Fruit of the Loom 4930 - Unisex HD Cotton™ Long-Sleeve T-Shirt - Ash
Selected Color: Ash38 colors
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Description
The Fruit of the Loom 4930 is the HD Cotton Long-Sleeve Tee, the long-sleeve companion to the value short-sleeve 3931 in the same 5 oz 100% cotton HD Cotton body. The HD Cotton high-density knit is the point: it runs a tighter, smoother face than a basic open-end value tee at a value unit cost, here cut to a full long-sleeve with 1x1 ribbed cuffs and a seamless ribbed collar. That makes it the long-sleeve a shop reaches for when a program wants a value 100% cotton long-sleeve body that matches a 3931 short-sleeve order, the default for school spirit and team long-sleeves, cooler-weather event and fundraiser runs, layering and uniform programs, and any high-volume long-sleeve order where a value 100% cotton body and a printable sleeve decide it over a premium ring-spun blank.
The 4930 prints like the short-sleeve 3931: a true 100% cotton tee on its solid colours with a smooth high-density face, and the long-sleeve adds the cuff and full sleeve as extra print real estate. For screen printing, the HD Cotton face holds bold spot colour and fine detail; print straight to the light solids and lay a white underbase on the darks, and the full sleeve takes a sleeve print or a cuff hit cleanly. For water-based and discharge, the 100% cotton solids strip the dye and lay the ink into the cotton for a soft, no-hand print, ideal for an all-over or sleeve-length discharge run. For DTF, the transfer bonds to the cotton face at standard heat-press settings across every colour, the most consistent single method on the heathers as well as the solids. For DTG, the cotton pre-treats and prints on the solids, clean and bright on the smooth HD Cotton face. For embroidery, the 5 oz body takes a left-chest or sleeve design with a cut-away backing. For vinyl and HTV, solid heat-transfer vinyl presses clean on the cotton face. The caveat is the heathers: Ash is a 98/2, Athletic Heather a 90/10 and Graphite Heather a 70/30 that behave close to a solid, but Black Heather, Retro Heather and the Safety colours are 50/50 blends, where the polyester migrates and discharge fades to a tonal result, so treat those like a blend with a grey poly-block underbase on the darks and a lower cure. Sublimation does not apply, since the cotton-dominant body is not a polyester sublimation substrate.
- Brand: Fruit of the Loom
- Style: 4930 (Fruit of the Loom HD Cotton Long-Sleeve T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 100% cotton; Ash 98/2; Athletic Heather 90/10; Graphite Heather 70/30; Black Heather, Retro Heather and Safety colours 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Weight: 5.0 oz/yd2
- Construction: HD Cotton high-density jersey. Seamless 1x1 ribbed collar. 1x1 ribbed cuffs. Taped shoulder-to-shoulder. Double-needle bottom hem. Tear-away label.
- Fit: Unisex classic fit
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
- Colors available: 30+ colours across solids and heathers (check current availability on the product page)
- Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour and size before a large order
- Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.
The reorder note specific to this style: the solids run a true 100% cotton while Ash, Athletic Heather and Graphite Heather are cotton-rich and Black Heather, Retro Heather and the Safety colours are 50/50, so confirm whether your colour is a solid or a heather before a repeat run, because the 50/50 heathers will not discharge to the same soft result as the solids and need a poly-block underbase. Pair the 4930 with the short-sleeve Fruit of the Loom 3931 to run the same HD Cotton body and artwork across long and short sleeves, and cross-shop the Gildan G540 Heavy Cotton Long-Sleeve when a job wants a heavier long-sleeve body. TheClothingSpace stocks the 4930 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
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Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | the HD Cotton face holds bold spot colour and fine detail; print straight to light solids and lay a white underbase on darks, and the full sleeve takes a sleeve print or cuff hit cleanly |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✓ | the 100% cotton solids strip the dye and lay the ink into the cotton for a soft no-hand print, ideal for an all-over or sleeve-length discharge; the 50/50 Black Heather, Retro Heather and Safety colours will not discharge and need a poly-block |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | bonds to the cotton face at standard heat-press settings across every colour, the most consistent single method on the heathers as well as the solids |
| DTG | ✓ | the cotton pre-treats and prints on the solids, clean and bright on the smooth HD Cotton face |
| Embroidery | ✓ | the 5 oz body takes a left-chest or sleeve design with a cut-away backing |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | solid heat-transfer vinyl presses clean on the cotton face at standard settings |
| Sublimation | ✗ | the cotton-dominant body is not a polyester sublimation substrate |
How Does the Fruit of the Loom 4930 Compare?
| Spec | Fruit of the Loom 4930 (HD Cotton Long-Sleeve) | Fruit of the Loom 3931 (HD Cotton) | Gildan G540 (Heavy Cotton Long-Sleeve) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $5.93 | $2.51 | $4.74 |
| Weight | 5.0 oz | 5.0 oz | 5.3 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% HD Cotton | 100% HD Cotton | 100% cotton |
| Fit | Unisex, classic | Unisex, classic | Unisex, classic |
| Construction | Long-sleeve HD Cotton, ribbed cuffs | Same HD Cotton body, short sleeve | Heavier long-sleeve cotton body |
| Best For | Value 100% cotton long-sleeve tee | Short-sleeve version on the same artwork | Heavier long-sleeve cross-shop |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solid colours | 100% cotton | Best discharge and DTG result; print straight on lights, white underbase on darks, no migration to manage |
| Ash, Athletic Heather and Graphite Heather | 98/2, 90/10 and 70/30 cotton/polyester | Cotton-rich, behaves close to a solid; print near-solid with only slight discharge muting and minimal migration |
| Black Heather, Retro Heather and Safety colours | 50/50 cotton/polyester | Poly-rich; the polyester migrates and discharge fades to a tonal result, so use a grey poly-block underbase on darks and the lowest effective cure |



