Shown: Aluminum
ParagonStyle 218Y · Long Sleeve Tees
Youth Long Islander Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt
A blank long sleeve tee from the Paragon line, offered in 12 colors and sizes S–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for sublimation
- 100% microfiber performance polyester at 3.5 oz/yd²
- Tear-away label for rebranding
- ⚠ 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 12— Aluminum
Aluminum
Aqua Blue
Black
Blue Mist
Coral
Heather Grey
Mint Green
Navy
Red
Royal
Safety Green
White
Available sizes
Availability — Aluminum
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | Limited | — | |
| XL | 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% microfiber performance polyester
- Fabric weight
- 3.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Side-seamed
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Youth
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–XL
- Colors
- 12
- Country of origin
- Guatemala, Viet Nam
- 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 youth wear · sizes S–XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 21 3/4 | 23 1/2 | 25 1/4 | 27 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 15 1/2 | 16 1/2 | 18 | 19 1/2 |
| Sleeve Length | 19 1/4 | 20 | 21 1/8 | 22 1/4 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 3.5 oz./yd², 100% microfiber performance polyester
- Heather Grey is 4.7 oz
- Paragon Plus moisture and odor management
- UPF 50+ protection (Heather Grey is 30)
- Wrinkle-resistant finish
- Raglan shoulder and inset sleeves
- Side seams
- Sublimation friendly
- Tear away label
Country of origin
Made in Guatemala or Viet Nam.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 100% microfiber performance polyester
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Similar weight (4 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Covers XS–XL
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Covers XS–XL
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Covers XS–XL
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.
- Heather Fabric
- Heather fabric is knit or woven from a blend of dyed and undyed fiber, creating a mottled two-tone look that usually signals polyester content.
- UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor)
- UPF rates how much UV radiation a fabric blocks, from 15 (good) to 50+ (excellent, blocking over 97.5% of rays), tested under AATCC 183.
- 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.
- Tear-Away Label
- A tear-away label is a neck or side-seam tag stitched along a single perforated line so it pulls out cleanly by hand for private labeling.