5 Heavyweights styles

Heavyweight tees seem to be everywhere these days. Especially, in the following industries: music, streetwear, construction, & hospitality. Heavyweight tees offer the perfect blend of comfort, durability, and style.

In this blog post, I’ll be highlighting five standout styles of heavy weight pieces. And we'll explore what makes them a go-to choice for those seeking both quality and aesthetic appeal. Whether you’re layering up for a chilly day or looking to make a statement, there’s a heavy weight tee to fit every occasion.

American Apparel - 307GD 

Garment-Dyed Women's Heavyweight Muscle Tee 

  • 6 oz., 100% cotton, garment-dyed 

  • Garment-dyed for that vintage, faded look and almost no shrinkage at home

  • Boxy fit, mid-length

  • Wide rib collar

  • Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability

  • Structured shoulders

  • Side seams

  • Tear away label

  • Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

  • Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes

 

Tultex - 299

Heavyweight Street T-Shirt  

  • 7.2 oz., 100% open-end USA cotton

  • Heather Grey is 90/10 ring-spun cotton/polyester

  • Reactive-dyed for longer lasting color

  • Pre-washed to minimize shrinkage

  • Ribbed crewneck collar with Lycra

  • Taped neck and shoulders

  • Side seams for size 4XL

  • Double-needle stitching on sleeve and bottom hem

  • Tear away label

  • USMCA certified 

 


Comfort Colors - 1745 

Colorblast™ Heavyweight T-Shirt  

  • 6.1 oz., 100% ring-spun cotton 

  • Garment-dyed for that lived in feel and almost no shrinkage at home.

  • Garment-dyed soft ring-spun Colorblast™ fabric with 100% cotton threads

  • Relaxed fit

  • Topstitched, classic width, rib collar

  • Shoulder to shoulder twill tape

  • Signature twill label

  • Made With Respect Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

  • Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes

  • Clean pigment dye colors - salt free

 
 

Dickies - WS50-D

Traditional Heavyweight T-Shirt 

  • 6.75 oz., 100% cotton jersey

  • Set in rib knit collar

  • Rib knit cuff

  • Spade chest pocket

  • Home Wash

Tall sizes available under style WS50-DT


 

 


BELLA CANVAS - 3511 

6 oz. Heavyweight Long Sleeve Tee

  • 6 oz./yd², 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton

  • Athletic Heather is 90/10 Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton/polyester

  • Pre-shrunk

  • Relaxed fit

  • Drop shoulder

  • Double-needle stitched neck

  • Heavy weight

  • Side seams

  • Tear away label

 

So, to wrap things up, heavyweight tees are likely here to stay. They’ve been a staple in the workwear industry for as long as I can remember and are becoming more popular in other more retail environments. Didn’t find the perfect heavy weight tee for your needs? Contact us today and let us know what you’re looking for!

Rachel Thornton