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Custom heavyweight t-shirts, from 25 pieces
We cut and sew heavyweight tees from fabric, so you choose the weight, the fit and the neck, not only the print. Most brands call a tee heavyweight from about 200 GSM (grams per square meter). We make one sample first, then your full order.
- From 25 pieces per style and color
- The weight you want, in GSM
- Boxy and oversized fits
Ordering 500 or more? See bulk lead times and terms
Heavyweight tee orders, in short
Sharknits makes custom heavyweight t-shirts for clothing brands. We cut and sew each tee from fabric, at the weight you choose in GSM and to your fit. Then we add your print, labels and tags. Most brands call a tee heavyweight from about 200 GSM. The minimum is usually 25 pieces per style and color, and sizes can be mixed. First we make one physical sample, for $150 to $500 depending on the design, plus shipping. Plan about 4 months ahead if you need several sample rounds. You pay in full when the order is ready to ship.
A printed blank vs a tee made for you
Many shops print on a stock blank tee. We make the tee itself, so the weight and the fit are yours.
| Compared | Printed stock blank | Cut and sewn for you |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Only the weights the blank comes in | The GSM you choose |
| Fit | The blank's own fit | Your fit and size chart: regular, boxy or oversized |
| Neck and details | As the blank is made | Your neck, rib, sleeve length and hem |
| Labels | The blank's label, unless it is removed | Your woven or printed neck label from the start |
| Minimum | Often very low | Usually 25 pieces per style and color |
| Best for | Event merch and quick runs | A brand's own tee, made to its spec |
Tees we cut and sew
Pick a style to start your quote. Since 2019, we have made more than 15 million pieces, and counting, for over 500 customers in 25 countries.
Prints that suit a heavy tee
Each one gives a different look and feel. You see it on your sample before bulk.
What you choose
You choose the fabric, the weight, the fit and the neck. These are the options brands ask for most.
- FabricCotton jersey, or another fabric you choose
- WeightThe weight you want, in GSM. Most brands call a tee heavyweight from about 200 GSM.
- FitRegular, boxy or oversized, made to your size chart
- NeckCrew neck, or a ringer neck with contrast rib, like the Fince Up tees
- StylesShort sleeve, long sleeve, crop tops and tank tops
- DecorationScreen printing, puff print, discharge and water-based printing, embroidery and heat transfer
- LabelsWoven or printed neck labels, hang tags and size tabs
- MinimumUsually 25 pieces per style and color
- SampleOne physical sample, $150 to $500 depending on the design
- TimingPlan about 4 months ahead if you need several sample rounds
- ShippingBy air or sea with DHL, UPS, FedEx or USPS, with tracking
Sample first, then your order
We make one physical sample for $150 to $500, depending on the design. You can make changes during sampling. Bulk starts only after you approve the sample.
Changes go into another sample round before bulk starts.
- 1InquirySend your idea, sketch or tech pack.
- 2Digital mockupWe draw your design so you can see it.
- 3SampleWe make one physical sample.
- 4Your approvalYou check it and sign off.
Your full order is made, checked, paid for and shipped.
- 5ProductionWe make the full order.
- 6Quality checkEvery piece is checked against the sample.
- 7PaymentYou pay the balance before it ships.
- 8DeliveryShipped by air or sea to your door.
Made for Fince Up
Varsity jackets in five colorways, plus matching tees and shorts, for a US streetwear label.
Real talk, finding a manufacturer you can actually trust ain't easy. Sharknits came through for me heavy. I had a vision for my brand, and they didn't just get it, they executed it clean. The quality was solid, turnaround was quick, and they kept me in the loop the whole way. I ain't switching up, they're locked in as my go-to for every drop now.
JeanCEO, Fince Up Apparel LLC- ClientFince Up Apparel LLC
- ProductsVarsity jackets, ringer tees, shorts
- ColorsPurple, yellow, green, orange, black
- LabelsPrinted neck labels and hang tags
Questions buyers ask
What GSM is a heavyweight t-shirt?
Most brands call a tee heavyweight from about 200 GSM (grams per square meter). Some go well above that for a thick, boxy feel. Tell us the weight you want, or send a tee you like.
What is the minimum order for heavyweight tees?
Usually 25 pieces per style and color. You can mix sizes within that number. Tell us what you are making and we will confirm.
How do I convert ounces to GSM?
Multiply ounces per square yard by about 33.9. A 6 oz tee is about 203 GSM, and a 7 oz tee about 237 GSM.
Do you make the tee itself, or print on a blank?
We make the tee itself. We cut the fabric and sew each tee to your fit and size chart, then add your print, labels and tags.
Can I get a boxy or oversized fit?
Yes. Send a photo of a tee you like, a sketch or a tech pack. We make the pattern to your size chart, then one sample for you to check.
Which print suits a heavyweight tee?
Screen printing gives bold color that lasts, and suits repeat runs. Puff print stands up off the fabric. Discharge and water-based prints feel soft. You see the print on your sample.
Can my tees have my own neck label?
Yes. We make woven or printed neck labels, hang tags and size tabs, like the printed labels on the Fince Up tees.
How much does a sample cost?
One physical sample costs $150 to $500, depending on the design, plus shipping. You feel the weight and check the fit before we make your full order.
Your request is ready
Send it to us on WhatsApp, or copy it into an email to contact@sharknits.com.
Want to talk sooner? Book a 15-minute call on Google Meet.
What happens next
- We reply with questions and a quote.
- We make one sample for you to check.
- You approve it, and we make your order.
contact@sharknits.com · +1 647 501 5424
Sharknits is a custom clothing manufacturer for brands in the US, with factories in Lahore and Sialkot and a U.S. corporate office near Chicago.