Bayside Unisex USA-Made Long Sleeve T-Shirt | 6100

Description

The Bayside 6100 is the long sleeve version of the tee that built Bayside’s reputation — heavyweight 6.1oz cotton, made in the USA, and constructed to outlast the typical imported blank by years. This is the shirt union print shops specify by name. The dense knit holds ink saturation through industrial wash cycles, and the American-made construction means consistent sizing across production runs without the drift you get from overseas suppliers.

Who Orders It

Union locals and labor organizations choose the 6100 because USA-made matters to their membership. Nonprofits running annual campaigns appreciate that the shirt survives years of wear and still looks presentable at the next event. Fire departments and municipal programs order it for station wear. Screen printers building retail-quality merch lines for bands and local brands rely on the weight to carry bold graphics. Schools and athletic boosters use it for fall and winter spirit wear when the standard tee won’t cut it.

Decoration

The 6.1oz weight is ideal for screen printing — the dense cotton holds ink on the surface for vibrant color without excessive absorption. Expect clean edges on fine detail work. The fabric handles high-density prints and discharge ink equally well. For embroidery, the heavyweight construction supports designs up to 12,000 stitches without stabilizer show-through. The tear-away label makes rebranding straightforward for private label programs.

Specifications

• 6.1oz heavyweight 100% preshrunk cotton
• Made in USA — Bayside’s domestic manufacturing
• Tubular construction with double-needle stitching at sleeves and hem
• Tear-away label for easy rebranding
• 20 color options available
• Unisex sizing S–4XL

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the Bayside 6100?
Screen printing is where this shirt excels — the heavyweight cotton holds ink beautifully with strong color payoff. It also handles embroidery well due to the dense fabric. DTG works but the cotton absorbs more ink than ringspun alternatives, so expect slightly muted tones compared to lighter weight blanks.

Why does USA-made matter for my order?
Consistency. Bayside’s domestic production means sizing runs true across reorders — critical for programs that restock annually. It also matters for union shops, government contracts, and organizations whose membership expects American-made goods.

How does the sizing run?
Classic unisex fit — not slim, not boxy. Runs true to standard American sizing. The preshrunk cotton means minimal change after washing. Order your normal size.

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 build a long sleeve program that holds up? Get a custom quote on the Bayside 6100 and we’ll walk you through decoration options for your order.