AS Colour Youth Heavy Faded Tee | 3071

Description

The AS Colour Youth Heavy Faded Tee is what happens when you build a kids’ blank like it actually has to survive being worn by kids. At 240GSM, this is a heavyweight youth tee — substantially heavier than the standard 150GSM promo blanks that fall apart after a few washes. The vintage faded finish gives it a broken-in softness from day one, which means no stiff hand-feel complaints from picky wearers.

Who Orders It

Elementary and middle schools running spirit wear programs where the shirts need to last the full school year. Summer camps and day programs that want gear kids actually keep wearing after the session ends. Youth sports leagues building team identity beyond the jersey. Children’s apparel brands launching branded basics. Church youth groups and nonprofit programs where every shirt in the budget needs to pull its weight. Fundraiser programs where parents expect quality that justifies the ask.

Decoration

The 240GSM weight handles screen printing beautifully — heavy enough to prevent ink bleed-through on plastisol prints, stable enough for clean registration on multi-color designs. DTG performs well on the cotton base, though the faded finish may slightly soften bright colors by design. Embroidery holds cleanly with proper backing. The vintage wash means no need to worry about dye migration issues you’d get with standard reactive dyes. One consideration: the faded colorway is the feature, so lean into designs that work with that aesthetic rather than fighting it.

Specifications

• 240GSM heavyweight cotton construction
• Vintage faded finish — soft hand-feel out of the package
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk fabric for consistent sizing post-wash
• Relaxed fit cut for comfortable everyday youth wear
• Youth sizing range available

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the 3071?
Screen printing is the strongest match — the heavyweight fabric holds ink without bleed-through and the faded finish complements vintage-style print designs. DTG and embroidery both work well with standard prep.

Is this good for school spirit wear programs?
It’s one of the better options. The 240GSM weight outlasts standard youth blanks by a significant margin, and the preshrunk construction means sizing stays consistent through the wash cycles schools put gear through.

How does the sizing run?
Relaxed fit with consistent sizing across production runs. The preshrunk treatment means what you order is what you get — no need to size up anticipating shrinkage.

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.

Building a youth apparel program that needs to survive real wear? Get a quote on the 3071 and let’s talk decoration options for your order.