Sublimated Sportswear and Its Potential Role in Military Clothing

Educational Insight Provided by Rise Sportswear

As the demands of modern military forces continue to evolve, there is increasing interest in high-performance apparel that balances comfort, durability, and identity. Sublimated sportswear — known for its lightweight, moisture-wicking properties and fully customizable design — has emerged as a potential solution for certain non-combat applications within military settings.

While Rise Sportswear does not currently have direct experience working with military clients, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality sublimated apparel and aim to share knowledge about how such products might serve military-related purposes through partnerships or joint solutions.

Can Sublimated Apparel Be Used in Military Clothing?

Sublimated sportswear is not intended to replace standard-issue combat uniforms such as the US Military Uniform (e.g., OCP) or the UK Military Uniform (e.g., MTP). However, sublimated garments are increasingly being used in areas such as:

1) Academy sports teams or recruitment events;

2) Morale and unit pride apparel;

3) Physical Training (PT) uniforms;

4) Inter-service competitions and tactical fitness programs;

5) Commemorative or ceremonial activities;

6) Base layers and casual off-duty gear.

The benefits of sublimation for military contexts include:

1) Performance-focused materials suitable for active wear and demanding environments;

2) Highly breathable and lightweight fabric;

3) Complete design flexibility, ideal for unit logos, mottos, or insignia;

4) Colorfast graphics that won't crack or fade over time.

Rise Sportswear's Role: Performance Apparel Experts Open to Strategic Collaboration

At Rise Sportswear, we excel in the production of custom sublimated sportswear. We work with athletic organizations, schools, businesses, and teams — creating fully customized apparel with professional-grade quality. Although we do not currently supply apparel to the military, we are open to collaboration with:

1) Approved military vendors or contractors;

2) Defense procurement brands and buyer networks;

3) Agencies or brands familiar with government compliance protocols.

We recognize that manufacturing garments for official military use involves specific certifications, standards, and procurement protocols. Rather than claim direct eligibility, Rise Sportswear seeks to contribute its technical expertise in sublimation to larger, compliant projects where our strengths align with regulated supply chains.

What's Required to Supply Military Clothing?

Supplying to defense departments like the U.S. DoD or UK MOD typically involves:

1) Proven ability to meet bulk production timelines;

2) Secure production standards and data handling;

3) Registration in government supplier systems (e.g., SAM.gov in the U.S.);

4) Official approval to use insignias, logos, and marks;

5) Capability to comply with military specifications (MIL-SPEC).

While Rise Sportswear does not currently meet all these requirements independently, we are open to partnerships with entities that do — combining our apparel production skills with regulatory and logistical capabilities provided by qualified partners.

Educational Purpose and Transparency

This article is intended purely as an informative overview for organizations, contractors, and procurement professionals interested in the application of sublimated apparel in military environments. Rise Sportswear does not currently claim to produce or sell official military clothing, nor do we represent any affiliation with the U.S. or UK armed forces.

What we do bring is:

1) Experience delivering fully customized gear with fast turnaround;

2) A strong capability in high-performance sublimated apparel;

3) A collaborative approach to long-term, mission-aligned partnerships.

Sublimated sportswear offers significant potential in the military space — particularly in areas related to training, morale, and unit identity. While Rise Sportswear does not currently supply military contracts, we are passionate about sharing knowledge in this field and are open to collaborating with experienced military vendors or brand partners to explore aligned opportunities.

To learn more about our sublimation capabilities or to discuss a potential partnership, visit www.risesportswear.com or reach out to our team.