The d75 sailfish fishing shirt from Odyssey Apparel puts one of the ocean’s most spectacular gamefish onto a full-colour sublimated design, built for anglers chasing sailfish off the South African coast.
Manufactured from 100% moisture management polyester fabric: breathable, UV-resistant, and built for long days running offshore in the South African sun. The dye sublimation print bonds permanently into the fabric, so the artwork stays vivid and colourfast through salt spray, sun, and every wash.
Quick-drying and comfortable, this fabric is built to handle a full day on the troll without ever feeling heavy or restrictive.
Available in sizes from Kiddies to Adult 9XL, so the whole crew can gear up for the next offshore trip. Check the size chart before ordering, and reach out via our Custom Designs page if you need help picking the right fit.
Sailfish are among the fastest fish in the ocean and arguably the most visually spectacular billfish South African offshore crews encounter, instantly recognisable by the towering dorsal sail that flares electric blue the moment the fish lights up boatside. KwaZulu-Natal’s warm currents make it one of the most consistent sailfish grounds on the continent, and most local crews fish strict catch-and-release, tagging fish for ongoing research before sending them back. This design gives that pursuit its own artwork, joining the rest of Odyssey’s species-specific designs in the Shirt range.
UV-resistant fabric keeps the sun off during long days running offshore, and the moisture management weave keeps you comfortable whether you’re working the spread or clearing lines on a hook-up. Delivery nationwide runs through trusted courier partners including DSV, so wherever your crew is based in South Africa, this shirt gets to you.
To keep the design looking sharp trip after trip, wash on a cool machine cycle and hang or drip dry rather than tumble drying on high heat. Because the dye sublimation print is bonded into the fibres of the fabric rather than sitting on top of it, it resists cracking, flaking, and fading through sun, salt, and repeated washing in a way that screen-printed or vinyl-transfer shirts cannot match. Rinse the shirt as soon as you reasonably can after a session on salt water, and avoid harsh bleach-based detergents that can dull the moisture management finish over time.
Odyssey Apparel’s moisture management fabric is cut for a comfortable, true-to-size fit across the full Kiddies to Adult 9XL size range, so most anglers find their usual size works well for a full day offshore. If you are between sizes, our size chart on the product page breaks down chest, length, and sleeve measurements in detail, and our team is happy to help through the Custom Designs page if you are still unsure. A design that fits properly gets worn on every trip, not left in the cupboard.
Every Odyssey Apparel fishing shirt is designed, sublimated, and packed at our own facility in Brits, North West. If your crew wants matching gear for the next trip, get in touch through our Custom Designs page and we will sort a design and a quote.
Whether you’re running wide for sailfish or just along for the ride, Odyssey Apparel builds a shirt for the species and the session, not a one-size-fits-all generic design pulled off an overseas supplier shelf.
Pair it with matching shorts or a cap from the same design series if you want a complete kit for your next trip out.
Odyssey Apparel designs original fishing artwork at a pace most competitors cannot match. We are not a generic sublimation printer: the design is the product, and every shirt in our fishing range is created in-house and printed at our own facility in Brits, North West. Built in Brits. Worn across South Africa. Want a custom colourway or a shirt for your fishing club? Visit our Custom Designs page.
"On backorder" means that we don't keep the specific item in stock and need to manufacture it. Our orders typically take two to three weeks due to our queue system.
Generally, our orders go out within two weeks. We sometimes get them done within a week. In some cases, it might take a little longer, depending on your order and how busy we might be at the time. We work on a queue system, first in first out.
We offer in house shipping (DSV), charged at a flat rate nationwide, but you may choose to send your own courier or collect from our premises yourself, just choose the local pickup option.
We can do custom designs, and we are really good at it too. Send our team a Whatsapp message at 0827550464 with regards to your design.
