Next Level 1533 Women's Racerback Tank Blank for Custom Printing
The Next Level 1533 Women's Ideal Racerback Tank is a premium CVC-blend women's athletic tank — 4.3 oz combed ring-spun cotton and polyester in a racerback silhouette with a draping, flattering fit across sizes XS through 2XL in 5 colorways (Black, White, Lilac, Tahiti Blue, Heather Gray). DTF Jersey stocks the 1533 for women's fitness program merchandise, bachelorette party custom apparel, women's athletic event shirts, and any custom program that needs a premium women's tank blank beyond standard cotton options.
Key Features of the Next Level 1533 Women's Racerback Tank
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4.3 oz CVC (combed ring-spun cotton/polyester) — lightweight, soft, and draping for women's active wear
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Racerback silhouette for full shoulder mobility and a modern athletic aesthetic
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Feminine cut with flattering proportions designed for women's body types
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Tear-away label for comfortable wear against skin
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Available in 5 colorways: Black, White, Lilac, Tahiti Blue, Heather Gray
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Sizes XS through 2XL
Women's Athletic Custom Apparel for Fitness Studios, Events, and Lifestyle Brands
Women's racerback tanks are among the most-requested custom apparel formats for women's fitness programming — yoga studios, barre classes, running groups, gym programs, and women's athletic events all produce custom tanks because the format resonates with the audience and gets worn regularly beyond the purchase moment. The Next Level 1533's CVC construction and flattering racerback cut produce a finished custom product that women choose to wear, not just keep.
Unique colorways like Lilac and Tahiti Blue give women's programs color options that are not available in standard cotton tank blanks — colors that work naturally in the wellness, fitness, and lifestyle apparel market that NJ and NY-area fitness brands and boutiques operate in. DTF transfers produce clean, full-color results on the CVC surface, compatible with the detailed and illustrative designs that are common in the women's activewear custom market.
Compatible Printing and Decoration Methods
The Next Level 1533 accepts the following decoration methods:
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DTF transfers — recommended for detailed fitness and lifestyle designs
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Screen printing
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Heat transfer vinyl
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DTG printing
Order Next Level 1533 Women's Racerback Tank Blanks at DTF Jersey
DTF Jersey carries the Next Level 1533 in all 5 colorways across XS through 2XL. Order for your fitness studio, women's event, or lifestyle brand. 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:
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
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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
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Next Level 1533: a racerback built for women's programs.
A 4 oz 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton and polyester racerback tank with a fitted women's silhouette, XS to 2XL. Lightweight CVC jersey with a smooth print surface, a scalloped hem, and colorways like Lilac and Tahiti Blue that standard cotton tanks do not carry.
What colors does the 1533 come in?
Five colorways at DTF Jersey. Alongside Black, White, and Heather Gray, the range carries Lilac and Tahiti Blue, softer tones that fit the wellness and fitness market and are less common in standard cotton tank blanks.
Color note: All five stocked colorways are the same 60/40 CVC blend. Heather Gray reads slightly more muted than the solids because of the heathered yarn. Swatch colors shown here are approximate, so order a sample if an exact shade matters for your program.
Special order: Beyond the five colorways stocked at DTF Jersey, the Next Level 1533 is offered in a wider range. All are the same 60/40 CVC blend. These colors are not held in regular stock. Contact us to confirm current availability and lead time before ordering.
The tank women reach for again.
Fitness and lifestyle programs live or die on whether the merch actually gets worn. A racerback in a lightweight CVC with a flattering fitted cut is a format women choose off the shelf, which means a printed logo keeps showing up at the studio, the event, and the grocery store long after the purchase.
Lightweight CVC, cut for a women's fit.
At 4 oz this is a lightweight jersey, built for movement rather than heft. The 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton and polyester blend is spun to 30 singles, which gives it a smooth, soft hand and a clean surface for printing.
The cut is a fitted women's silhouette with a racerback for full shoulder mobility, self 3/8 inch double-fold binding at the neckline and armholes, and a scalloped bottom hem. The cotton-poly blend can help limit dimensional change, but some shrinkage or variation may still occur, so wash-test a sample before a large decorated run. Customers who prefer a relaxed fit may consider sizing up after reviewing the laid-flat measurements.
How the 1533 takes ink, transfers, and heat.
The combed ring-spun CVC surface prints cleanly, which suits the detailed and illustrative designs common in women's activewear. Because the fabric is a lightweight blend rather than heavy cotton, use a lighter hand and test settings before a full run. More help in the DTF Jersey FAQs.
DTF printing and care for the 1533.
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 1533
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.
- 5Use a lighter press hand than you would on a heavy cotton blank, since the 4 oz CVC is thinner and more heat-sensitive.
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 1533 looking right
To help a DTF-printed Next Level 1533 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.
- ✓Follow the garment label: machine wash cold, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. A gentle cycle helps protect the print.
- ✓Tumble dry low or hang to dry, and avoid high heat on the printed area.
- ✓Do not iron directly over a transfer.
The cotton-poly blend can help limit dimensional change, but some shrinkage or variation may still occur, so wash-test a sample when sizing consistency matters. Avoid high-heat drying, which is harder on a lightweight blend than on heavy cotton.
1533 size chart
| Size | Chest Width | Body Length |
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| XS | 14" | 26.75" |
| S | 15" | 27.375" |
| M | 16" | 28" |
| L | 17" | 28.625" |
| XL | 18" | 29.25" |
| 2XL | 19" | 29.5" |
Measuring: Approximate laid-flat dimensions in inches, from the manufacturer size chart. Chest width is measured pit to pit; length runs from the highest shoulder point to the hem. Fit: The 1533 has a fitted women's silhouette. Customers who prefer a relaxed fit may consider sizing up after reviewing the laid-flat measurements before ordering. Sizes: Made XS to 2XL. Availability by size changes, so check the size selector for what DTF Jersey has ready now.
Build the set around the tank.
A fitness or event program rarely stops at the tank. Pair the Next Level 1533 with blank totes, caps, and lightweight apparel from the same warehouse so the whole set ships together, and press everything with one DTF order.
Building a set? 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 →Other Next Level cuts.
Next Level makes the 1533 alongside related tanks and tops that suit the same women's and lifestyle programs. Tell DTF Jersey which style and we will confirm availability and lead time.
1510Cotton Tank
A 4.3 oz combed cotton tank, the classic unisex-leaning cut
1540Ideal Long Sleeve
A lightweight fitted long sleeve in the Ideal collection
1580Ideal Crop Tank
A cropped version of the Ideal tank for a shorter silhouette
6338Gathered Racerback
A gathered-back racerback with a drapier, relaxed hangLooking for a cut we do not stock? Related Next Level styles are available with lead time. Tell DTF Jersey the style code, sizes, and quantities and we will confirm availability.
Contact Us →A women's tank for studios, events, and brands.
Fitness studios & gyms
Yoga, barre, running, and gym programs print racerback tanks because women wear them to class and keep wearing them, which puts a studio logo in rotation well beyond the purchase.
Bachelorette & event parties
Matching custom tanks are a staple of bachelorette and group events, and the flattering cut plus soft colors make them something the group actually wants to wear on the day.
Womens lifestyle brands
Lilac and Tahiti Blue sit in the wellness and lifestyle palette that NJ and NY-area boutiques build around, giving a brand color options standard cotton tanks do not offer.
Print shops & decorators
Smooth CVC surface for clean DTF and screen prints, with no minimums so shops can sample the fit and print behavior before committing a run.
Next Level 1533 vs Next Level 5033.
Two women's tanks for different programs. The 1533 is a cotton-forward racerback with a fitted cut. The 5033 is a poly-forward scoop-neck festival tank with a relaxed drape. The difference comes down to back style, fabric feel, and how the tank sits.
When you want a cotton-forward racerback with a fitted athletic cut. Softer, more structured feel, and the racerback frees the shoulders for movement.
When you want a scoop neck and a softer, draped hang. Poly-forward and lighter, with a relaxed festival silhouette rather than an athletic one.
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Stocked in Elmwood Park for the Northeast.
Order Next Level 1533 racerback tank 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 Next Level 1533 shown here is sold blank. For designed, printed, ready-to-wear shirts, head to our custom apparel collection.
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