Artisan Collection by Reprime RP904 Men's Chef Recycled Shirt in Black — blank garment, front view

Shown: Black

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Men's Chef Recycled Shirt

A blank garment from the Artisan Collection by Reprime line, offered in 2 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 65/35 recycled polyester/cotton twill at 5 oz/yd²
  • Recycled content
  • ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
  • ⚠ Sublimation: conditional — test first.

Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.

Colors 2— Black

  • Black

  • White

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL

Availability — Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn Stock—
MIn Stock—
LIn Stock—
XLIn Stock—
2XLLimited—
3XLLimited—

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
65/35 recycled polyester/cotton twill
Fabric weight
5 oz/yd²
Fabric type
twill
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Not stated
Cut for
Men's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
S–3XL
Colors
2
Country of origin
Egypt
Sustainability
Recycled content; OEKO-TEX certified facility

Decoration compatibility

VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.

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.

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.
  • Non-flat twill surface reduces DTG detail.

Embroidery

Excellent

Structured twill holds stitches cleanly — the classic embroidery surface.

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

Fit category not stated, cut for men's wear · sizes S–3XL.

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

About this blank

Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OCS, GRS, RCS and OEKO-TEX certified.

Country of origin

Made in Egypt.

Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

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Terms used on this page

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.
Twill
Twill is a woven fabric with a diagonal rib pattern, prized for durability and used as the standard ground fabric for caps and embroidery.
Mandarin collar (band collar)
A mandarin collar, also called a band collar, is a short standing strip of fabric around the neckline with no fold and no lapel.
Neckband
A neckband is the ribbed strip of fabric sewn around a tee's neck opening to finish the raw edge and hold the collar's shape.
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.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is a certification testing finished textile products for harmful substances against limits stricter than most legal requirements.
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