AS Colour Wo’s Heavy Tee | 4080

Description

The AS Colour Women’s Heavy Tee is what you reach for when standard-weight cotton feels insufficient for the program you’re building. At 280GSM, this is a genuinely heavyweight blank — the kind of substantial fabric that changes how a garment drapes, how it holds up to repeated wearing, and how it receives ink and thread. The relaxed fit reads contemporary without swimming on the wearer, and the preshrunk construction means the sizing you order is the sizing you keep.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels building women’s collections that need to match the weight and presence of their unisex or men’s pieces. Creative agencies producing limited-run merch drops where the garment itself is part of the brand statement. Music venues and record labels printing artist tees that fans will actually wear for years. Nonprofit organizations running campaigns where the shirt needs to survive volunteer shifts and weekend events. Boutique fitness brands and yoga studios creating retail-quality apparel for their community.

Decoration

The 280GSM weight is an asset for decoration. Screen printing lays down clean with minimal ink absorption into the fabric — colors stay vibrant and edges stay sharp. DTG performs well on this cotton construction, though expect slightly longer cure times than lighter-weight blanks. Embroidery holds beautifully; the dense fabric provides solid backing for detailed designs up to 12,000 stitches without puckering or distortion. The relaxed fit means left-chest placements sit naturally without pulling.

Specifications

• 280GSM / 8.2oz heavyweight cotton construction
• 100% combed cotton for smooth hand-feel
• Relaxed fit with contemporary silhouette
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability after washing
• Women’s sizing XS–XL

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on this heavyweight blank?
Screen printing is the natural fit — the dense fabric holds ink on the surface for sharp, vibrant results. Embroidery also performs exceptionally well given the fabric weight. DTG works but requires adjusted cure settings for the heavier material.

Is this good for retail-quality branded merchandise?
Yes. The 280GSM weight puts this in the premium tier — it feels like something you’d pay $45 for at a boutique. If your merch program needs to compete with retail apparel, this is the blank to start with.

How does the sizing run?
True to size with a relaxed, contemporary fit. It’s not boxy but has room through the body. For a more fitted look, consider sizing down; for an oversized streetwear aesthetic, size up 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 a women’s program with real weight behind it? Get a custom quote and we’ll help you dial in the details.