Chef Designs 5050 Cook Shirt in White — blank garment, front view

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Cook Shirt

A blank garment from the Chef Designs line, offered in White and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 65/35 cotton/polyester at 4.7 oz/yd²
  • Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.

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

Colors 1White

  • White

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL4XL

Availability White

Availability by size for the White colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
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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 cotton/polyester
Fabric weight
4.7 oz/yd²
Fabric type
broadcloth
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Not stated
Cut for
Not stated
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
S–4XL
Colors
1
Country of origin
Honduras
Sustainability
Not stated

Decoration compatibility

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

Blended fabric prints reliably; match the ink system to the dominant fiber.

  • 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.

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.
  • Non-flat broadcloth surface reduces DTG detail.

Embroidery

Excellent

Structured broadcloth holds stitches cleanly — the classic embroidery surface.

  • Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.

Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.

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 · sizes S–4XL.

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

Country of origin

Made in Honduras.

Recommended applications

Similar alternatives

  • · Same fabric: 65/35 cotton/polyester
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (5 vs 4.7 oz)
  • · Covers S–4XL
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (5 vs 4.7 oz)
  • · Covers XS–3XL
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (5 vs 4.7 oz)
  • · Covers XS–3XL

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Terms used on this page

Poplin
Poplin is a lightweight plain-weave fabric with fine crosswise ribs, prized for its smooth, crisp hand on dress shirts and camp shirts.
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.
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