Next Level N5040 - Women's Festival Sleeveless V - Black
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Description
The Next Level N5040 is the Women's Festival Sleeveless V, a 3.5 oz sleeveless V-neck tank built from 65/35 polyester/combed ring-spun cotton spun to a fine 40 singles. The ultra-fine yarn count is what the name refers to: 40 singles is finer than the 30 singles used in most basic cotton tees, which produces a noticeably softer hand on a lightweight, drapy body. The self-fabric bound V-neck and armhole keep the construction clean without rib trim, the modestly curved hem sits slightly longer at the back, and the side-seamed construction holds shape through a wash cycle. It is the tank ordered for retail merchandise programs, fitness studio and wellness apparel, music and event tanks, boutique resale lines, and any program that needs a soft, lightweight sleeveless body in a palette that runs deep from neutrals through stonewash and pigment-style washes. The N5040 stocks 12 colours including Black, White, Charcoal, Ash, Antique Denim, Stonewash Denim, Stonewash Green, Antique Gold, Desert Pink, Shiraz, Smoked Paprika, and Royal Pine, covering a full range from dark grounds through the washed and soft seasonal tones that boutique and festival programs demand.
The 65% polyester majority in the N5040 is the number that drives every decoration decision. DTF is the primary method and the most reliable across the full colour range: the film bonds to the blended 65/35 face at standard heat-press settings, handles the soft self-fabric bound panels without rib distortion risk, and delivers clean, consistent graphics on the washed and antique colourways that a standard plastisol screen would struggle to keep saturated. For screen printing with plastisol, the 65% polyester requires a full poly-blocking underbase on every colourway, not just the dark grounds, and low cure is non-negotiable across the board since the elevated polyester content bleeds aggressively at high temperatures. DTG is possible on this blend but the 65% polyester significantly mutes vibrancy: the cotton face holds pre-treat and produces a faded, washed-in look that suits the festival aesthetic, but shops expecting sharp, saturated output should route those orders to DTF. For embroidery, the lightweight 3.5 oz construction requires a cut-away stabiliser and a moderate stitch count; dense fills at the chest will cause puckering on the soft body. For vinyl, use a polyester-safe HTV at a controlled press temperature and keep the design area small. Discharge and sublimation are both ruled out: discharge requires a cotton-dominant substrate, and sublimation requires a near-pure polyester surface, so the 35% cotton in this blend prevents a clean result from either method.
- Brand: Next Level
- Style: N5040 (Women's Festival Sleeveless V)
- Fabric: 65% polyester / 35% combed ring-spun cotton, 40 singles
- Weight: 3.5 oz/yd2
- Construction: Self-fabric bound V-neck and armhole, modestly curved hem, side-seamed, laundered for reduced shrinkage, tear-away label
- Fit: Women's relaxed sleeveless
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
- Colors available: 12 colors including Black, White, Charcoal, Ash, Antique Denim, Stonewash Denim, Stonewash Green, Antique Gold, Desert Pink, Shiraz, Smoked Paprika, Royal Pine
- Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour and size before placing a large order
- Care: Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low.
The key planning note for this style: the 65/35 poly-majority blend behaves differently from a 50/50 or cotton-dominant tank. Poly-blocking underbase is required at screen printing on every colour, not just darks. DTF avoids that step entirely and is the more practical choice for short or mid-run decorated programs. The stonewash and antique colourways carry a slight dye-lot character, so order the full quantity for a single run from one lot if colour matching across a program matters. TheClothingSpace stocks the Next Level N5040 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Primary method. Film bonds to the 65/35 blended face at standard heat-press settings. No migration risk. Most reliable route across all 12 colourways including the washed and antique shades. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | 65% polyester requires a full poly-blocking underbase on every colourway (not just dark grounds) and low cure throughout. Migration risk is elevated compared to a 50/50 blend at higher temperatures. |
| DTG | ✓ | Cotton face holds pre-treat. Expect a faded, washed-in vintage look rather than saturated output. 65% polyester mutes vibrancy noticeably. DTF delivers more consistent results on this blend. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Lightweight 3.5 oz body requires cut-away stabiliser and moderate stitch count. Avoid dense fills on the chest. Left-chest logo placement works cleanly. |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Use a polyester-safe HTV at a controlled press temperature. Keep design area modest and press time short to avoid distortion on the lightweight body. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 35% cotton prevents a clean sublimation bond. Only a near-pure polyester substrate achieves full dye saturation. Not suitable for this blend. |
| Discharge Printing | ✗ | 65% polyester will not discharge. Discharge requires a cotton-dominant substrate. Not recommended on the N5040. |
How Does the Next Level N5040 Compare?
| Spec | Next Level N5040 Sleeveless V | Next Level 5033 Festival Tank | Bella + Canvas B6008 Racerback Tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $5.36 | $5.27 | $5.01 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 3.5 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 65/35 polyester/combed ring-spun cotton, 40 singles | 65/35 polyester/combed ring-spun cotton, 40 singles | 100% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton, 32 singles |
| Fit | Women's relaxed, sleeveless V-neck | Women's relaxed, sleeveless scoop | Women's relaxed, racerback |
| Construction | Self-fabric bound V-neck and armhole, curved hem, side-seamed | Deep scoop neck, curved hem, tear-away | Smooth 100% Airlume cotton jersey, merrowed hem |
| Best For | Soft sleeveless V for retail merch, events, and boutique programs | Same fabric with a deeper scoop neckline for warm-weather programs | Full discharge and DTG when the cotton substrate drives the decision |
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 and darker grounds (Black, Charcoal, Shiraz, Royal Pine) | 65/35 polyester/combed ring-spun cotton, 3.5 oz, 40 singles | Full poly-blocking underbase required for screen printing. DTF delivers the cleanest result across these dark grounds without underbase complexity. |
| Light and neutral grounds (White, Ash, Desert Pink, Smoked Paprika) | 65/35 polyester/combed ring-spun cotton, 3.5 oz, 40 singles | Lighter grounds can take lighter underbase density on screen. DTG reads brightest on White and Ash. DTF consistent across all light shades. |
| Washed and antique colourways (Antique Denim, Stonewash Denim, Stonewash Green, Antique Gold) | 65/35 polyester/combed ring-spun cotton, 3.5 oz, 40 singles | Washed-surface colourways carry a slight tonal irregularity. DTF bonds cleanly over the washed face. Order full quantity from a single dye lot if colour matching across a large program. |