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Why Mittys Colour Silks Outperform the Rest
Premium Fabric. Precision Craftsmanship. A Difference You Can Feel.
When it comes to jockey silks, every detail matters. Comfort, movement, breathability, colour vibrancy, durability — each plays a vital role in race-day performance. At Mittys, we’ve spent decades refining our fabric technology and tailoring techniques to deliver silks that don’t just look world-class… they perform that way too.
Below, we highlight what sets Mittys colour silks apart — using real imagery from recent jobs.
High-Performance Polyester Satin With a Subtle Stretch
Our proprietary polyester satin has been engineered with a gentle, controlled elasticity — a feature most silks on the market don’t offer.
This unique stretch provides three key performance advantages:
✔ Aerodynamic Fit
The fabric sits closer to the body, reducing unnecessary air drag without feeling restrictive.
✔ Superior Mobility
That slight give allows smoother arm and torso movement — particularly important during jumps, mid-stride shifts, and final-stretch acceleration.
✔ Climate Responsiveness
Our satin actively manages perspiration:
Drawing moisture away during warm conditions
Retaining warmth during colder meets
The result is a jockey who stays focused, comfortable and controlled from start to finish.
Seamless Button & Stud Integration
Buttons shouldn’t interfere with your design — and at Mittys, they don’t.
We offer a wide variety of button and stud colours that match or complement your chosen silk colourway. This ensures your design remains clean, cohesive and premium, with nothing visually “breaking” the pattern.
Every fastening is chosen for:
Durability
Smooth operation
Lightweight performance
A polished, race-day finish
Design Your Own Racing Silks in 3D 🎨
Bring your colours to life before they ever hit the track. With the Mittys 3D Design Tool you can customise jackets, caps and patterns in real time, spin the model around and see exactly how your silks will look on race day.
Save your design, share it with owners and send it straight through to our team for production – all in one place.
Try the 3D Silks Builder
Colour Accuracy & Print Precision That’s Second to None
Mittys is known for colour.
Not just bright colour — accurate, repeatable, unmatched colour.
We regularly undertake custom colour-matching projects where we’ll print up to 20 test variations just to achieve the exact tone a client wants.
Our satin allows:
Crisp geometric shapes
Clean edges
Deep, bold hues
Seamless consistency between jacket, cap, and accessories
When you see Mittys colours trackside, they glow. They’re unmistakable.
Premium Caps to Match the Silks — Inside and Out
A Mittys cap isn’t an afterthought — it’s an extension of the silks.
Silky, Smooth Inner Lining
The inside is fully lined with a soft satin that:
Matches or complements the main colour
Improves comfort
Increases durability
Reduces friction and scalp irritation
This is a small detail most manufacturers overlook.
For us, it’s essential.
Material Matches the Silks
The cap isn’t made from a cheaper or different fabric — it’s made from the same premium satin as the jacket, meaning riders enjoy the same breathability, stretch, and finish from head to hem.
Traditional Bow Finishing
A Mittys signature: the classic bow at the back.
It’s traditional, elegant, and a beautiful nod to Australia’s racing heritage.
Craftsmanship You Can See — And Feel
Your silks are made by experienced specialists who understand how jockey movement, weather and speed interact with fabric. We don’t settle for “good enough.” Every seam, line, panel and colour block is cut, pressed and stitched for:
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Symmetry
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Longevity
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Comfort
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Sharp appearance on camera and in motion
You can see the difference.
More importantly — jockeys can feel it.
Bespoke Colour Matching for Clubs & Owners
Bring us a sample, swatch or reference and our team can reproduce it with remarkable precision.
Whether we’re matching a sponsor colour, a legacy design from decades ago, or a club palette, Mittys ensures consistency across jackets, caps, sashes and presentation gear.
This is why leading racing clubs across Australia trust us year after year.
Mittys Silks: Crafted for Champions
Premium fabric. Technical performance. Tailored comfort.
Mittys colour silks are engineered for racing — and built to stand out.
If you’d like custom silks, bespoke colour matching or a full racing set, our team would love to help bring your colours to life.
→ Contact Mittys today
→ Design your silks in 3D (DYO tool)
→ Explore our full racing range
Explore the Full Mittys Racing Range 🐎
From custom silks to presentation rugs, caps, blinkers and accessories — discover everything we make for race day. All proudly crafted in Melbourne with unmatched quality and detail.
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