Shown: Black
Chef DesignsStyle 502X · More Styles
Mimix™ Short Sleeve Cook Shirt with OilBlok
A blank garment from the Chef Designs line, offered in 2 colors and sizes S–5XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- 65/35 polyester/cotton oilblok ripstop at 4.25 oz/yd²
- 8-size run (S–5XL)
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ DTF transfer and Embroidery and Sublimation: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 2— Black
Black
White
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 | Inventory Unavailable | — | |
| 5XL | Out of Stock | — |
Last inventory sync: July 28, 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 polyester/cotton oilblok ripstop
- Fabric weight
- 4.25 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- mesh
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Not stated
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–5XL
- Colors
- 2
- Country of origin
- Honduras
- 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.
- Stretch content — use an ink with good elongation to avoid cracking.
DTF transfer
Conditional
Open or slick mesh surface — adhesion varies; run a wash test first.
- 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 mesh surface reduces DTG detail.
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.
- Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.
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
Fit category not stated · sizes S–5XL.
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4.25 oz./yd², 65/35 polyester/cotton OilBlok ripstop
- 4.2 oz./yd², 100% polyester mesh MIMIX™ stretch flex panels
- Wrinkle resistant
- Convertible collar
- Snap closure
- Left chest pocket and thermometer pocket on left sleeve
- Wash care : industrial laundry - OilBlok, home wash
Country of origin
Made in Honduras.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Hospitality →
Built for kitchen and front-of-house programs.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 65/35 polyester/cotton oilblok ripstop
- · Similar weight (4.25 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.75 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Covers S–4XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.25 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Covers S–5XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.7 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Covers S–5XL
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.
- Ripstop
- Ripstop is a woven fabric with reinforcing threads spaced in a grid pattern, typically every 1/4 to 3/8 inch, that stop small punctures from spreading into larger rips.
- Mesh
- Mesh is an open-construction knit fabric with visible holes for airflow, used in athletic jerseys, cap back panels, and moisture-wicking gear.
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Wrinkle resistance is a fiber blend or chemical finish that keeps fabric from creasing, letting shirts come off the shelf looking pressed and stay that way.