Fabric: 100% Cotton · Weight: 180 GSM (5.3 oz) · Cut: Sleeveless Muscle Tee · Fit: Oversized Pump Cover · Finish: Acid Wash
SIZING NOTE: Designed as a true oversized sleeveless muscle tee with dropped armholes and wide arm openings for unrestricted movement during training. Chest fit runs approximately 2 inches wider than Comfort Colors 1717 at the same labeled size. Size down for a more fitted chest or stay true to size for the intended oversized pump cover fit.
The Oversized Sleeveless Muscle Tee is a 180 GSM cotton blank developed for gym apparel brands, fitness merch, athletic streetwear, and pump cover collections. Featuring an oversized boxy silhouette, dropped armholes, and wide-cut sleeves, this garment is built to allow full shoulder and upper-body mobility during workouts, lifting sessions, and everyday wear.
Unlike lightweight gym tanks that lose shape quickly, this heavyweight cotton body delivers a more substantial feel with stronger retail presence. The acid wash finish gives every garment a naturally worn-in vintage look straight out of the package, making it especially useful for fitness brands and streetwear labels that want apparel with character rather than a plain wholesale blank appearance.
Size Chart
All measurements listed in inches. Designed with an oversized chest, extended body length, and wide arm openings for movement and comfort.
Measurement
S / M / L / XL / 2XL
Chest Width (Pit-to-Pit)
21” / 23” / 24” / 26” / 28”
Body Length
27” / 28” / 29” / 31” / 32”
Arm Opening
8.5” / 9” / 9.5” / 10” / 10.5”
Equivalent US Size
M / L / XL / XL / 2XL
Built for Gym Apparel and Athletic Streetwear
This sleeveless heavyweight blank works especially well for fitness apparel brands, bodybuilding merch, athletic event apparel, supplement company merchandise, CrossFit gyms, and training-focused streetwear collections.
- 180 GSM heavyweight cotton construction
- Oversized pump cover fit
- Dropped armhole design for shoulder mobility
- Wide arm openings for unrestricted movement
- Acid wash finish with vintage character
- Ribbed neckline for durability and shape retention
- Print-friendly cotton surface
- Suitable for gym graphics and oversized branding
- Available in 4 washed colorways
- Sizes S–2XL
Ideal Uses
This sleeveless tee transitions naturally between gym apparel and oversized streetwear styling.
Common use cases include:
- Fitness brand merchandise
- Gym pump covers
- Athletic event apparel
- Bodybuilding apparel
- Summer streetwear collections
- Festival and lifestyle merch
- DTF printed fitness graphics
- Embroidered athletic branding
Compatible Decoration Methods
The heavyweight cotton surface works well with:
- DTF transfers
- Direct-to-film printing
- Screen printing
- Embroidery
- Puff transfers
- Rhinestone decoration
- DTG printing
The oversized structure pairs especially well with large front graphics, oversized back prints, bold typography, supplement branding, and minimal embroidered chest logos.
Available Colors
Slight differences in fade and wash texture are expected and are part of the garment’s vintage finish.
- Black
- Indigo
- Olive
- Pink
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a regular tank top?
No. This garment is designed as an oversized sleeveless muscle tee with a boxier fit, lower armholes, and wider openings than a traditional slim-fit tank top. It is intended to fit as a relaxed pump cover rather than a tight athletic base layer.
Is it suitable for workouts and lifting?
Yes. The dropped armhole construction and oversized fit were designed specifically to improve shoulder, chest, and lat mobility during training sessions and overhead movements. The heavyweight cotton also holds up better over repeated washes compared to thinner gym tanks.
What size should I choose?
The fit is intentionally oversized. Customers wanting a more standard fit may prefer sizing down once, while customers wanting a relaxed pump cover fit should choose their normal size.
Is this blank compatible with DTF printing?
Yes. The garment is optimized for DTF transfers, screen printing, embroidery, puff print, rhinestone decoration, and DTG applications. Testing before large production runs is recommended for darker washed colors.
Will every garment look identical?
No. Acid wash and mineral wash garments naturally vary in fade pattern, wash texture, and tone. Slight differences between pieces are expected and contribute to the intended vintage appearance.
Order Oversized Sleeveless Muscle Tees
This heavyweight sleeveless blank is suitable for gym apparel collections, athletic streetwear brands, bodybuilding merch, supplement company drops, and oversized summer apparel. For decorators and apparel brands serving fitness communities and training-focused audiences, this garment combines oversized comfort, vintage styling, and print-ready performance in one blank.
All Blank orders of $200 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $200 will qualify for the following shipping options:
UPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $9.95
UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $16.95
UPS Standard Overnight (1 Day): $39.95
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.
Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 45 days of receiving your order to submit a request for a refund or return.
Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.
Warm your heat press to 280-300 F / 155-160 C
Medium pressure for 9-13 seconds.
Pressure 6 KG
Allow 10 seconds to cool before peeling
Cold Peel / Hot Peel
For more questions: FAQs
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An oversized acid wash blank for streetwear drops.
A 180 GSM cotton blank cut for oversized graphics, S to 2XL. Each piece is acid washed on its own, so every shirt lands with a different fade and a worn-in surface that distressed artwork sits naturally against.
What colors does the acid wash tee come in?
Eleven washed colorways, from core Black and Grey to earthier Brown and Olive and brighter Pink, Burnt Orange, and Purple. Because each garment is individually acid washed, tone and fade depth vary slightly within the same colorway. That variation is the point.
Wash note: Every garment is acid washed individually, so fade pattern, wash texture, and tone shift slightly from piece to piece even within one colorway. Acid wash is also sold as mineral wash, garment wash, faded wash, vintage wash, or stone wash. Swatch colors shown here are approximate. Order a sample if an exact shade matters for your drop, and set the expectation on retail listings.
It sells like a brand piece.
A washed blank carries retail signals a plain tee cannot. The lived-in surface photographs with depth instead of reading flat in a listing, and the oversized drape is the silhouette streetwear buyers are already looking for. That combination lets a small label charge like a boutique brand while sourcing at blank pricing.
Mid-weight cotton, individually washed.
At 180 GSM the acid wash tee sits in mid-weight territory: enough body to hang properly in an oversized cut, light enough to wear through warmer months. The cotton surface takes ink cleanly, and the washed finish softens the hand from the first wear rather than after twenty washes.
The cut is oversized with drop shoulders and a chest that runs roughly 2 to 2.75 inches wider than Comfort Colors 1717, depending on size, while body length stays in the same range. A ribbed collar holds its shape through wear and washing.
How the acid wash tee takes ink, transfers, and heat.
Every garment is washed individually, so surface texture is not perfectly uniform across a batch. Darker colorways in particular can respond differently to adhesive and curing temperature, so press one sample before committing a full run. More help in the DTF Jersey FAQs.
DTF printing and care for the acid wash tee.
A finished DTF transfer is applied with a heat press. The steps below cover a clean bond on washed cotton, and the care guidance keeps the print and the wash looking right after the first few cycles.
Applying DTF transfers to the acid wash tee
General pressing guidance for a clean, durable bond on washed cotton:
- 1Use a flat heat press for even, consistent pressure across the whole design.
- 2Follow the temperature, time, and pressure recommended by your transfer supplier, since settings vary by film and adhesive.
- 3Pre-press the shirt briefly to remove moisture and flatten wrinkles before applying the transfer.
- 4Peel the carrier film as directed for your specific transfer, hot or cold peel.
- 5Work in batches by colorway rather than mixing shades in one press session, so you are not adjusting settings between shirts.
Settings that work on an unwashed cotton blank are a starting point here, not a guarantee. Confirm against the instructions supplied with your transfer.
Keeping a printed acid wash tee looking right
To help a DTF-printed acid wash tee hold up over time, general care guidance is:
- ✓Wait at least 24 hours after pressing before the first wash.
- ✓Turn the shirt inside out before washing to protect the print surface.
- ✓Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle to protect both the print and the washed finish.
- ✓Tumble dry low or hang to dry, and avoid high heat on the printed area.
- ✓Do not iron directly over a transfer.
The washed finish is part of the garment, not a coating that wears off, so the vintage character holds through repeated washing. Follow the care label and your transfer supplier guidance for best results.
Oversized size chart
| Size | Chest Width | Body Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 21" | 27" |
| M | 23" | 28" |
| L | 24" | 29" |
| XL | 26" | 31" |
| 2XL | 28" | 32" |
Measuring: Approximate laid-flat dimensions in inches. Chest width is measured pit to pit; length runs from the highest shoulder point to the hem. Sizing: Body length follows Comfort Colors 1717 proportions, but the chest runs roughly 2 to 2.75 inches wider depending on size. For a chest fit close to CC1717, size down once. For a true oversized streetwear drape, order your regular size. Sizes run S to 2XL. Allow a small tolerance on these numbers, since the finishing process is applied per garment.
Build the drop around the tee.
Streetwear drops rarely stop at the shirt. Pair the acid wash tee with blank totes and caps from the same warehouse so the whole capsule ships together, and press everything with one DTF order.
Building a capsule? Blanks, totes, caps, and DTF transfers all ship from Elmwood Park, NJ in one package. Tell us the pieces and quantities and DTF Jersey will confirm availability.
Shop Blank Apparel →A washed blank for brands, drops, and decorators.
Streetwear labels & small brands
The oversized cut and washed finish give a drop retail credibility that a plain blank cannot, without moving into premium garment-dye pricing.
Print-on-demand & Etsy sellers
Vintage washed blanks photograph well and carry a higher perceived value in listings, which helps oversized graphic tees stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Merch drops & capsule collections
Pair the tee with blank totes and caps so a whole capsule ships from one warehouse, pressed with a single DTF order.
Decorators & bulk resellers
No minimums, so shops can order one piece to test how the wash takes a transfer before committing to a full run.
Acid wash oversized vs Comfort Colors 1717.
Both are washed cotton blanks with vintage character, but they solve different problems. The acid wash tee is cut wide for oversized streetwear graphics. The 1717 is the garment-dyed classic that most decorators already size against.
When the graphic needs horizontal room and the drape should read streetwear. Drop shoulders, wider chest, individually washed so no two pieces match.
When you need the garment-dyed classic decorators already know how to size. Heavier, more consistent piece to piece, with a broad stocked palette.
Fixes and answers before you press.
Common problems & fixes
Frequently asked
Stocked in Elmwood Park for the Northeast.
Order acid wash tee blanks online for local pickup, NJ-area fulfillment, or fast shipping across the region. Pickup is available at 495 Mola Blvd, Unit #8, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407.
We print it too.
The acid wash tee here is sold blank. For designed, printed, ready-to-wear shirts, head to our custom apparel collection.
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