AS Colour Wo’s Maple Faded Tee | 4065

Description

The AS Colour Maple Faded Tee arrives with the soft, broken-in hand-feel that most tees only develop after months of wear. The garment-dyed faded wash creates subtle variation in each piece — intentional irregularity that reads as authentic rather than manufactured. At 180GSM combed cotton, it carries enough weight to drape properly without feeling heavy, and the pre-faded finish means decoration integrates into the garment rather than sitting on top of it.

Who Orders It

Boutique brands and indie labels building collections with vintage aesthetic baked in from the start. Music venues and record shops creating merch that looks like it’s been on tour. Lifestyle brands in surf, skate, and outdoor spaces where new-looking apparel misses the mark. Coffee roasters, yoga studios, and creative agencies outfitting teams in something softer than standard corporate blanks. Nonprofits running campaigns where the worn-in look signals authenticity over polish.

Decoration

Screen printing lands well on the faded finish — expect slightly muted ink absorption that enhances the vintage look rather than fighting it. Water-based and discharge inks work particularly well, blending into the fabric for a worn-from-day-one result. DTG prints cleanly on the cotton construction, though the garment-dyed base may create subtle color variation. Embroidery holds at standard stitch counts — the 180GSM weight provides enough structure without puckering. Note that the faded wash creates inherent color variation between pieces, which most buyers ordering this style consider a feature.

Specifications

• 180GSM combed cotton construction
• Garment-dyed with faded vintage wash
• Womens relaxed fit through body
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability
• Side-seamed construction

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the faded wash?
Screen printing with water-based or discharge inks integrates most naturally with the vintage finish. Standard plastisol works but will sit more visibly on top of the fabric. DTG is viable on cotton — expect the garment-dyed base to influence final print color slightly.

Will the color be consistent across a bulk order?
The faded wash creates intentional variation piece to piece. Most programs ordering this style want that irregularity — it’s part of the aesthetic. If you need exact color matching across every unit, a standard dyed blank is a better fit.

How does the sizing run?
The Maple cut runs true to AS Colour womens sizing with a relaxed fit through the body. Not fitted, not boxy — designed for comfortable everyday wear. Preshrunk construction means minimal change after washing.

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 vintage-forward merch program? Get a custom quote and we’ll match the right decoration approach to your design.