Shown: Black
American ApparelStyle 101CVC · Tank Tops
Women's CVC Tank
A blank tank top from the American Apparel line, offered in 6 colors and sizes S–2XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for screen printing
- 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/recycled polyester at 4.6 oz/yd²
- Recycled content
- Tear-away label for rebranding
- ⚠ Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 6— Black
Black
Heather Army
Heather Bone
Heather Charcoal
Heather Lilac
White
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | Available | |
| M | In Stock | Available | |
| L | In Stock | Available | |
| XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 2XL | In Stock | Available |
Last inventory sync: July 12, 2026 · local pickup stock held near Lockport, IL. Distributor network totals — not live stock; availability is reconfirmed on every quote before production.
Key specifications
- Fabric composition
- 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/recycled polyester
- Fabric weight
- 4.6 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- combed · ring-spun · 30 singles
- Construction
- Side-seamed
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Women's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–2XL
- Colors
- 6
- Country of origin
- Bangladesh, Guatemala, Haiti
- Sustainability
- Recycled content; OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cotton
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Excellent
Cotton-dominant knit takes plastisol and water-based ink cleanly with standard cure settings.
- Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
DTF transfer
Good
Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.
DTG printing
Good
Cotton-rich blend prints acceptably; expect a softer, more vintage result than 100% cotton.
- Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
Embroidery
Good
Embroiders well with appropriate backing.
- Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
Heat transfer
Good
Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.
Sublimation
Not Recommended
Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
Decoration results can vary by equipment, ink, transfer material, garment color, and production settings. Always test before beginning a full production run.
Fit and sizing
Fit category not stated, cut for women's wear · sizes S–2XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 25 | 25 1/2 | 26 | 26 1/2 | 27 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 16 | 17 | 18 1/2 | 20 | 22 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4.6 oz./yd², 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/recycled polyester, 30 singles
- Subtle heather appearance on all colors except Black and White
- Shaped fit
- Rib binding at neckline and armholes
- Side seams
- Tear away label
- Responsible Materials: contains recycled polyester and BCI cotton
About this blank
The CVC collection features iconic fashion basic styles made with a blend of soft ring spun cotton and recycled polyester for a soft hand
Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.
Country of origin
Made in Bangladesh, Guatemala, or Haiti.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Premium merchandise →
Retail-tier cut and hand.
- Events →
Event-crew staple with quick decoration turnaround.
Similar alternatives
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.13 vs 4.6 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.6 vs 4.6 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Covers XS–2XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.6 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
Terms used on this page
- Combed Cotton
- Combed cotton is fiber mechanically combed after carding to remove short fibers and debris, producing a smoother, straighter strand for finer fabric.
- Recycled Polyester (rPET)
- Recycled polyester (rPET) is polyester fiber re-extruded from reclaimed plastic, mostly PET bottles, performing like virgin poly while supporting a garment's sustainability claim.
- Singles (Yarn Count)
- Singles is the yarn-count system where a higher number, like 30/1, means finer, thinner yarn, and a lower number, like 18/1, means thicker, coarser yarn.
- Heather Fabric
- Heather fabric is knit or woven from a blend of dyed and undyed fiber, creating a mottled two-tone look that usually signals polyester content.
- Tear-Away Label
- A tear-away label is a neck or side-seam tag stitched along a single perforated line so it pulls out cleanly by hand for private labeling.
- Better Cotton (BCI)
- Better Cotton (BCI) is a global training and sourcing program that improves conventional cotton farming's water, pesticide, and labor practices without requiring organic certification.