Tultex 242 Unisex Poly-Rich Long Sleeve T-Shirt in Black — blank long sleeve tee, front view

Shown: Black

TultexStyle 242 · Long Sleeve Tees

Unisex Poly-Rich Long Sleeve T-Shirt

A blank long sleeve tee from the Tultex line, offered in 6 colors and sizes XS–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • 65/35 polyester/combed ring-spun usa premium at 3.6 oz/yd²
  • OEKO-TEX certified facility
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
  • Embroidery and Sublimation: conditional — test first.

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

Colors 6Black

  • Black

  • Heather Charcoal

  • Heather Grey

  • Heather Navy

  • Heather Red

  • White

Available sizes

XSSMLXL2XL3XL

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
XSIn StockAvailable
SIn StockAvailable
MIn StockAvailable
LIn StockAvailable
XLIn StockAvailable
2XLIn StockAvailable
3XLIn StockAvailable

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 ring-spun usa premium
Fabric weight
3.6 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
combed · ring-spun · 30 singles
Construction
Side-seamed
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Unisex
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
XS–3XL
Colors
6
Country of origin
Mexico
Sustainability
OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cotton

Decoration compatibility

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

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.

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.

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.

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 unisex wear · sizes XS–3XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementXSSMLXL2XL3XL
Body Length26282930313233
Chest Width (Laid Flat)16182022242628

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

About this blank

Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.

Country of origin

Made in Mexico.

Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

The stated attributes don't point to a specific program type — request a sample to evaluate it against your use case.

Similar alternatives

  • · Similar weight (4 vs 3.6 oz)
  • · Covers XS–5XL
  • · Similar weight (3.7 vs 3.6 oz)
  • · Covers S–3XL
  • · Similar weight (3.8 vs 3.6 oz)
  • · Covers S–3XL
  • · Similar weight (3.5 vs 3.6 oz)
  • · Covers S–5XL

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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.
Singles (Yarn Count)
Singles is the yarn-count system where a higher number, like 30/1, means finer, thinner yarn, and a lower number, like 18/1, means thicker, coarser yarn.
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.
Taped Neck (Shoulder-to-Shoulder Taping)
A taped neck is a strip of tape sewn over a garment's shoulder-to-shoulder seam to stop it from stretching out and smooth the seam against skin.
Double-Needle Stitching
Double-needle stitching sews two parallel rows of lockstitch, usually 1/4 inch apart, along hems and sleeve openings so the seam allowance stays flat and resists unraveling.
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.
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