J America JA8229 - Unisex Game Day Jersey - Maui Blue
Selected Color: Maui Blue16 colors
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Description
The J America JA8229 is a Game Day jersey constructed from 6.5 oz 100% cotton jersey knit with enzyme-wash finishing. The enzyme wash produces a broken-in, lived-in hand right out of the box, similar to garment-dyed bodies but through an enzyme rather than pigment process. The oversized cut and trademark front and back yoke create a distinctive athletic-inspired silhouette that sets this apart from standard blank tees.
The heavyweight 6.5 oz cotton face holds bold decoration with high opacity. The rounded bottom waist adds a jersey-style hem detail. The oversized fit means print placement must account for the larger, looser front panel. Note: colour-specific blends vary. Charcoal Heather is 60/40 cotton/poly, and Oxford is 92/8 cotton/poly.
For decoration, screen printing is the standout method. The dense 6.5 oz enzyme-washed cotton face holds heavy plastisol deposits. DTF transfers bond firmly. DTG produces vibrant prints on the cotton face. Water-based and discharge inks produce a soft in-shirt hand and work naturally with the lived-in enzyme-washed aesthetic. Embroidery sits cleanly on the heavyweight fabric. Note: Charcoal Heather 60/40 needs poly-block and moderate cure for screen work.
- Brand: J America
- Style: JA8229 (Unisex Game Day Jersey)
- Fabric: 6.5 oz, 100% cotton jersey knit, enzyme-washed (Charcoal Heather 60/40; Oxford 92/8)
- Construction: Oversized fit, trademark front and back yoke, rounded bottom waist, enzyme-washed
- Fit: Unisex oversized, XS-2XL
Order by the piece or by the case with no minimum. TheClothingSpace offers wholesale pricing on the J America JA8229 with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, plus fast US shipping on stocked colours. The Comfort Colors C1717 garment-dyed tee ($6.92) is a similar lived-in aesthetic in pigment-dyed cotton. For more heavyweight blanks, see our t-shirt collection.
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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- 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 enzyme-washed cotton. Consistent across full colour card. |
| Screen Print | ✓ | Dense 6.5 oz face holds heavy deposits. Enzyme-washed surface. Charcoal Heather 60/40 needs poly-block. Bold designs. |
| DTG (Direct to Garment) | ✓ | Vibrant on cotton solids. White underbase on darks. Enzyme-washed face takes pretreat evenly. |
| Water-based/Discharge | ✓ | Soft hand pairs naturally with enzyme-washed aesthetic. Full discharge on cotton solids. Charcoal Heather partial. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Sturdy 6.5 oz fabric. No puckering. Left-chest and full-back. Cut-away stabilizer. |
| Vinyl/HTV | ✓ | Standard HTV. Heavyweight body supports firm press. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 100% cotton on most colours. Cotton will not hold sublimation dye. Not suitable. |
Lived-In Aesthetic Tee Comparison
| Spec | Comfort Colors C1717 | Gildan G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $6.92 | $2.96 |
| Weight | 6.1 oz | 5.3 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% ring-spun cotton, pigment garment-dyed | 100% cotton open-end |
| Fit | Unisex relaxed | Unisex |
| Construction | Garment-dyed, soft-washed, preshrunk | Double-needle, taped neck, standard tee |
| Best For | Pigment-dyed vintage aesthetic with standard tee cut | Budget heavyweight cotton blank at lowest price |
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, 6.5 oz, enzyme-washed | Dense face, heavy ink deposit, full discharge, enzyme-washed aesthetic |
| Oxford | 92/8 cotton/poly, 6.5 oz | Near-full discharge, minimal poly-block |
| Charcoal Heather | 60/40 cotton/poly, 6.5 oz | Poly-block underbase, moderate cure, discharge partial |