Best Custom Tracksuits for Teams 2026: Ranked Picks

Custom tracksuits for team training sessions need to survive Tuesday night drills in July and Saturday sprints in February, and most clubs get the fabric weight wrong on the first order.

TL;DR: For team training sessions in 2026, a 220-260gsm poly-tricot tracksuit with taped seams is the safest all-round buy, a fleece-lined set wins for early-morning winter sessions, and a lightweight microfibre shell is the pick for teams that travel between grounds. First Ever's Magic City Warm-Up Top is a Buy for squads wanting a reversible layer that doubles as matchday arrival wear. Skip anything under 180gsm if your club trains through an Australian winter.

Why this matters

A training tracksuit isn't a matchday jersey. It gets worn 3-4 times a week, thrown in a kit bag wet, and washed on rotation for a full season. Clubs that buy the cheapest option in March are usually reordering by August because the print cracks or the zip fails.

The custom tracksuit market in Australia sits at low search volume but low competition too. Best custom tracksuits for teams only pulls around 200 monthly searches nationally, which tells you most clubs are still buying off-the-shelf or asking a teammate rather than searching properly. That's an opening for clubs willing to spec fabric and fit correctly the first time.

How this list was ranked

Ranking here comes down to four factors that actually matter for training use: fabric weight for climate suitability, seam and zip durability under repeated washing, sublimation versus screen print for logo longevity, and fit range across a full squad roster (youth through to adult sizing). Price isn't ranked here because it varies by order size and design complexity. Check current options directly with a supplier rather than relying on a fixed number.

Each entry below is a category of tracksuit build, not a single SKU, because most Australian clubs need to choose a fabric and cut before locking in colours and branding. Where First Ever stocks a matching product in 2026, it's linked directly.

The ranked list

1. 220-260gsm poly-tricot tracksuit — the all-rounder

This is the default weight for most Australian club training kits and it's the safest first order for a committee that's never bought custom before. Poly-tricot at this weight breathes well enough for a 90-minute field session but holds sublimated graphics without cracking after 20-plus washes.

It suits soccer, basketball, and netball training squads that train year-round in temperate states. Buy if your club has no strong preference and needs one tracksuit to cover three seasons.

2. Fleece-lined tracksuit — the cold-morning pick

Fleece-backed tracksuits add warmth for pre-dawn or late-autumn sessions without the bulk of a full winter jacket. The tradeoff is drying time. Fleece takes longer between wash and next training night, which matters for squads training four times a week.

Clubs in Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT training through June and July get the most value here. Consider this build if your season runs through the coldest months; skip it for warm-weather states where it'll sit unused half the year.

3. Lightweight microfibre shell — the pack-light pick

Microfibre shells sit under 200gsm and pack down small, which matters for teams travelling between grounds or flying for regional carnivals. They dry fast and resist light rain, but they show wear on the knees and elbows faster than heavier poly-tricot under daily training load.

Consider this for representative squads and travelling sides; skip it as a primary training kit for a club training on the same home ground five nights a week.

4. Water-resistant shell tracksuit — the wet-weather pick

A DWR-treated (durable water repellent) shell keeps a squad training through drizzle without switching to full wet-weather gear. This build costs more to produce because of the coating, so it usually gets reserved for one squad rather than an entire club.

Consider for winter field sports in high-rainfall regions; skip for indoor court sports where it adds cost with no functional benefit.

5. Reversible warm-up top and pant combo — the versatile pick

A reversible warm-up set does double duty as arrival wear and a light training layer, cutting the number of separate garments a squad needs to order. First Ever's Magic City warm-up top fits this category directly and is built for squads that want one piece to cover bench wear, pre-game warm-up, and cooler training nights.

Buy if your club wants fewer SKUs to manage across a roster; it's the most efficient option on this list for a committee ordering for 15-20 players.

6. Corporate-style polo and pant training kit — the off-season pick

Some clubs run pre-season conditioning in polo-and-pant kits rather than full tracksuits, particularly for masters and social grades. This build reads less athletic and more club uniform, which suits fitness testing days and off-season fundraising events better than heavy training sessions. First Ever's guide on custom polo shirts for team wear covers the fit and fabric tradeoffs in more detail.

Consider this for social and masters grades; skip it for junior development squads who need full tracksuit coverage.

7. Shooting-shirt layer paired with training pants — the shooters' pick

Basketball squads in particular often skip a full tracksuit top in favour of a lighter shooting shirt worn over a singlet, paired with tracksuit pants for warmth. It's a hybrid approach that works well for indoor court sports where a full zip jacket gets too warm mid-drill. The full breakdown sits in First Ever's guide on custom shooting shirts for training squads.

Consider for basketball and netball training squads; skip for outdoor winter field sports where the extra layer matters more.

Comparison table

Build	Best for	Fabric weight	Verdict
Poly-tricot	Year-round, all sports	220-260gsm	Buy
Fleece-lined	Cold-climate winter	260gsm+	Consider
Microfibre shell	Travelling squads	Under 200gsm	Consider
Water-resistant shell	Wet-weather field sports	220gsm+ coated	Consider
Reversible warm-up set	Multi-purpose bench/training wear	220-250gsm	Buy
Polo and pant kit	Social/masters, off-season	Varies	Consider
Shooting shirt + pants	Indoor court sports	Lightweight	Consider

Where to buy

• Order from a supplier that lets you specify fabric weight, not just colour and logo placement. A 2026 order without a stated gsm is a guess, not a spec.
• Confirm sizing runs from youth through adult in the same design before locking colours, so late signings aren't stuck without a matching kit.
• Ask whether sublimation or screen print is used for the branding. Sublimated graphics hold up better across a full season of training washes than screen print on tracksuit fabric.

FAQ

What's the best fabric weight for a custom training tracksuit? A 220-260gsm poly-tricot fabric is the safest default for Australian club training in 2026 because it balances breathability with durability across a full season of washes.

Is a fleece-lined tracksuit better than poly-tricot for training? Only for clubs training through consistently cold mornings. Fleece adds warmth but takes longer to dry between sessions, which becomes a problem for squads training multiple nights a week.

How much does a custom team tracksuit cost in Australia? Cost varies by fabric, print complexity, and order volume. Get a direct quote from your supplier rather than relying on a published base price, since bulk orders change the per-unit figure substantially.

Can one tracksuit design work for both training and matchday arrival? Yes, if you choose a reversible or warm-up-style build. It reduces the number of separate garments a club needs to manage across a roster.

Do junior and senior squads need different tracksuit fabric? Usually not the fabric itself, but sizing range matters more. Confirm youth through adult sizing exists in the same design before ordering for a full club.

Is sublimation printing better than screen printing for tracksuit branding? Sublimation holds up better over a full season of training washes because the ink is embedded in the fabric rather than sitting on top of it, which matters more for tracksuits than for matchday-only jerseys.

How many tracksuits should a club order per player? Most clubs order one set per player per season, with a small buffer of 5-10% for late signings and damaged units, rather than ordering exact headcount.

What's the biggest mistake clubs make ordering training tracksuits? Ordering the lightest, cheapest fabric available without checking gsm. It looks fine in the sample photo but wears through at the knees and elbows within a season of daily training use.

One last thing

Most clubs spend more time picking colours than picking fabric weight, and it's the fabric decision that determines whether the order gets reordered in six months or lasts the full season. Lock the gsm and print method first in 2026 — colours and branding are the easy part.

Related guides

• How to choose custom jerseys for your sports club