Shown: Black/ Burnt Orange
Men's B-Core Hook T-Shirt
A blank t-shirt from the Badger line, offered in 20 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for sublimation
- 100% polyester at 3.5 oz/yd²
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ Embroidery: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 20— Black/ Burnt Orange
Black/ Burnt Orange
Black/ Red
Black/ White
Columbia Blue/ White
Forest/ White
Gold/ White
Graphite/ Safety Orange
Graphite/ Safety Yellow
Graphite/ White
Kelly/ White
Maroon/ White
Navy/ Gold
Navy/ White
Purple/ White
Red/ White
Royal/ White
White/ Black
White/ Navy
White/ Red
White/ Royal
Available sizes
Availability — Black/ Burnt Orange
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | Limited | — | |
| 2XL | Limited | — | |
| 3XL | Low Stock | — | |
| 4XL | Low Stock | — |
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
- 100% polyester
- Fabric weight
- 3.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–4XL
- Colors
- 20
- Country of origin
- China, Nicaragua
- 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.
- Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.
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.
- Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.
Sublimation
Excellent
High-polyester fabric accepts sublimation dye fully.
- Sublimation shows only on white or very light garment colors.
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–4XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 3.5 oz./yd², 100% polyester moisture-management/antimicrobial fabric
- Self-fabric collar
- Contrast-color chest, sleeve and underarm panel
- Double-needle stitched hem
- Badger heat-seal logo on left sleeve
Country of origin
Made in China or Nicaragua.
Shown for the Black/ Burnt Orange colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Events →
Event-crew staple with quick decoration turnaround.
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
- Schools and teams →
Performance knit in 20 team colors.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (3.8 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (4 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
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.
- Self-fabric collar
- A self-fabric collar is a polo collar cut from the same piqué or jersey yardage as the shirt body instead of a separately knitted piece.