Apparel and Clothing

American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt

The 1301GD is the heavyweight tee with a past life — or at least the look of one. Cut from 100% U.S. cotton at a substantial 203gsm, it's garment-dyed after construction, which is what gives every piece that softly washed, sun-faded character straight out of the box. No two pieces sit identically. That's the point.

The hand-feel is dense and reassuring. Pick it up off the table and you can feel the weight — the kind of tee that drapes properly across the shoulders and holds its shape through years of laundry cycles. The unisex cut is generous through the body without slouching, with set-in sleeves and a clean ribbed neckline that won't curl or stretch out by month three.

Colours read like vintage stock pulled from a Californian thrift run. Faded Army, Faded Mustard, Faded Brown, Faded Navy, Faded Cream, Faded Black — and a true Black for teams who want the heavyweight build without the wash treatment. The garment-dye process means colours deepen and soften gradually with wear, which is exactly why people keep reaching for these in their wardrobe rotation.

For crew kits, agency merch, hospitality uniforms and conference giveaways, this is the tee that earns bench space — staff actually wear it home. It prints beautifully too. The dyed cotton gives plastisol and water-based inks a slightly muted, retro register that suits considered brand work. Pair with a heavyweight cap or fleece for a full kit drop. Sold from MOQ 50, with price breaks at 250.

Price includes 1 colour print. Unprinted version $10 less.

Features:

  • Dimensions: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
  • Colour: Faded Army, Faded Black, Faded Brown, Faded Cream, Faded Mustard, Faded Navy, Black

A cotton T-shirt keeps working well after the day you hand it out: in ASI's 2026/2027 impressions study, 80% of US consumers said they'd keep a promotional T-shirt for at least a year, and the study credits a promotional T-shirt with 3,500 impressions over its life.[1]

American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt
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Specifications

PID200525
Min Order50
Production Time4 – 7 weeks
CheckedPrices verified Sep 28, 2026 · stock levels refreshed Oct 2, 2026 (Sydney time)
Color
BlackFaded ArmyFaded BlackFaded BrownFaded CreamFaded MustardFaded Navy
Branding Options1 Colour Silkscreen Print
Target MarketCorp, Fashion, Gov, Hospitality, Public
PurposeConvention, Enviro, Event, Lifestyle, Marketing, Outdoor, Retail, Sport, Travel

Price List

  • All prices are per unit, and are exclusive of tax.
  • Branded prices include a 1-colour, 1-position print of your logo.
  • Setup price: US$51.44
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QuantityPrice Per Unit
50 pcsUS$29.21
100 pcsUS$26.01
250 pcsUS$24.43
500 pcsUS$23.11
1,000 pcsUS$20.98
2,000 pcsUS$19.55
3,000 pcsUS$18.41
5,000 pcsUS$17.56
10,000 pcsUS$17.20
20,000 pcsUS$16.17
30,000 pcsUS$15.03
50,000 pcsUS$14.66
SetupUS$51.44
Price Per Unit (50 × US$29.21)US$1,460.53
Total CostUS$1,511.97 + Freight + Tax

Samples

Samples are available on request. Please contact us for more information.

1 pcs (unbranded) US$14.66 + US$11.79 freight per sample (Incl. tax)

THE BRAND MANAGER’S TAKE

Why American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt works

This isn't promo apparel, it's the band tee for your brand — garment-dyed, heavyweight, and designed to be the shirt people grab off the floor, not the one they donate.

CLEVER WAYS TO USE IT
  • ✦Borrow the vinyl record 'limited pressing' ritual from music retail: number each tee inside the collar (047/200) and release one faded colourway per quarter as a drop, turning internal merch into something staff actually trade and chase.
  • ✦Steal the chef's-whites tradition from fine dining kitchens: gift the heavyweight tee on day one as the 'service uniform' for creative or brewing teams — earned, worn-in, and replaced ceremonially at each work anniversary in a darker fade.
  • ✦Adapt the band-tour merch model from live music: print a 'tour back' listing every city, store opening or product launch the company shipped that year, so the shirt becomes a wearable changelog people keep for a decade.
  • ✦Lift the breaking-in culture from raw denim communities: hand new community members or gym founders the Faded Cream colourway with a card explaining it's meant to age with them — the fade is the loyalty program.
“The first company tee anyone has worn on a weekend, voluntarily.”
LOOK & FEEL✦ On trend now

A comfortable, understated washed cotton t-shirt in an earthy tone, projecting a casual and utilitarian aesthetic suitable for relaxed, modern brands.

  • Casual
  • Understated
  • Comfortable
  • Utilitarian
  • Simple

Material: washed cotton fabric · matte

ASKED AND ANSWERED

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt?▾

The minimum order is 50 units. Volume discounts apply — at 30,000 units the per-unit price drops to US$15.03 (49% lower than at the 50-unit mark). Larger quantities mean a lower per-unit price.

Can I brand American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt with my company logo?▾

Yes — American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt can be decorated with 1-colour-silkscreen-print. Sense2 will send you an artwork proof and a branded sample (sample cost + freight applies, credited back on your order) before production so you can check the logo placement, colour match and finish before we run the full order.

How long does production take?▾

Standard production time is 4–7 weeks once artwork and payment are approved. Fast-turnaround options may be available for urgent events — contact Sense2 with your deadline and we'll tell you what's possible.

Can I order a sample of American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt before placing a full order?▾

Samples for orders outside Australia are available on request. Send an enquiry with the product and your intended quantity — we confirm availability and quote the international freight before anything ships. Branded pre-production samples can also be arranged once an order is confirmed.

What colours does American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt come in?▾

American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt is stocked in: Faded Army, Faded Black, Faded Brown, Faded Cream, Faded Mustard, Faded Navy and more.

What's the best bulk price for American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt?▾

Pricing starts at US$29.21 per unit at 50 units and drops to US$14.66 at 50,000+ units. Pricing is for branded product — setup fees and artwork approval are separate. Send Sense2 your exact quantity for a tier-matched quote.

Can I pair American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt with other branded merchandise?▾

Yes — Sense2 can build you a coordinated Brand Kit with items that work together. For American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt, customers often pair it with branded notebooks, pens, lanyards and tote bags. Tell us the audience and event and we'll curate the kit.

How effective is a cotton T-shirt as a branding tool?▾

Research such as ASI's Global Advertising Impressions Study (2026/2027) puts numbers on it (figures are from its US-consumer findings). Promotional T-shirts generate 3,500 impressions over their lifetime. 55% of consumers named T-shirts among the promotional products they would be most excited to receive — the highest share of any category (multiple answers allowed). The study works out lifetime impressions as the average time a product is kept × how often it's used × the number of people who see it in use. Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 — https://media.asicentral.com/resources/AdImpressionStudy/Ad-Impressions-2026.pdf

Do people actually keep and wear a cotton T-shirt?▾

ASI's Global Advertising Impressions Study (2026/2027) asked exactly that (figures are from its US-consumer findings). 80% of consumers would keep a promotional T-shirt for at least a year. 90% would wear it at least once a month. Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 — https://media.asicentral.com/resources/AdImpressionStudy/Ad-Impressions-2026.pdf

Who is American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt best suited to as a corporate gift or giveaway?▾

Picture this: new hire at a creative studio → pulls it from the onboarding box, checks the label, realises it's an actual American Apparel garment-dyed tee and texts a photo to a friend before lunch. That's the kind of moment American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt is made for. Tell Sense2 who you're trying to reach and we'll confirm it's the right fit — or point you to a sharper one.

What kind of campaign is American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt good for?▾

Think of it this way — "The first company tee anyone has worn on a weekend, voluntarily". For example: Borrow the vinyl record 'limited pressing' ritual from music retail: number each tee inside the collar (047/200) and release one faded colourway per quarter as a drop, turning internal merch into something staff actually trade and chase. It's the right call when you want the gift to feel considered rather than generic, and Sense2 will brand it to match your identity and the moment.

What makes American Apparel Unisex Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt a clever choice rather than just another giveaway?▾

This isn't promo apparel, it's the band tee for your brand — garment-dyed, heavyweight, and designed to be the shirt people grab off the floor, not the one they donate. That's the angle our brand team would pitch — a gift that earns a second look and a lasting place in the customer's day.

Find it. Love it. Keep it.

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