Tultex 542 Women's Premium Cotton Blend T-Shirt in Athletic Heather — blank t-shirt, front view

Shown: Athletic Heather

TultexStyle 542 · T-Shirts

Women's Premium Cotton Blend T-Shirt

A blank t-shirt from the Tultex line, offered in 10 colors and sizes XS–2XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • 50% us grown bci cotton at 4.3 oz/yd²
  • OEKO-TEX certified facility
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
  • Embroidery: conditional — test first.

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

Colors 10Athletic Heather

  • Athletic Heather

  • Black Heather

  • Brown Heather

  • Burgundy Heather

  • Kelly Heather

  • Navy Heather

  • Olive Heather

  • Red Heather

  • Royal Heather

  • Turquoise Heather

Available sizes

XSSMLXL2XL

Availability Athletic Heather

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

Last inventory sync: July 13, 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
50% us grown bci cotton
Fabric weight
4.3 oz/yd²
Fabric type
jersey
Yarn
combed · ring-spun · 30 singles
Construction
Side-seamed
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Women's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
XS–2XL
Colors
10
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.

Blended fabric prints reliably; match the ink system to the dominant fiber.

Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.

Cotton-rich blend prints acceptably; expect a softer, more vintage result than 100% cotton.

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.

Sublimation

Not Recommended

Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.

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 XS–2XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementXSSMLXL2XL
Body Length25 1/42626 1/227 1/427 3/428 1/2
Chest Width (Laid Flat)16 1/417 1/418 1/419 3/421 1/422 3/4

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 4.3 oz./yd², 50/50 combed ring-spun USA premium cotton/polyester fine jersey, 30 singles
  • Reactive-dyed
  • Pre-washed to minimize shrinkage
  • Ribbed crewneck collar
  • Taped neck and shoulders
  • Side seams
  • Double-needle sleeves and bottom hem
  • Tear away label
  • USMCA Certified
  • Responsible Materials: contains 50% US grown BCI cotton

About this blank

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

Transitioned from Ei Lo style 6220.  Labels may be mixed as we work through inventory.

Country of origin

Made in Mexico.

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

Recommended applications

Similar alternatives

  • · Same fabric: 50% us grown bci cotton
  • · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.3 oz)
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (4.28 vs 4.3 oz)
  • · Covers S–2XL
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (4.28 vs 4.3 oz)
  • · Covers XXS–2XL
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (4.1 vs 4.3 oz)
  • · Covers XXS–2XL

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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.
Jersey Knit
Jersey knit is a single-knit fabric construction, smooth on the face and textured on the back, used for nearly every t-shirt at 4.2 to 6.1 ounces per yard.
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.
Reactive dye
Reactive dye is a cotton dye class that forms a permanent chemical bond with the fiber, giving bright color that resists fading, bleeding, and repeated washing.
Shrinkage
Shrinkage is how much a garment tightens after washing and drying — untreated cotton can lose up to 5% in length, preshrunk fabric less.
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.
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