Tie-Dye CD101Y - Youth 100% Cotton Spider T-Shirt - Spider Crimson
Selected Color: Spider Crimson20 colors
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Description
The Tie-Dye CD101Y is the youth version of the CD101 spider tie-dye tee. Each shirt starts as a 5.4 oz 100% cotton prepared-for-dye blank with no optical brighteners or bleaches, then goes through a reactive hand-dye process that produces a radial spider pattern from the center. No two shirts come out identical, which is the nature of hand-dyed production, not a defect. If you are running a group order for a camp, school event, or youth sports team, account for the pattern variation in your pitch to the buyer so expectations match delivery.
The 100% cotton base takes overprinting well. Screen printing with a white underbase on the dyed surface blocks the spider pattern and lets artwork read cleanly. DTF transfers bond to the cotton face and sit on top of the dye pattern. For designs that incorporate the tie-dye as the background, print bold single-color graphics with high-opacity ink. Fine halftone detail tends to get lost in the pattern noise. Embroidery runs clean on the 5.4 oz body, but thread color selection matters more than usual because the background shifts across the garment.
- Brand: Tie-Dye (Colortone)
- Style: CD101Y (Youth Spider Tie-Dye T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 5.4 oz, 100% cotton, prepared-for-dye
- Dye: Reactive hand-dyed spider pattern, dyed in USA
- Construction: Shoulder-to-shoulder tape, double-needle stitching, seamless rib neck
- Fit: Youth, XS-XL
- Care: Wash separately (residual dye may transfer in first washes)
Order by the piece or by the case with no minimum. TheClothingSpace offers wholesale pricing on the CD101Y with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, plus fast US shipping on stocked colors. The adult version CD101 ($7.65) is available for matched youth-adult spirit wear programs. For more youth blank tees, see our youth 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
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.
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 to cotton face and sits on top of dye pattern. Most practical method for full-color overprints on tie-dye backgrounds. Bold graphics recommended. |
| Screen Print | ✓ | White underbase blocks spider pattern for clean artwork. Bold single-color or spot-color graphics read best. Fine halftone detail can get lost in background pattern noise. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Clean on 5.4 oz cotton. Thread color selection critical because background color shifts across the garment. Left chest or full back. |
| DTG (Direct to Garment) | ✓ | 100% cotton takes pretreat. White underbase on all colors to block tie-dye pattern. Bold art recommended over fine detail. |
| Vinyl/HTV | ✓ | Standard HTV. Works for names, numbers, and simple graphics over dyed background. |
| Discharge Printing | ✗ | Reactive dye is not reliably dischargeable. Results are unpredictable and inconsistent across hand-dyed patterns. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 100% cotton will not hold sublimation dye. Not suitable for this method. |
Youth Tie-Dye Tee Comparison
| Spec | Tie-Dye CD101 | Port & Company PC147Y |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $7.65 | $9.27 |
| Weight | 5.4 oz | 5.4 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% cotton | 100% cotton |
| Fit | Unisex adult | Youth |
| Construction | Spider hand-dyed, set-in sleeves | Spiral/swirl hand-dyed |
| Best For | Adult spider tie-dye programs | Youth swirl tie-dye programs |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spider Solids | 100% cotton, 5.4 oz | Cotton face takes overprint with white underbase to block spider pattern |
| Spider Multi-Color | 100% cotton, 5.4 oz | Multi-color dye patterns, same cotton base, white underbase blocks all dye |


