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American Apparel AL1304 - Unisex Heavyweight Cotton Long-Sleeve T-shirt - Athletic Heather

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Description

The American Apparel AL1304 is a 6 oz heavyweight 100% cotton long sleeve tee built on an 18 singles open-end yarn. This is the long-sleeve counterpart to the AL1301 short-sleeve heavyweight, sharing the same relaxed body and durable open-end construction. The 18 singles open-end yarn produces a slightly textured face that holds heavy ink deposits well for bold screen print work, though fine halftone detail shows more dot gain compared to ring-spun alternatives like the Bella+Canvas 3501 or Next Level 3601.

The heavyweight 6 oz body gives embroidery hoops a stable, dense substrate with no puckering, and the set-in rib collar with shoulder-to-shoulder taping keeps the neckline flat through wash cycles. The relaxed fit runs slightly wider through the chest and body than fitted long-sleeve tees, which simplifies sizing across mixed orders. Rib sleeve cuffs finish the sleeves cleanly and hold shape.

  • Brand: American Apparel (Alstyle)
  • Style: AL1304 (Heavyweight Cotton Long Sleeve Tee)
  • Fabric: 6 oz, 100% cotton, 18 singles open-end (Ash 99/1, Heather Grey 90/10, Charcoal Heather and Safety Green 50/50)
  • Construction: Set-in rib collar, shoulder-to-shoulder taping, rib sleeve cuffs, double-needle stitching, tear-away label
  • Fit: Unisex relaxed, S-3XL

TheClothingSpace offers wholesale pricing on the AL1304 with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, plus fast US shipping on stocked colors. The short-sleeve counterpart AL1301 ($3.88) is available for matched heavyweight programs across seasons.

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

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  • 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 ✓ Bonds firmly to heavyweight cotton face. Works across full color card including 50/50 Charcoal Heather and Safety Green.
Screen Print ✓ 18 singles open-end holds heavy ink deposits for bold graphics. White underbase on colored grounds. 50/50 shades (Charcoal Heather, Safety Green) need poly-block. More dot gain on fine halftones than ring-spun.
Embroidery ✓ 6 oz heavyweight provides stable substrate, no puckering. Left chest, full back, sleeve. Cut-away stabilizer.
DTG (Direct to Garment) ✓ Cotton-majority colors take pretreat well. White underbase on dark grounds. Open-end face slightly coarser than ring-spun so favor bold art over fine halftones. 50/50 shades mute DTG output.
Vinyl/HTV ✓ Standard HTV. Dense fabric supports firm press. Works well for names, numbers, and simple graphics.
Discharge Printing ✓ 100% cotton solids discharge well. Ash 99/1 near-full. Heather Grey 90/10 slight poly ghost. Charcoal Heather and Safety Green 50/50 will not discharge.
Sublimation ✗ Cotton-majority fabric will not hold sublimation dye. Not suitable.

American Apparel Heavyweight Tee Comparison

SpecAmerican Apparel AL1301Hanes 5186
Starting At$3.88$10.09
Weight6 oz6.1 oz
Yarn / Fabric100% cotton, 18 singles open-end100% ring-spun cotton
FitUnisex relaxedUnisex standard
ConstructionShort sleeve, set-in, shoulder tapeLS, lay-flat collar, rib cuffs
Best ForMatched heavyweight SS programRing-spun heavyweight LS alternative

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 Solids 100% cotton, 6 oz, 18 singles Open-end cotton face, clean print surface, white underbase on colored grounds
Ash 99/1 cotton/poly, 6 oz Near-full discharge, standard underbase
Heather Grey 90/10 cotton/poly, 6 oz Slight poly ghost on discharge, standard underbase
Charcoal Heather / Safety Green 50/50 cotton/poly, 6 oz Poly-block underbase required, no discharge, moderate cure for migration

Frequently Asked Questions

The AL1304 is 6 oz 100% cotton on 18 singles open-end yarn. Standard colors are 100% cotton. Ash is 99/1 cotton/poly, Heather Grey is 90/10, and Charcoal Heather and Safety Green are 50/50 cotton/poly.
Yes. The 6 oz heavyweight open-end cotton holds heavy ink deposits for bold screen print work. The dense body provides a stable substrate for embroidery without puckering. DTF and DTG also work well on the cotton-dominant colors. The 50/50 Charcoal Heather and Safety Green need a poly-block underbase.
The AL1304 shares the same 6 oz heavyweight 18 singles open-end cotton body, relaxed fit, and construction as the AL1301. The only difference is the long sleeves with rib cuffs. Both can be ordered together for a matched heavyweight program.
The AL1304 uses 18 singles open-end yarn, which produces a slightly coarser, more textured face than ring-spun cotton. Open-end holds heavy ink deposits well for bold screen print work but shows more dot gain on fine halftone detail. Ring-spun alternatives like the Bella+Canvas 3501 give sharper detail but at a higher price point.
The American Apparel AL1304 starts at $6.50 per piece at TheClothingSpace with wholesale pricing. Bulk discounts increase with case and unit quantity. Fast US shipping on stocked colors.

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