Worn under the game pants, they take the friction off the slide. Custom softball sliding shorts are a 4-way stretch compression short with optional foam hip and thigh pads. Empire Five Athletics builds them snug to the body for muscle support and moisture control, with a sublimated team color and an optional cup pocket.
Custom softball sliding shorts are the compression under-layer in our custom softball range. a mid-thigh 4-way stretch short worn under the piped or solid game pants for sliding protection, muscle support, and moisture control. Optional sewn-in foam pads at the hips and thighs cushion the slide, and a cup pocket is available. Because the fabric is 4-way stretch poly-spandex, decoration is full-color sublimation that stretches with the short. team color base plus a small leg logo if you want one. Snug compression fit, sized to the body. Order them with the team's game pants and jerseys.
A 4-way stretch poly-spandex compression knit worn under the game pants, with optional foam hip and thigh pads, flatlock seams, and a snug compression fit.
Fabric: A 4-way stretch poly-spandex compression knit, not the heavier double-knit of the game pants. It is an under-layer, so it sits snug to the body for support and slide protection rather than as an outer garment.
Padding: Optional foam pads sew into the hips and thighs to cushion the slide. order them padded for infielders and base stealers, or unpadded as a plain compression short. A front cup pocket is available on request.
Fit & cup pocket: Compression fit is snug. size to the body, not loose, so it stays put under the pants. There is no belt loop or fly. it is an under-layer with an elastic waistband. A cup pocket can be added.
Decoration: Decoration is full-color sublimation, which stretches with the 4-way fabric. a solid team color with an optional small leg logo. We do not recommend embroidery or tackle twill on the stretch knit. the stitches pop as the fabric flexes. As an under-layer it is usually kept simple.
Because the fabric is 4-way stretch, decoration is full-color sublimation that moves with the short. a solid team color with an optional small leg logo. We keep embroidery and tackle twill off the stretch knit, where the stitches pop. As an under-layer, most teams keep it simple.
Full-color sublimation stretches with the 4-way fabric, so it never cracks or peels as the short flexes. Run a solid team color with an optional small leg logo. it is the recommended method on the compression knit.
A small heat-transfer logo or initials on the leg, applied flat so it flexes with the fabric. We do not recommend embroidery or tackle twill on the 4-way stretch. the stitches pop as the short moves. Keep any mark small on an under-layer.
Flat-color print can place a simple mark, but it can crack as the stretch fabric flexes. For anything on a compression short, sublimation is the better method and is built into the price.
US sizing labels in inches across men's, women's, and youth fits. Sliding shorts run a snug compression fit, so size to the body. 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, the 4-way stretch compression fit, flatlock seams, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.12 /piece | $13.79 /piece | $12.50 /piece | $11.88 /piece | $10.16 /piece | $9.11 /piece |
All-inclusive prices in USD per piece — custom cut & sew, the 4-way stretch compression fit, flatlock seams, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($15.12/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 softball sliding shorts for the season.
Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, padded or unpadded, a cup pocket if needed, the quantity, and roster sizing. Confirmation lands within hours.
You receive a full-color mockup of your softball sliding shorts with any hip mark or sublimated design 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 softball sliding shorts 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 sliding shorts. answered for the compression fit, the foam pads, and the cup pocket.
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