[asu410]

So I just picked up 280 t-shirts from my supplier, and when I brought them home and tried them on (yes I know, I should have checked them out there) they were really thin! They are Tultex 4.5 oz ringspun jersey t-shirts. But when I tried one on, I can see through to my skin color. I am marketing to 16-28 year old males, specifically the "urban/hip" scene. Do you think I should bump it up to a 6.1 oz shirt? We advertise our apparel line as being "luxury" and I would almost feel guilty selling these as "luxury" t-shirts. What is your opinion on 4.5 oz jersey tee's?

 

[foot print]

Dude..!! i mean no discrespect but 4.5 oz.are almost as thin as cheese cloth..if you can get them in colors i think they would be fine but in white yeah they are pretty see through..just my opinion...i wear thinner shirts just not the white ones.

 

[asu410]

Well I guess my main problem then… Is that I need a high quality, thick t-shirt but nobody has it! I am starting a "QUALITY" clothing line, and I can't have these t-shirts looking like free give-a-ways you get at a charity event, lol - which is what these look like! What blanks do companies like Crooks & Castles, Rogue Status, Hurley, etc. use? Why is it practically impossible to find that quality? I'm really frustrated/confused….

 

[CocoVee]

So I just picked up 280 t-shirts from my supplier, and when I brought them home and tried them on (yes I know, I should have checked them out there) they were really thin! They are Tultex 4.5 oz ringspun jersey t-shirts. But when I tried one on, I can see through to my skin color. I am marketing to 16-28 year old males, specifically the "urban/hip" scene. Do you think I should bump it up to a 6.1 oz shirt? We advertise our apparel line as being "luxury" and I would almost feel guilty selling these as "luxury" t-shirts. What is your opinion on 4.5 oz jersey tee's?

If you are marketing as "luxury" then you should be looking at 7 oz., imho. I don't know where you are located but in Dallas there is a brand called Luxta that is pretty heavy and would fit the "urban/hip" market. ProClub is another brand that fits that market.

 

[asu410]

If you are marketing as "luxury" then you should be looking at 7 oz., imho. I don't know where you are located but in Dallas there is a brand called Luxta that is pretty heavy and would fit the "urban/hip" market. ProClub is another brand that fits that market.

Thank you for the suggestion! I'll check that out.

 

[michellefanfan]

we did a lot of fashion tees with the weight 4.5oz-5oz, i don't think the weight will make a decision if the shirts can be definited luxury or not, people will focus their eyes on the design(logo, cut, decorations, branded). Plus, if the tee was to be sold in summers, i would like to wear thinner ones as it breathe much and make me feel cooler.

Thanks.

Bill

 

[mystikranger]

Not a tshirt expert here, I've been lurking here for a few years.

But there's a brand called "Obey" that's pretty trendy right now and their shirts are really thin. I would think thinner shirts would appeal to younger adults wanting to "show off" their body.

 

[michellefanfan]

Not a tshirt expert here, I've been lurking here for a few years.

But there's a brand called "Obey" that's pretty trendy right now and their shirts are really thin. I would think thinner shirts would appeal to younger adults wanting to "show off" their body.

Hi friend,

I can't agree with you anymore.

Bill

 

[adub47]

Being a designer of an urban line I think the thinner american apparel/fitted type t-shirts are the way the market is trending. I think thick tee's are still relevant but I agree that its up to the designs you put on the shirts. I use American apparel for my shirts and no one has said anything and believe it or not more people have liked the american apparel 4.7oz (I think) compared to what I was using. I guess its all up to a matter of opinion. I switched for a few reasons - 1. The american apparel stock was much more readily available 2. My supplier is local 3. They have soooo many different colors than your normal thick shirt.

If you want to go with a thick shirt the absolute BEST shirt in the urban market is ::Luxe-T | Luxury Sports:: hands down!

Adub47
Goonz - Limited Issued Gear - Main

 

[BandPrints]

Many of my customers view the white 4.5 oz shirts as under-shirts. 4.5 oz has become a big fad, extending past womens clothing and into mens. It is now starting to lean towards 50/50 and tri-blend tees due to the comfort, washability, and fit.

For the "hip-hop" scene we have had much better luck with heavier weight tees such as a 6.1 and if you want to brand yourself even further I would suggest the Alstyle Tall Tee. It is a heavier weight and also longer in length.

 

[Leg cramps]

Mabey you should market them for wet t-shirt contest!

 

[asu410]

Ok, we got it fixed… Changed to american apparel, and they look GREAT

 

[sbarumugam]

hi i am arumugam from india expertise in apparel knits and woven. this should be 6.5oz per sq metre ie 180grams per sq metre. this is good for t-shirts

 

[Leatherneck]

glad you got it straightened out. american apparel has some quality products, so did you go for a higher weight or just change suppliers?

 

[asu410]

glad you got it straightened out. american apparel has some quality products, so did you go for a higher weight or just change suppliers?

All it really took was changing blanks. The AA shirts are top-notch. They're the 2001 style… 4.3 or 4.5, not sure, but either way they were thicker and felt much softer than the Tultexes and Anvils I returned.

 

[Unik Ink]

When I hear urbanwear I think of heavyweight, long, baggy tees. When I hear fashion/lifestyle tees I think of Affliction style lightweight fitted tees.