Shown: Black
Russell AthleticStyle R21CPM · More Styles
Unisex CoolCore® Half Sleeve Compression Shirt
A blank garment from the Russell Athletic line, offered in 8 colors in size M. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- 84/16 polyester/elastane xtreme compression cloth
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ DTF transfer and Sublimation: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 8— Black
Black
Grid Iron Silver
Maroon
Navy
Royal
Stealth
True Red
White
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | Inventory Unavailable | — |
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
- 84/16 polyester/elastane xtreme compression cloth
- Fabric weight
- Not stated
- Fabric type
- mesh
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tagless
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- M
- Colors
- 8
- Country of origin
- Mexico
- 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
Good
Embroiders well with appropriate backing.
- 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 unisex wear · sizes M.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 | 28 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 30 1/4 | 31 | 31 3/4 |
| Chest Circumference | 30 1/2 | 32 1/2 | 34 1/2 | 36 1/2 | 38 1/2 | 40 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 84/16 polyester/elastane Xtreme compression cloth
- 92/8 polyester/elastane stretch mesh inserts on center back and underarm
- Coolcore® technology moisture-wicking performance
- UPF 50+ protection
- Four-way stretch fabric for increased mobility
- Crewneck collar
- Raglan sleeves
- Droptail
- "R" logo on center chest
- Tagless label
Country of origin
Made in Mexico.
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: 84/16 polyester/elastane xtreme compression cloth
- · Covers S–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.
- Spandex (Elastane)
- Spandex, also called elastane, is a synthetic stretch fiber blended in small percentages into fitted and athletic apparel to add four-way stretch and recovery.
- Mesh
- Mesh is an open-construction knit fabric with visible holes for airflow, used in athletic jerseys, cap back panels, and moisture-wicking gear.
- 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.
- Crew neck
- A crew neck is a round, close-fitting neckline finished with a ribbed collar band, the default cut on most t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.
- Raglan Sleeve
- A raglan sleeve is cut in one piece with the shoulder, creating a diagonal seam from underarm to collar instead of a rounded shoulder seam.