AS Colour Heavy Faded Minus Tee [-5cm] 5086

Description

The AS Colour Heavy Faded Minus Tee is for the brand that knows exactly what they want — a cropped heavyweight with a lived-in look straight out of the box. At 240GSM, this is a substantial blank. The 5cm shorter body length puts it firmly in streetwear territory, designed for tucked styling or that deliberate cropped silhouette that reads intentional, not accidental. The garment-dyed faded wash gives it vintage character before you ever add a print.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels building collections that don’t look like merch. Music venues and festivals running limited drops. Skate shops and surf brands doing in-house apparel. Creative agencies putting together client gifts that actually get worn. Coffee roasters and cocktail bars who want their brand on something with personality. Boutique fitness studios leaning into a lifestyle aesthetic over gym-standard blanks.

Decoration

The 240GSM weight handles screen printing with excellent ink laydown — heavy enough to prevent bleed-through on dense coverage. The faded wash base means your print colors will read slightly muted, which works beautifully for vintage or distressed graphic styles. For DTG, expect strong adhesion on the cotton surface with natural hand-feel. Embroidery sits clean on the heavyweight fabric without puckering. Note: the pre-faded colorway means you’re designing into the vintage look, not fighting against it. Plan your art accordingly.

Specifications

• 240GSM heavyweight cotton construction
• Minus 5cm body length — intentionally cropped fit
• Relaxed, boxy silhouette
• Garment-dyed with faded wash finish
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the faded wash?
Screen printing with vintage or distressed artwork plays perfectly with the pre-faded base. Expect your colors to appear slightly softened — lean into that. DTG also works well for detailed graphics. Embroidery is clean and stable on the heavyweight fabric.

How short is the minus 5cm cut?
It’s a deliberate crop — approximately 2 inches shorter than a standard tee length. On most wearers, it hits right at or just below the waistband. This is a streetwear cut, not an athletic crop top.

Is this good for retail-quality brand merchandise?
This is exactly what it’s built for. The weight, the wash, the fit — it’s a blank that looks like a finished product. Brands use this when they want their merch to compete with what’s hanging in boutiques.

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.

If you’re building a collection that needs to look editorial from day one, request a quote and let’s talk through your program.