Shown: Black/ White
American ApparelStyle 2003CVC · T-Shirts
Unisex CVC Three-Quarter Sleeve Tee
A blank t-shirt from the American Apparel line, offered in 8 colors and sizes S–3XL. 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 8— Black/ White
Black/ White
Heather Bone/ Heather Army
Heather Charcoal/ Black
White/ Black
White/ Heather Cardinal
White/ Heather Indigo
White/ Heather Mustard
White/Heather Arctic
Available sizes
Availability — Black/ White
| 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 | |
| 3XL | 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
- Unisex
- Fit
- Relaxed
- Sizes
- S–3XL
- Colors
- 8
- Country of origin
- Haiti, Bangladesh
- 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
Relaxed fit, cut for unisex wear · sizes S–3XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 28 1/4 | 29 1/4 | 30 1/4 | 31 1/4 | 32 1/4 | 33 1/4 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| Sleeve Length | 22 1/4 | 23 | 23 5/8 | 24 1/4 | 24 7/8 | 25 1/2 |
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
- Relaxed fit
- Contrasting classic width, rib collar
- Contrasting 3/4 raglan sleeves
- Side seams
- Tear away label
- Responsible Materials: contains BCI cotton and recycled polyester
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 Haiti or Bangladesh.
Shown for the White/ Black 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
- · Same fabric: 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/ recycled polyester
- · Similar weight (4.6 vs 4.6 oz)
- · Relaxed fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.6 vs 4.6 oz)
- · Relaxed fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.6 vs 4.6 oz)
- · Relaxed fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.6 oz)
- · Relaxed fit
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.
- Relaxed Fit
- Relaxed fit adds extra ease through the chest and body beyond a classic cut, without going as wide or long as an oversized silhouette.
- Ribbed Collar
- A ribbed collar is a stretchy rib-knit neckband, usually 1x1 rib, whose recovery after stretching depends heavily on how much spandex is blended in.