Wholesale Mesh Shorts for Basketball, Soccer & Athletic Programs
Simplstc Apparel is your source for wholesale mesh shorts — the most popular shorts style for basketball teams, soccer programs, volleyball programs, and general athletic use. Mesh shorts are built from 100% polyester open-knit mesh that provides maximum breathability during high-intensity athletic activity, holds screen printing cleanly for team decoration programs, and maintains appearance through a full competitive season of use and washing.
Wholesale mesh shorts serve school basketball and soccer programs, recreational leagues, gym and fitness brands, team outfitters ordering complete uniform packages, and screen printers building blank inventory for athletic team clients.
Browse parent category Wholesale Shorts. See also Performance Shorts for structured woven styles and Pocket Shorts for utility-pocket options.
Wholesale Mesh Shorts by Style, Inseam & Brand
Men's Mesh Shorts — 5", 7" & 9" Inseam: A4 (Sprint 5-Inch Lined Tricot), C2 Sport (5107 7-Inch / 5109 9-Inch), Badger Sport (B-Core Mesh with antimicrobial), Alleson Athletic (567P Adult Mesh), Augusta Sportswear (sport-specific mesh).
Basketball Mesh Shorts: 7-inch inseam in school and team colors; reversible styles from Alleson Athletic (560R adult / 7272 youth) provide home and away from a single purchase.
Women's Mesh Shorts: gender-specific cuts from A4 and Augusta Sportswear in XS–2XL for volleyball, track, and general athletic programs.
Youth Mesh Shorts: XS–XL from A4 apparel, C2 Sport (5229), and Alleson Athletic matching adult styles for full-roster programs.
Black / Colored Mesh Shorts: black mesh shorts are the most ordered color; white, navy, red, royal, camo mesh shorts available across the brand catalog.
Baggy / Relaxed Mesh Shorts: Champion mesh shorts in relaxed-fit construction for casual athletic and lifestyle programs.
Bulk Mesh Shorts for Large Orders & Team Programs
Bulk wholesale mesh shorts are available with no minimum on most blank styles and automatic volume discounts at every quantity tier. Bulk mesh shorts programs are most common for school basketball programs ordering complete team rosters in school colors, recreational leagues equipping 8–20 teams with matching shorts, gym and fitness brands stocking seasonal inventory, and corporate athletic events ordering a single style for all attendees.
The most cost-effective bulk mesh shorts in the wholesale market:
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C2 Sport 5107 (7-inch) — starting under $9.50 per unit, adult S–4XL, 5 colors
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C2 Sport 5109 (9-inch) — same construction with longer inseam, S–4XL
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C2 Sport 5229 Youth — starting under $10.00, youth XS–XL
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Alleson Athletic 567P — adult mesh shorts for basketball; reversible styles cut uniform cost by 30–40%
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A4 Sprint 5-Inch Lined Tricot — premium construction for running and competitive athletic programs
For complete team uniform packages, pair bulk mesh shorts with matching performance tees — call +1 773-245-6241 for a bundled team uniform quote.
Custom Mesh Shorts — Decorated for Teams & Leagues
Custom wholesale mesh shorts with screen-printed team names and player numbers are the most ordered custom shorts program at Simplstc Apparel. The 100% polyester mesh surface produces vibrant, durable screen prints that hold through full competitive seasons and repeated commercial washing.
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Screen Printing — team name on front left thigh, player number on back right thigh; the standard custom basketball shorts decoration layout; from 12 pieces with no setup fee
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DTF Printing — full-color brand logos and complex graphic designs; excellent adhesion on 100% polyester mesh; no under-base required on most colorways
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Embroidery — premium stitched logos on select mesh shorts styles for corporate athletic and branded program use
For complete custom team programs — mesh shorts plus matching jerseys or performance tees — call +1 773-245-6241. We handle complete decorated uniform packages from one order with one invoice.
Blank Mesh Shorts for Decorators & Team Outfitters
Blank wholesale mesh shorts are the most ordered blank shorts style by screen printers serving school and recreational team athletic clients. The 100% polyester mesh construction produces clean, vibrant screen prints without the heavy ink deposit required by cotton and poly-cotton blends — making it one of the most print-efficient blank substrates in the athletic apparel category.
Top blank mesh shorts styles for decorator inventory:
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C2 Sport 5107 Mesh 7-Inch — under $9.50 wholesale, the most affordable blank mesh short; 5 colors, S–4XL
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Badger Sport B-Core Mesh Shorts — antimicrobial treatment built in; consistent construction for high-volume decorator programs
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Alleson Athletic 567P — adult mesh shorts for basketball programs; available blank in 5+ colors
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A4 Sprint Lined Tricot — the premium blank for running and track programs
All blank mesh shorts ship same-week on in-stock styles. For large blank inventory orders, call +1 773-245-6241 for bulk availability confirmation before ordering.
Team Mesh Shorts Ordering Guide — Get It Right the First Time
Team mesh shorts orders have specific considerations that prevent the most common mistakes. Here's what to know before placing a bulk order:
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Order 10% extra in your median size. Mid-season additions and size exchanges are nearly guaranteed. 10% overage in the most common size saves a second order at full price.
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Reversible vs single-color economics. Alleson Athletic reversible mesh shorts give two colorways for roughly the same cost as one set — home and away from a single purchase. For programs with both home and away games, reversible is the stronger economic choice.
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Match inseam to your sport. 5-inch for track and running; 7-inch for basketball and soccer; 9-inch for casual use. Ordering the wrong inseam is the most common mesh shorts program mistake.
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Confirm your color before ordering. Two-tone color combinations vary by brand — your specific school color pair may be available on C2 Sport but not A4, or vice versa. Call us to confirm before committing to a full-roster quantity.
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Collect youth measurements separately. Youth XS–XL and adult S–4XL do not correspond to the same body size. Collect actual waist measurements for youth players rather than mapping by age.
Questions before placing your team order? Call +1 773-245-6241 — our team handles complete decorated mesh shorts programs daily.
FAQs
What brands carry the best wholesale mesh shorts?
Top wholesale mesh shorts brands at Simplstc Apparel: A4 (Sprint Lined Tricot), C2 Sport (5107 / 5109), Badger Sport (B-Core Mesh with antimicrobial), Alleson Athletic (567P adult and 5229 youth, plus reversible styles), and Augusta Sportswear (sport-specific mesh for football, basketball, and soccer).
What inseam is best for wholesale basketball shorts?
The 7-inch inseam is standard for basketball — providing coverage without restricting lateral movement. The 9-inch is available for programs that prefer a more relaxed fit. The 5-inch is generally too short for basketball and better suited to running programs.
Are reversible mesh shorts worth it for basketball programs?
Yes. Alleson Athletic reversible mesh shorts (560R adult / 7272 youth) provide two colorways from a single purchase — reducing uniform costs by 30–40% vs. buying separate home and away sets. For most basketball programs, reversible is the stronger economic choice.
Can I get blank mesh shorts for my screen printing program?
Yes. All wholesale mesh shorts are available blank. C2 Sport 5107 (under $9.50 per unit) is the most popular blank mesh short for screen printers serving budget-sensitive team programs.