — custom cut & sew, elastic belt-loop waistband, the open hem set to your inseam, 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 open-bottom softball pants at the 1-20 piece tier rate. Check the double-knit weight, the belt-loop waist, the open hem length, and your decoration 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 open-bottom softball pants for the season.

1
Day 0 — Same Day

Send Us Your Brief

Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, solid or piped, the inseam for the open hem, pant count, and roster sizing. Confirmation lands within hours.

2
Within 12 Hours

Free Mockup & Quote

You receive a full-color mockup of your open-bottom 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.

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.

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 open-bottom softball pants in your hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.

Open-Bottom Softball Pants FAQ

The questions teams and coaches ask before ordering softball pants. answered for the open-bottom cut, the decoration choice, and the belt-loop waist.

What does 'open bottom' mean on softball pants?
The leg opening. An open-bottom pant has an unelasticated hem that hangs straight down and falls over the shoe. the full-length look most major-leaguers wear. It is one of three leg-opening options. the elastic-bottom cut closes with a cuff at the ankle, and the knicker cut ends short below the knee for stirrup socks. The fabric, waist, and build are the same across all three.
Can we get the open-bottom pant solid or piped?
Either. Decoration is a separate choice from the leg opening. Order the open-bottom cut as a clean solid base, or with a contrast piping braid down each leg. You can also sublimate pinstripes or an all-over design across the full-length cut.
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.
How long should the open hem be?
It falls to the top of the shoe by default for the full-length pro look. If your players want it slightly higher or lower, note the inseam in your quote and we set the hem to match. The open hem is clean-finished so it holds up through a season.
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.
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 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 open-bottom softball pants in your team's hands inside three weeks of sign-off. Rush production available on request.

Open-Bottom vs Elastic-Bottom vs Knicker

Same pant, same double-knit, same belt-loop waist. the difference is the leg opening. Pick by how your players wear it.

  Open-bottom (this page) Elastic-bottom Knicker
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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