Heavyweight Oversized T-shirt 220 g
Extra Heavyweight T-shirt 280 g
- 220 g organic cotton: thick and soft, oversized cut, the first step towards premium.
- 240 g boxy: a wide, square cut with a streetwear look; it also comes in a cropped version.
- 280 g extra thick in organic cotton: dense fabric, very sharp prints, the choice of clothing brands.
The higher the weight, the more structured the T-shirt and the better it keeps its shape in the wash. For a collection or merch, ask for advice in a quote request.
Delivery times and shipping across France
Your order ships within 1 to 3 working days (subject to stock), then arrives within 1 to 4 working days by Colissimo or to a pickup point, anywhere in France; delivery is free on orders of €100 or more. With express, an order placed before 4 pm (working day) ships the same day. Everything is printed in our workshop, where you can also collect your order free of charge: our workshop in Paris.
Launching a collection? Read our page on creating your own clothing brand.
Ideas and tips: Launching your own streetwear clothing brand: our advice · Create a bootleg or vintage-style T-shirt with your own image · Festival and artist merch: how to prepare your T-shirts and tote bags.
Compare our heavyweight T-shirts
- Oversized heavyweight T-shirt 220 g: combed organic cotton, a loose, long cut, the most versatile.
- Boxy T-shirt 240 g: a wide, square cut, ribbed collar, the best balance of thickness and price.
- Cropped boxy T-shirt 240 g: the same thickness in a short (crop) cut.
- Extra thick T-shirt 280 g: dense organic cotton, the most structured feel, for premium merch.
All can be personalised on the front and back from 1 item; each product page gives the manufacturer's size guide.
Why choose a heavyweight T-shirt?
A 220 to 280 g cotton hangs better, loses its shape less in the wash and gives a real brand look: it is the choice of designers, artists and anyone who wants a T-shirt that lasts. The printed design also stands out more sharply on a thick, smooth surface.
Oversized, boxy or cropped?
- Oversized heavyweight T-shirt 220 g: loose and long, the streetwear classic.
- Oversized boxy T-shirt 240 g: wide and shorter, with dropped shoulders.
- Extra thick T-shirt 280 g: the heaviest, in organic cotton, for a premium piece.
- Cropped boxy T-shirt 240 g: crop cut, for a women's or unisex collection.
For a clothing brand
Start with a single proof piece, then reorder as your sales grow, with the same file and the same placement. See our page on creating your own clothing brand and the guide to launching a streetwear brand.
A little glossary of the heavyweight T-shirt
- Fabric weight: the weight of the fabric per square metre. A standard T-shirt weighs around 150 to 180 g; a T-shirt counts as heavyweight from 220 g, and “heavyweight” proper at around 280 g.
- Combed cotton: cotton from which the short fibres have been removed; it is softer, smoother and pills less.
- Ringspun: a yarn spun and twisted more finely, for a softer, more durable fabric.
- Oversized: a loose, long cut with dropped shoulders.
- Boxy: a wide but shorter cut with a square silhouette.
- Organic cotton: cotton grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilisers, certified by a label.
Why prints look better on a heavyweight T-shirt
A dense, smooth fabric gives an even surface: the transfer bonds uniformly, outlines stay sharp and colours stay rich. On a thin fabric, the knit shows more through solid areas. That is why brands choose 220 to 280 g T-shirts for their most elaborate designs.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between oversized and boxy?
Oversized is loose; boxy is loose and shorter, with dropped shoulders, for a square silhouette.
Which fabric weight is best for a clothing brand?
240 or 280 g: they give a real structure and a smooth surface that shows off the print.
Should I size down?
Take your usual size for a loose fit, or one size down for a closer fit.
Which heavyweight T-shirt is best for artist merch?
The 240 g boxy offers the best balance between thickness and price; for a premium piece sold at a higher price, the 280 g in organic cotton has the most structured feel.
How long does a custom heavyweight T-shirt take?
It ships within 1 to 3 working days (subject to stock), or the same day with express for an order placed before 4 pm on a working day.
Can I print a small run for my brand?
Yes, from 1 item: the first one serves as your proof, then you reorder as your sales grow, with the same file and the same placement.
How do I wash a personalised heavyweight T-shirt?
Inside out, at 30°C, no tumble dryer: the thick cotton keeps its shape and the print stays sharp.
Can I see the result before ordering?
Yes, the tool shows your design on the T-shirt, front and back, live, before you add it to the basket.
Can small brands in Belgium and Switzerland have their heavyweight T-shirts printed by you?
Yes: our 220 to 280 g oversized T-shirts are made for small brands. You order a single proof piece, then reorder as your sales grow; each shipment goes by Colissimo Europe to Belgium, Luxembourg or Switzerland.
From what fabric weight is a T-shirt considered heavyweight?
A T-shirt is considered heavyweight from about 220 g per square metre; our models range from 220 to 280 g. A standard T-shirt weighs more like 150 to 180 g.
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