Personalised Heavyweight T-shirts – The Best Option for You
Fabric weight can often be the main differentiation between two t-shirts, a heavyweight t-shirt gives the illusion of superior quality and durability, whilst in actuality, lighter weight t-shirts can be just as durable given the correct care. Ultimately it’s the fabric quality, not weight that determines the durability and feel of a t-shirt.
Bulk T-shirt Printing for Your Brand
If you are a brand sourcing blank t-shirts for printing, you may wish to opt for a heavyweight personalised t-shirt that your customers would perceive as high quality. However a heavyweight t-shirt may not be suitable for everyday wear. A heavyweight t-shirt is most suited to cooler weather due to the fabric density and warmth of the garment, whereas a lower weight t-shirt is breathable and versatile for all seasons.
Garment Weight
The weight of fabric is measured in gsm, or grams per square metre. A high gsm means that a garment is made of thicker fabric and can fetch a higher price due to the relative amount of fibres per square metre.
A typical, everyday t-shirt ranges from 120-150 gsm, usually made from cotton and would be most suitable for workwear and can be classed as ‘retail quality’.
T-shirts between 160-200 gsm are classed as heavyweight and are more suited to winter or workwear.
| WEIGHT | PRODUCT |
| < 150gsm | Standard T-shirts |
| 150-200gsm | Heavyweight T-shirts |
| 200-240gsm | Standard Hoodie |
| > 250gsm | Heavyweight Hoodie |
Popular Heavyweight T-Shirt Options
The options below feature our most popular and versatile heavyweight t-shirts.
175 gsm (185gsm on coloured t-shirts)
White 193 gsm (203gsm on coloured t-shirts)
Tear out label inside (perfect for fashion)
The Iconic Unisex Organic T-shirt
180gsm
100% Organic Cotton
No internal neck branding (perfect for fashion)
We offer custom t-shirt printing online and all of these heavyweight t-shirts can be bought in bulk for screen printing, direct to garment printing or embroidery. If you are not sure which product would be suitable for you or if you would like further information, contact us and we will be happy to help.
