AS Colour Staple Marle Tee | 5001M

Description

The AS Colour 5001M takes everything that works about the standard Staple Tee and adds the dimensional texture of marled yarn. The CVC blend — combed cotton dominant with polyester running through — creates that heathered visual without sacrificing the hand-feel or print quality that made the original a catalog staple. At 180GSM, it carries enough weight to feel substantial without running heavy.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels reach for the 5001M when solid colors feel too flat for the aesthetic they’re building. Music venues and touring bands order it for merch runs where the garment needs to look interesting before ink even hits it. Creative agencies use it for internal swag and client gifts when basic tees signal low effort. Coffee roasters, record shops, and boutique retailers stock it for branded apparel that customers actually want to wear off-site. Nonprofits running fundraiser campaigns choose the marle when they want the shirt to feel like a keep-forever piece rather than a throwaway promo item.

Decoration

The CVC construction accepts screen printing with clean ink laydown — the polyester content actually helps with color vibrancy on the heathered ground. DTG prints well, though the marled texture will show through lighter coverage areas, which can work for or against your design depending on intent. Embroidery holds cleanly on the chest and sleeve without puckering at standard stitch counts. One consideration: the marled base means your print color will interact visually with the fabric texture, so designs read slightly different than on a solid tee. We recommend proofing if you’re matching exact brand colors.

Specifications

• 180GSM midweight construction
• CVC blend — combed cotton with polyester marled throughout
• Double-needle stitching at neck and hem
• Regular fit with consistent sizing across runs
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability after washing
• Available in multiple marle colorways

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on marled fabric?
Screen printing gives you the most control — the ink sits cleanly on top of the marled texture. DTG works well for detailed designs but expect the heathered base to show through lighter areas. Both methods produce professional results; your choice depends on design complexity and order size.

Is this good for brand merch programs?
This is exactly what it’s built for. The marled texture elevates the garment beyond basic promotional wear, which means recipients actually keep and wear it. If your brand identity benefits from a more premium, textured look, the 5001M delivers that without a significant cost jump.

How does the sizing run?
True to AS Colour’s regular fit — slightly tailored compared to American boxy cuts but not slim. Consistent across production runs, which matters when you’re reordering for ongoing programs.

What’s the minimum order for custom decoration?
We work with programs from 12 pieces. Most decorated apparel programs start at 24–50 pieces. Request a quote and we’ll work with your specific order size.

Ready to see how your artwork looks on the marled base? Get a custom quote and we’ll walk you through the options.