Speedline 160 - thermoactive balaclava - Devil (KTZ.68)

The minimum quantity is 50 pcs. It is also possible to order 1 sample piece (proof).

Depending on the ordered quantity, the turnaround time for custom-printed thermoactive balaclavas is 3–14 business days.

Yes, we offer a free visualization of your custom thermoactive balaclava. Standard project preparation takes up to 24 business hours from the moment you send us the graphics. This allows you to check the placement and size of the print before paying for the order. Send us your logo to review your design.

Yes – the template is available here.

Yes. You can order ready-made sample packs (thermoactive and cotton) via our B2B panel, by email, or by phone. What is more, you can request a sample with your own print.

Custom-printed thermoactive balaclavas are available in 2 sizes: for adults and for children.

As a comprehensive manufacturer of thermoactive and cotton balaclavas, we select the branding technique to fully exploit the properties of the fabric used. The choice of method depends on the product model you select:

• Sublimation printing (Full-print 360°) – dedicated to thermoactive products: We use this technology for the production of custom-printed thermoactive balaclavas. Sublimation allows the entire surface of the polyester knit to be printed before it is sewn together. The dye permanently bonds with the fibers, making the print completely undetectable, crack-proof, and – most importantly in sports – it does not limit the breathability of the material. This is a premium design solution that we supply to karting tracks and ski slopes across the European Union (including Poland, Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia).
• Screen printing – ideal for cotton balaclavas: We use this proven method for cotton balaclavas with a logo. Screen printing allows for precise, localized application of the logotype onto the finished balaclava. It is an extremely efficient and economical method for larger print runs, providing high color intensity and excellent coverage. It is perfect for corporate branding, company events, or as a mass promotional gadget for clients throughout the EU.

Summary: We always match the technology to your business needs. If you need a personalized thermoactive balaclava with graphics over the entire surface (e.g., racing patterns, camo), we recommend sublimation. If you are looking for a classic, cost-effective solution based on natural fibers, our screen-printed balaclavas with a logo will be a perfect choice. Both processes are carried out in our Polish printing facility using skin-safe inks (compliant with REACH).

It is not recommended. Screen printing works mainly on cotton balaclavas and flat surfaces. The stretchy polyester used in thermoactive balaclavas causes the screen printing ink to sit on the surface of the fibers – it cracks when stretched and wears off faster. Sublimation penetrates the structure of the fabric, making it more durable and safer for this type of product.

Sublimation has no color limit – you can reproduce photographs, gradients, complex patterns, and logotypes at no extra cost (unlike the screen printing method, where each additional color increases the production cost).

No. Sublimation requires a fabric with a high polyester content – the optimum is 100% polyester. That is why it is the technology of choice for thermoactive balaclavas. For cotton balaclavas with a custom logo, screen printing or DTF printing is recommended.

Yes — 360° sublimation technology covers the entire surface of the product. The graphic design is printed on the fabric before it is sewn, so the pattern covers every part of the balaclava, including the back and sides. When designing the pattern, however, you should take into account possible pattern shifts along the seam lines when designing precise graphic elements such as text or thin lines.

No. Unlike other methods (such as foils or heavy inks), sublimation dye does not clog or block the pores of the polyester material. As a result, custom thermoactive balaclavas retain 100% of their properties, including the ability to wick sweat away to the outside.

The main advantages of wearing balaclavas with flatlock seams under a helmet are:

• Chafing prevention: Due to their specific design, flatlock seams do not cause painful chafing or skin irritation.
• High comfort under a tight helmet: Helmets (e.g., in motorsport) fit tightly on the head. Any thick spots on the material or classic, raised seams can cause local pressure points and ruin riding comfort. Flatlock seams are smooth and lie perfectly flat, eliminating the risk of pressure.
• Increased durability and flexibility: Balaclavas with flatlock seams are sewn on specialized machines, often using elastic threads, which significantly increases the product's lifespan and tensile strength.

Sublimation printing on thermoactive balaclavas maintains its durability throughout the entire lifespan of the product. With proper care (washing at 30°C), the dye will not fade before the fabric itself wears out. We do not set a limit on the number of washes because the dye does not rest on the surface of the fibers, but is permanently embedded into their structure at a molecular level.

For our B2B partners in the motorsport and skiing industries in Poland, Germany, or France, this technology guarantees that custom-printed thermoactive balaclavas will maintain a professional look even with daily cleaning. Thanks to the use of REACH-compliant inks, the product remains safe for the user and resistant to intensive use, which is a Humboo standard across all EU markets.

Sublimation print on custom-printed thermoactive balaclavas permanently fuses with the structure of the polyester fibers. However, its aesthetics can be permanently damaged by chlorine bleaches, high temperatures in tumble dryers, and strong mechanical friction. As a manufacturer of thermoactive balaclavas, we use only high-quality fabrics and inks compliant with REACH standards, which guarantees resistance to standard washing cycles, provided that aggressive chemicals attacking the polymer bonds of the dye are avoided.

The greatest risk to a thermoactive balaclava with a logo is exposure to temperatures above 60°C in tumble dryers, which can lead to re-activation of the pigment and its migration (blurring of logotype edges). Additionally, friction against rough elements of helmets (e.g., sharp Velcro) can cause pilling of the fabric.

To ensure that personalized thermoactive balaclavas maintain their technical and visual parameters, low-temperature washing (30°C) should be used, and fabric softeners should be avoided, as they clog the micro-pores of the fabric responsible for moisture transport. Higher temperatures do not destroy the print itself, but degrade the structure of the polyester — the fibers lose elasticity and thermoactive properties, which indirectly worsens the appearance of the entire product.

Yes — and that is one of the biggest advantages of sublimation over other decoration techniques.

Sublimation printing on custom-printed thermoactive balaclavas is completely resistant to sweat, because during the thermal fixation stage, the dye permanently penetrates the structure of the polymer polyester fibers. Unlike surface prints, sublimation does not create an impermeable layer, allowing the fabric to maintain its natural thermoactive properties and full breathability. All printing dyes we use comply with REACH standards, which guarantees chemical safety of the product in direct contact with the skin.

Yes, we use only certified printing inks that are completely safe in contact with the skin. Our dyes possess certificates of compliance with the EU's REACH chemical safety standards. This guarantees that the product contains no harmful substances and is safe even during intensive use.

No — sublimation printing is completely frost-resistant. Extremely low temperatures, even below -40°C, do not negatively affect the durability of the sublimation print used on custom-printed thermoactive balaclavas.

No. Wind, rain, snow, or atmospheric moisture do not affect the durability of the print — the dye is inside the fiber, not on its surface, so external factors have no access to it.

The only scenario where weather conditions could indirectly cause harm is long-term exposure to intense UV radiation — after many cycles of intensive use in the sun, colors may minimally lose saturation, just like any colored fabric.

Yes — 360° sublimation printing on thermoactive balaclavas allows you to place a QR code, URL address, barcode, serial numbers, and certification markings directly into the graphic design.

To ensure the QR code remains readable after printing, it should maintain a minimum size of 4 × 4 cm, error correction level H (more on the correct construction of QR codes can be found here and here), a high contrast of the modules relative to the background, and be placed away from seams. It is worth shortening the URL to your brand's own domain.

Files must be prepared in CMYK mode. Sublimation prints in CMYK, so RGB designs will be converted by the manufacturer — and colors after conversion may deviate from the original on screen. If the brand uses Pantone colors, it is worth providing their numbers as a reference point for the print operator.

A bleed is the area of the graphic that extends beyond the trim line — usually 5–10 mm. Since sublimation is applied to the fabric before it is sewn, the bleed ensures pattern continuity after the product is stitched together. A lack of bleed results in white or unprinted stripes along the seams of the finished ski balaclava with a custom logo.

Key elements of the design — logotypes, inscriptions, faces, central motifs — should be placed away from the seam lines, in the safe zones marked in the template. Seams cause minimal misalignment and stretching of the pattern (1–3 mm) — with solid backgrounds and abstract graphics, this is unnoticeable; with text or precise lines and shapes, it may be visible. For this reason, the inscriptions of your design should not cover the sewing areas on the pattern piece.

Yes — mandatory. All fonts must be converted to curves (outline/expand) before exporting the file. If the manufacturer does not have the font used in the design installed, the text will be replaced by a default one — which will completely alter the look of your custom-printed thermoactive balaclava.