Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight T-Shirt Blank 7.5 oz for DTF Printing
The Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight Short Sleeve T-Shirt is a 7.5 oz 100% cotton blank built for custom apparel programs that demand genuine weight and substance from their garment. Unlike garment-dyed versions, this is a standard-dyed heavyweight blank — available in sizes S through 2XL across 8 colorways (Black, White, Sky Blue, Purple, Red, Khaki, Heather Gray, Gold) — that delivers a thick, boxy silhouette and premium weight at a price point accessible for bulk and small-batch custom programs. DTF Jersey stocks the Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight for streetwear brands, graphic tee programs, and anyone who wants a blank that feels like a finished product before the print goes on.
Key Features of the Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight Short Sleeve
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7.5 oz 100% cotton — heavyweight construction in the upper range of available blank weights
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Standard-dyed (not garment-dyed) for more consistent color across large runs
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Boxy, oversized silhouette consistent with current streetwear and premium graphic tee aesthetics
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Dropped shoulders for a relaxed, modern fit
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Thick ribbed crewneck collar that holds its shape through regular wear
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Available in 8 colorways: Black, White, Sky Blue, Purple, Red, Khaki, Heather Gray, Gold
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Sizes S through 2XL
Heavyweight Blanks for Streetwear Brands, Graphic Tee Programs, and Premium Custom Apparel
The 7.5 oz weight is the primary differentiator — when a customer picks up a Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight custom tee, the weight communicates a level of quality that lighter blanks simply cannot. For NJ and NY-area streetwear brands, independent graphic tee labels, and custom apparel programs targeting a consumer who appreciates quality fabric, this blank supports a pricing and positioning strategy that standard 5–6 oz cotton does not.
The eight-colorway range offers options that are not common in other heavyweight blank options: Sky Blue, Purple, Khaki, and Gold expand the palette beyond the standard streetwear neutrals (Black, White) and provide graphic tee brands with a wider canvas for building out colorway-specific product runs. DTF transfers adhere cleanly to the heavyweight cotton surface, producing flat, durable results across the full color gamut.
Compatible Printing and Decoration Methods
The Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight accepts the following decoration methods:
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DTF transfers — excellent adhesion and flat surface on heavyweight cotton
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Screen printing (plastisol and water-based)
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Heat transfer vinyl
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Embroidery
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DTG printing
Order Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight Blank T-Shirts at DTF Jersey
DTF Jersey carries the Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight in all 8 colorways across sizes S through 2XL. Order heavyweight blanks for your streetwear brand, graphic tee program, or premium custom apparel collection. Shipping throughout New Jersey, New York, and the Northeast.
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:
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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
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Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight: a 7.5 oz blank that feels finished before you print.
A 7.5 oz 100% USA cotton blank in an oversized, relaxed cut with a slight drop shoulder, S to 2XL. Heavy-duty knit, quarter-turned to kill the center crease, and standard-dyed so color holds steady across a full run.
What colors does the Max Heavyweight come in?
Eight colorways at DTF Jersey. Alongside the streetwear staples of Black and White, the range carries Sky Blue, Purple, Khaki, and Gold, shades most heavyweight blanks do not stock, which gives graphic tee programs more room to build colorway-specific runs.
Fiber note: Most Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight colors are 100% USA cotton spun to 16 singles. Heather Gray is 90/10 cotton and polyester, so press behavior can differ slightly on that colorway. Test your settings on Heather Gray before a full run. Swatch colors shown here are approximate.
Special order: Beyond the eight colorways stocked at DTF Jersey, the Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight is offered in a wider range. Most colors are 100% USA cotton; Heather Gray is 90/10 and Charcoal Grey Heather is 50/50 cotton and polyester. These colors are not held in regular stock. Contact us to confirm current availability and lead time before ordering.
The weight does the talking.
Before anyone reads the print, they pick the shirt up. At 7.5 oz the Max Heavyweight lands in the hand like a finished retail piece rather than a promo blank, which is exactly the signal independent labels need to justify a higher price point. The dense knit and boxy cut do the rest.
Heavy-duty knit, built to hold form.
At 7.5 oz this sits at the top of the blank weight range. The USA cotton is spun to 16 singles and heavy-duty knit, which gives the fabric enough density to hold its shape through repeated washing instead of going slack after a season.
The cut is oversized and relaxed with a slight drop shoulder and a forward-thrusted shoulder seam that keeps the neck sitting comfortably. A 1 inch stretch-proof collar with 2% Lycra neck rib holds its shape, and the body is quarter-turned so there is no center crease running through a chest print.
How the Max Heavyweight takes ink, transfers, and heat.
The dense 7.5 oz knit gives transfers a flat, stable base, and quarter-turned construction means no center crease running through a chest print. Heather Gray carries polyester and can respond differently to heat, so test that colorway before committing a full run. More help in the DTF Jersey FAQs.
DTF printing and care for the Max Heavyweight.
A finished DTF transfer is applied with a heat press. The steps below cover a clean bond on heavyweight cotton, and the care guidance keeps the print and the knit holding form through repeated washing.
Applying DTF transfers to the Max Heavyweight
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.
- 5Pre-press longer than you would on a lighter blank, since 7.5 oz cotton holds more moisture and takes a moment to flatten fully.
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 Max Heavyweight looking right
To help a DTF-printed Max Heavyweight 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 heavy-duty knit.
- ✓Tumble dry low or hang to dry, and avoid high heat on the printed area.
- ✓Do not iron directly over a transfer.
The heavy-duty knit is built to hold its shape with proper care, which helps keep sizing consistent across reorders and makes the blank predictable for repeat programs.
Heavy-duty knit, built to hold form.
At 7.5 oz this sits at the top of the blank weight range. The USA cotton is spun to 16 singles and heavy-duty knit, which gives the fabric enough density to hold its shape through repeated washing instead of going slack after a season.
The cut is oversized and relaxed with a slight drop shoulder and a forward-thrusted shoulder seam that keeps the neck sitting comfortably. A 1 inch stretch-proof collar with 2% Lycra neck rib holds its shape, and the body is quarter-turned so there is no center crease running through a chest print.
How the Max Heavyweight takes ink, transfers, and heat.
The dense 7.5 oz knit gives transfers a flat, stable base, and quarter-turned construction means no center crease running through a chest print. Heather Gray carries polyester and can respond differently to heat, so test that colorway before committing a full run. More help in the DTF Jersey FAQs.
DTF printing and care for the Max Heavyweight.
A finished DTF transfer is applied with a heat press. The steps below cover a clean bond on heavyweight cotton, and the care guidance keeps the print and the knit holding form through repeated washing.
Applying DTF transfers to the Max Heavyweight
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.
- 5Pre-press longer than you would on a lighter blank, since 7.5 oz cotton holds more moisture and takes a moment to flatten fully.
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 Max Heavyweight looking right
To help a DTF-printed Max Heavyweight 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 heavy-duty knit.
- ✓Tumble dry low or hang to dry, and avoid high heat on the printed area.
- ✓Do not iron directly over a transfer.
The heavy-duty knit is built to hold its shape with proper care, which helps keep sizing consistent across reorders and makes the blank predictable for repeat programs.
A heavyweight blank for brands, teams, and decorators.
Streetwear labels & graphic tee brands
The 7.5 oz weight and boxy 90s cut give an independent drop the substance buyers associate with brand pieces rather than promo blanks.
Bulk runs & reorders
Standard-dyed rather than garment-dyed, so color stays consistent piece to piece and batch to batch. Reorders match the first run.
Colorway-specific programs
Sky Blue, Purple, Khaki, and Gold sit outside the usual heavyweight neutrals, which lets brands build runs around a color instead of just Black and White.
Print shops & decorators
Quarter-turned with no center crease and a dense flat knit, so large chest and back placements land clean. No minimums for sampling.
Shaka Max Heavyweight vs Comfort Colors 1717.
Two heavyweight cotton blanks that solve different problems. The Shaka is heavier and standard-dyed for consistency across runs. The 1717 is the garment-dyed classic with a washed look and a much broader palette.
When the blank itself should feel like the product. Heaviest of the two at 7.5 oz, boxy and oversized, with color that stays consistent from run to run.
When the washed vintage look and a wide color range matter more than raw weight. The garment-dyed classic decorators already know how to size.
Fixes and answers before you press.
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Stocked in Elmwood Park for the Northeast.
Order Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight 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.
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The Max Heavyweight here is sold blank. For designed, printed, ready-to-wear shirts, head to our custom apparel collection.
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