AS Colour Heavy Faded Tee | 5082

Description

The AS Colour Heavy Faded Tee arrives with the kind of broken-in character that most blanks take years to develop. At 240GSM, this is a true heavyweight — substantial enough to hang properly on the body while the garment-faded wash gives it immediate vintage presence. For brands building collections where the tee needs to look like it belongs in someone’s rotation from the first wear, this is the starting point.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels building capsule drops where the vintage aesthetic is part of the brand identity. Music venues and touring acts printing merch that needs to look worn-in under stage lights. Breweries and craft brands running limited releases with a heritage feel. Creative agencies ordering internal gear that looks intentional, not corporate. Nonprofit fundraisers going for a softer sell than the standard charity tee.

Decoration

The 240GSM weight handles screen printing exceptionally well — ink sits on the surface without bleeding into the weave, and the faded base creates natural contrast with both dark and light ink colors. DTG prints cleanly on the cotton construction, though expect slight color shift on faded areas versus standard dyed fabric. Embroidery holds at higher stitch counts without puckering thanks to the fabric density. The relaxed fit means chest placement should account for the drape — prints land slightly lower than on a standard cut.

Specifications

• 240GSM heavyweight cotton construction
• Garment-faded wash for vintage character
• Relaxed fit with dropped shoulder
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability
• Style 5082

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on faded fabric?
Screen printing delivers the strongest results — the heavyweight cotton holds ink cleanly and the faded wash creates natural visual contrast. DTG works well but test your art on the specific colorway since the wash affects how colors land.

Is this good for band merch or music venue gear?
This is exactly what it’s built for. The vintage wash means the tee looks like tour merch from day one, and the 240GSM weight holds up to the kind of repeated wear that comes with favorite-shirt status.

How does the sizing run on the relaxed fit?
The relaxed cut runs slightly larger through the body with a dropped shoulder. If your buyers typically size up for an oversized look, they can stay true to size on this one.

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 something with vintage character and heavyweight durability? Get a custom quote and let’s talk through your program.