
Shown: Caribbean Melange
Women's Harborside Mélange V-Neck Tee
A blank t-shirt from the LAT line, offered in Caribbean Melange and sizes S–M. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 65/35 polyester/combed ringspun cotton at 4.5 oz/yd²
- OEKO-TEX certified facility
- ⚠ 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 1— Caribbean Melange
Caribbean Melange
Available sizes
Availability — Caribbean Melange
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | In 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
- 65/35 polyester/combed ringspun cotton
- Fabric weight
- 4.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- twill
- Yarn
- combed · ring-spun
- Construction
- Side-seamed
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Women's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–M
- Colors
- 1
- Country of origin
- Guatemala
- Sustainability
- OEKO-TEX certified facility
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.
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.
- 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.
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 women's wear · sizes S–M.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 25 | 26 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 18 | 19 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4.5 oz./yd², 65/35 polyester/combed ringspun cotton
- Topstitched ribbed collar
- Cotton twill back neck tape
- Flatlock-stitched side seams
- Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem
- EasyTear™ label
- Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX certified
Country of origin
Made in Guatemala.
Recommended applications
- Events →
Event-crew staple with quick decoration turnaround.
Similar alternatives
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.2 vs 4.5 oz)
- · Covers S–3XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.5 oz)
- · Covers XS–2XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.1 vs 4.5 oz)
- · Covers S–2XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.2 vs 4.5 oz)
- · Covers XS–3XL
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.
- Combed Cotton
- Combed cotton is fiber mechanically combed after carding to remove short fibers and debris, producing a smoother, straighter strand for finer fabric.
- Ribbed Collar
- A ribbed collar is a stretchy rib-knit neckband, usually 1x1 rib, whose recovery after stretching depends heavily on how much spandex is blended in.
- 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.
- 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.