Our Guide to Choosing the Right Tee

Our guide to navigating our core tees so you can find the right fit, style, and weight for yourself or your customer. Whether you're looking for oversized, durability, or price point, we have a tee that will suit your preferences.

In this guide, we have featured The Basic, Staple, Block, Classic and Heavy Tee. Three key franchises are based on Staple, Classic and Heavy.

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The Basic – 5051

Regular fit, 160 GSM (4.7 oz/yd²)
11+ colours

The Basic Tee is our promo-friendly offering - cost efficient and suitable for a diverse clientele across various industries. Despite it being well priced, this tee has exceptional durability, ensuring maximum longevity and has an easy tear-out label.

Ideal for:

  • Clientele after a slimmer-looking fit

  • Music merchandise customers 

  • Customer on limited budgets

  • Promotional events

  • Warmer climates 

 

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The Staple – 5001

Regular fit, 180 GSM (5.3 oz/yd²)
60+ colours

The Staple Tee marks the initiation of our premium tee collection, tailored to cater to a diverse clientele across various industries. Our Staple Tee strikes the perfect balance between price and quality with its premium mid-weight cotton and the same exceptional durability. 

Ideal for:

  • Streetwear brands (Surf / Skate)

  • Hospitality & beverage sector 

  • Corporate work environments

  • Clientele after a tailored tee

  • Tradespeople

  • Music merch

 

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The Classic – 5026

Relaxed fit, 220 GSM (6.5 oz/yd²)
45+ colours

The Classic tee is our premium combed cotton tee. With a slight price increase compared to the Staple tee, it offers exceptional value that justifies the investment. This garment is specifically designed to meet the needs of customers seeking a durable t-shirt without compromising on the premium feel. 

Ideal for:

  • Clientele wanting a relaxed but tailored cut

  • Streetwear brands (Surf / Skate)

  • Hospitality & beverage sector

  • Premium budget customers

  • Clothing brands

  • Tradespeople

 

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The Heavy – 5080

Boxy, oversized fit, 280 GSM (8.2 oz/yd²)
15+ colours

The Heavy Tee stands as one of our most robust offerings, featuring a weighty fabric and an oversized fit. With its durability and substantial feel, the Heavy Tee incorporates both style and longevity.

Ideal for:

  • Clientele wanting a boxy/oversized cut

  • Streetwear brands (Surf / Skate)

  • Hospitality & beverage sector

  • Industrial customers

  • Clothing brands

  • Tradespeople

In summary, understanding the differences between our core tees makes it easier for you to choose and experiment with the right tee for your needs.

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Still unsure about fabric weights?

We have the breakdown of fabric weights here. Learn more about fabric weight, its importance, how it's measured, and how it influences your product mix.