American Apparel 2201W - Youth Fine Jersey Short-Sleeve T-Shirt - Lapis
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Description
The American Apparel 2201W is a 4.3 oz 100% combed ring-spun cotton fine jersey youth tee at 30 singles, the youth version of the American Apparel 2001W adult fine jersey tee. The 2201W carries the American Apparel name, which positions it as the retail-tier youth blank for programs where the brand label is part of the product's perceived value. The 30-singles combed ring-spun yarn produces a smooth, soft surface that seats DTF film and plastisol with clean edge definition.
The decoration strategy on the 2201W follows cotton-substrate rules. For DTF transfers, the combed ring-spun surface seats transfer film cleanly with excellent adhesion at standard press settings. For screen printing, plastisol prints with sharp holdout on the 30-singles face. Solid colours in 100% cotton carry no dye migration risk. Heather Grey (90/10) has minimal poly content with low migration risk. For DTG, the 100% cotton solids pretreat and hold DTG ink at standard settings with full-colour reproduction. For embroidery, the 4.3 oz jersey handles left-chest logos with a tear-away or cut-away backing. For vinyl/HTV, the cotton surface holds vinyl at standard settings.
- Brand: American Apparel
- Style: 2201W (American Apparel Youth Fine Jersey Short-Sleeve T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 100% combed ring-spun cotton fine jersey, 30 singles (Heather Grey: 90/10)
- Weight: 4.3 oz/yd2
- Construction: Shoulder-to-shoulder tape. 3/4-inch seamed collar. Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem.
- Fit: Youth, classic
- Sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
- Colors available: 21 colours (check current availability on the product page)
- Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.
The 2201W competes with the Next Level 3310 Youth CVC Crew and the Tultex 0235TC Youth Fine Jersey in the wholesale youth blank tee market. The 2201W at $6.81 is the retail-branded option with the American Apparel name on the label for programs where brand perception adds value. The NL 3310 at $3.89 offers combed ring-spun cotton with fabric-laundered softness at a lower price. The Tultex 0235TC at $3.74 offers ring-spun USA cotton with reactive dyes at the lowest price point. Choose the 2201W when the American Apparel brand name matters to the end buyer. Order by the piece or by the case with no minimum. TheClothingSpace stocks the 2201W at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.
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Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
Shipping & Returns
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
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Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.
Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.
Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | combed ring-spun surface seats transfer film cleanly with excellent adhesion at standard press settings |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | 30-singles face gives sharp holdout; 100% cotton solids carry no migration risk |
| DTG | ✓ | 100% cotton solids pretreat and hold DTG ink at standard settings with full-colour reproduction |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✓ | 100% cotton solids take water-based and discharge inks for a soft hand |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 4.3 oz jersey handles left-chest logos with tear-away or cut-away backing |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | cotton surface holds vinyl at standard time and temperature |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 100% cotton does not hold sublimation dye |
How Does the American Apparel 2201W Compare?
| Spec | American Apparel 2201W Youth Fine Jersey | Next Level 3310 Youth CVC Crew | Tultex 0235TC Youth Fine Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $6.81 | $3.89 | $3.74 |
| Weight | 4.3 oz | 4.3 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 30 singles | 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 32 singles | 100% ring-spun USA cotton, 30 singles |
| Fit | Youth classic (2-12) | Youth (XS-XL) | Youth classic (XS-XL) |
| Construction | Fine jersey, shoulder tape, double-needle | Combed ring-spun, fabric laundered | Ring-spun, reactive-dyed, preshrunk |
| Best For | Retail-branded youth tee with American Apparel name | Premium youth tee at a lower price | Budget ring-spun youth tee with reactive dyes |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Standard solid colours | 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 30 singles | No dye migration risk on 100% cotton; all standard decoration methods perform cleanly |
| Heather Grey | 90% combed ring-spun cotton / 10% polyester | Minimal poly content; migration risk is low but not zero |
Size Chart
Measurements in inches. Source: American Apparel spec
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12 | 16 |
| 4 | 13 | 18 |
| 6 | 14 | 19.5 |
| 8 | 15 | 21 |
| 10 | 16 | 22.5 |
| 12 | 17 | 24 |
