Shown: Tri-Black
American ApparelStyle TR401USA · T-Shirts
Unisex USA-Made Triblend Track Tee
A blank t-shirt from the American Apparel line, offered in Tri-Black in size XS. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- 50/25/25 polyester/cotton/rayon at 4 oz/yd²
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ Embroidery and Sublimation: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 1— Tri-Black
Tri-Black
Available sizes
Availability — Tri-Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Limited | — |
Last inventory sync: July 13, 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
- 50/25/25 polyester/cotton/rayon
- Fabric weight
- 4 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Side-seamed
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Relaxed
- Sizes
- XS
- Colors
- 1
- Country of origin
- United States
- Sustainability
- Not stated
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
Prints well with a low-bleed ink system made for polyester; standard plastisol can dye-migrate.
- 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.
- High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
DTG printing
Not Recommended
Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
Embroidery
Conditional
Very light fabric can pucker under dense designs — keep stitch counts modest and stabilize well.
- 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.
- Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.
Sublimation
Conditional
Partial polyester content gives muted, distressed color rather than full saturation.
- Cotton content will not hold sublimation dye — expect a faded, vintage result.
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 XS.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS |
|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 3/4 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 16 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4 oz./yd², 50/25/25 polyester/cotton/rayon
- Triblend Oatmeal is 50/37/13 polyester/cotton/rayon
- Relaxed fit
- 7/8” non-topstitched collar
- Taped neck and shoulders
- 1” blind-stitch sleeve hem
- 1” double-needle bottom hem
- Side seams
- Made in USA of US and foreign components
About this blank
This USA made version is being discontinued. Please shop style TR401W for the non-USA made version going forward.
Country of origin
Made in United States.
Recommended applications
- Premium merchandise →
Retail-tier cut and hand.
- Events →
Event-crew staple with quick decoration turnaround.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 50/25/25 polyester/cotton/rayon
- · Similar weight (4 vs 4 oz)
- · Relaxed fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 4 oz)
- · Relaxed fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 4 oz)
- · Relaxed fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.2 vs 4 oz)
- · Covers XS–3XL
Terms used on this page
- Polyester
- Polyester is a synthetic, petroleum-based fiber prized for durability, quick-dry performance, and colorfastness, but prone to dye migration under screen-print inks.
- Rayon (Viscose)
- Rayon (viscose) is a semi-synthetic fiber made by dissolving wood pulp cellulose and re-spinning it into filament, prized for a silky drape neither cotton nor polyester can match.
- Tri-Blend
- Tri-blend fabric mixes cotton, polyester, and rayon in one yarn, producing an especially soft, drapey tee with a naturally heathered, faded print look.
- 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.
- Taped Neck (Shoulder-to-Shoulder Taping)
- A taped neck is a strip of tape sewn over a garment's shoulder-to-shoulder seam to stop it from stretching out and smooth the seam against skin.