Shown: Charcoal
Red KapStyle SP3AT · More Styles
Men's Tall Pro Airflow Long Sleeve Work Shirt
A blank garment from the Red Kap line, offered in 5 colors and sizes LT–2XLT. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- 65/35 polyester/cotton poplin at 4.25 oz/yd²
- ⚠ 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 5— Charcoal
Charcoal
Grey
Khaki
Light Blue
Navy
Available sizes
Availability — Charcoal
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT | In Stock | — | |
| XLT | In Stock | — | |
| 2XLT | 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/cotton poplin
- Fabric weight
- 4.25 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- mesh
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- LT–2XLT
- Colors
- 5
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.
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 men's wear · sizes LT–2XLT.
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4.25 oz./yd², 65/35 polyester/cotton poplin
- 4.2 oz./yd², 100% polyester stretch knit mesh back
- Classic work shirt fit
- Soil release, moisture wicking & color retention
- Mesh-lined, banded collar with sewn-in stays
- Button-thru right chest pocket, left chest pocket & utility pocket on left sleeve
- Six concealed grippers
- Regular sizes available under style SP3A
Country of origin
Made in Honduras.
Shown for the Charcoal colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Contractor apparel →
Workwear-grade construction.
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
- Hospitality →
Built for kitchen and front-of-house programs.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 65/35 polyester/cotton poplin
- · Similar weight (4.25 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Workwear-tier peer
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Covers LT–4XLT
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.25 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Covers LT–2XLT
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.25 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Covers LT–2XLT
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.
- Poplin
- Poplin is a lightweight plain-weave fabric with fine crosswise ribs, prized for its smooth, crisp hand on dress shirts and camp shirts.
- Mesh
- Mesh is an open-construction knit fabric with visible holes for airflow, used in athletic jerseys, cap back panels, and moisture-wicking gear.
- Moisture-Wicking Fabric
- Moisture-wicking fabric, almost always polyester, pulls sweat away from skin to its outer surface for fast evaporation, unlike absorbent cotton.