Champion CW26 - Unisex Double Dry® Long-Sleeve Interlock T-Shirt - Royal Blue
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Description
The Champion CW26 Double Dry is a 4.1 oz 100% polyester interlock long-sleeve performance tee with moisture-wicking construction, Fresh IQ odor protection, and a 50+ UPF rating. The interlock knit provides a smooth, stable surface that holds its shape under a heat press, and the reflective Champion C logo on the left sleeve makes this a branded blank with recognized retail value for team and spirit programs.
For sublimation, the CW26's 100% polyester construction is the primary reason to choose it. Sublimation bonds to polyester fibers and produces full-color, photographic-quality prints on white and very light colorways. On White, the interlock surface accepts full-saturation sublimation without ink bleed, and the smooth knit structure holds fine detail cleanly. On colored CW26 garments, sublimation is not viable because the base color shows through the dye transfer. For DTF heat transfers, the 100% polyester interlock bonds well with low-melt DTF adhesives designed for synthetic fabrics; press at 285-300 F for 10-12 seconds with firm pressure and allow a 24-hour peel-cure before wash. For screen printing on colored CW26 garments, 100% polyester requires a low-bleed poly-block underbase and the lowest effective cure temperature to prevent dye migration. The moisture-wicking topical finish means plastisol adhesion may vary by fabric lot; run a wash-adhesion test before committing to a production run. Embroidery on the CW26 works well at left-chest and sleeve placements. Use a tear-away or cut-away backing on the interlock substrate to stabilize the stitch field. The Champion C logo at the left cuff means any custom embroidered chest placement should sit on the right chest or center to avoid competing with the existing mark.
- Brand: Champion
- Style: CW26 (Champion Double Dry Long-Sleeve Interlock T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 100% polyester jersey interlock
- Weight: 4.1 oz/yd2
- Technology: Double Dry moisture-wicking, Fresh IQ Advanced Odor Protection, 50+ UPF rating
- Construction: Self-fabric smooth collar, coverseamed armholes and neck, double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Tagless (heat-transfer label at back neck).
- Logo: Reflective Champion C logo at left sleeve, Champion script at center back neck
- Fit: Unisex, standard fit
- Sizes: S-3XL
- Colors available: 7 colors including White, Black, Stone Gray, Navy, Royal Blue, Scarlet, Dark Green
- Case quantity: Available by the piece or per case; contact us for current case configuration and per-unit pricing
- Care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry low.
The CW26 is produced with consistent interlock knit construction across production runs. Because the topical moisture-wicking finish is applied after knitting, wash compatibility with plastisol and DTF adhesives should be verified by test before large production runs. For sublimation programs, the White colorway is the only substrate that produces full-color results. TheClothingSpace stocks the CW26 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colors.
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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
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Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sublimation | ✓ | 100% polyester interlock is the primary sublimation substrate; full-color photographic results on White only; base color blocks transfer on all other colorways |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Use low-melt DTF adhesive formulated for synthetic fabrics; press at 285-300 F for 10-12 seconds with firm pressure; allow 24-hour cure before first wash |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | 100% polyester requires low-bleed poly-block underbase and lowest effective cure temp to prevent dye migration; topical wicking finish may affect adhesion, test wash before production run |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Interlock substrate supports left-chest and sleeve embroidery with tear-away or cut-away backing; avoid left cuff (Champion C logo present); use right chest or center chest for custom marks |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Light HTV at low temperature bonds to polyester interlock; press firm; allow cool peel to confirm adhesion before full production |
| DTG | ✗ | 100% polyester does not retain DTG ink without significant chemistry adjustment; route to sublimation (white/light only), DTF, or screen printing |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✗ | Water-based and discharge inks do not work on polyester; route to plastisol with poly-block underbase |
How Does the Champion CW26 Compare to Other Performance Long-Sleeve Blanks?
| Spec | Champion CW26 | Team 365 TT11 | Champion S700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $4.89 | $5.03 | $19.35 |
| Weight | 4.1 oz | 3.8 oz | 9 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% polyester interlock | 100% polyester interlock | 50/50 cotton/recycled-poly fleece |
| Fit | Unisex standard | Men's standard | Unisex standard |
| Construction | Long-sleeve interlock, coverseamed, branded C logo left sleeve | Short-sleeve performance tee, moisture-wicking, no branded logo | Pullover hoodie, branded Champion C logo left cuff |
| Best For | Sublimation programs, branded team and spirit kits | Unbranded performance short-sleeve, sublimation, DTF | Branded fleece hoodie programs, embroidery, screen print |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100% polyester interlock | Only color viable for sublimation; full-saturation photographic transfer possible; also accepts DTF and screen plastisol |
| Light and mid-tone solids (Stone Gray) | 100% polyester interlock | DTF and screen print with poly-block underbase; sublimation transfers will be tinted by base color, not recommended for sublimation |
| Dark solids (Black, Navy, Royal Blue, Scarlet, Dark Green) | 100% polyester interlock | DTF primary route; screen plastisol with strong poly-block underbase and lowest effective cure temp; sublimation not viable on dark grounds |


