Shown: Black
Berne ApparelStyle BSM38 · T-Shirts
Men's Lightweight Performance Pocket T-Shirt
A blank t-shirt from the Berne Apparel line, offered in 10 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for screen printing
- 60/40 cotton/polyester jersey at 4.2 oz/yd²
- ⚠ Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
- ⚠ Embroidery: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 10— Black
Black
Brown
Lichen
Navy
Pine
Realtree Apx
Riptide
Slate
Space Blue
Yellow
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | In Stock | — | |
| 3XL | In Stock | — | |
| 4XL | Limited | — |
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 cotton/polyester jersey
- Fabric weight
- 4.2 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- jersey
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tagless
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–4XL
- Colors
- 10
- Country of origin
- Pakistan
- Sustainability
- Not stated
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.
- Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.
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
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.
- Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.
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 men's wear · sizes S–4XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 19 1/4 | 21 1/4 | 23 1/4 | 25 1/4 | 27 1/4 | 29 1/4 | 32 3/4 |
| Sleeve Length | 17 1/2 | 18 1/2 | 19 1/2 | 20 1/2 | 21 1/2 | 22 1/2 | 23 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4.2 oz./yd²., 60/40 cotton/polyester jersey
- Moisture-managment
- Stain release
- Performance fit
- Taped neck seam for comfort
- Chest pocket
- Tagless label
Country of origin
Made in Pakistan.
Shown for the Black colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Contractor apparel →
Workwear-grade construction.
- Events →
Event-crew staple with quick decoration turnaround.
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 60/40 cotton/polyester jersey
- · Similar weight (4.2 vs 4.2 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Same fabric: 60/40 cotton/polyester jersey
- · Similar weight (4 vs 4.2 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.6 vs 4.2 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.6 vs 4.2 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
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.
- Stain Release
- Stain release is a fabric finish that makes synthetic fibers hydrophilic so oily and food-based stains lift out in the wash instead of bonding to them.
- Athletic Fit
- Athletic fit is a T-shirt pattern with a fuller chest and shoulder cut that tapers down to a narrower waist, built for muscular or broad-shouldered builds.
- 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.
- Heat Transfer Label
- A heat transfer label is a printed neck or care label pressed directly onto fabric with a heat press instead of sewn in as woven or satin tape.