UltraClub 8422 - Unisex Cool & Dry Sport Long-Sleeve Performance Interlock T-Shirt - Navy

The UltraClub 8422 is a 4 oz 100% micro-polyester interlock long-sleeve performance tee built for programs that need moisture management, sun protection, and a clean print substrate. At 100% polyester, it runs a different decoration playbook than a cotton blank: sublimation is the standout method on white and light grounds, DTF transfers bond reliably across the full color range, and embroidery holds well on the interlock face for left-chest and sleeve logos. The interlock construction gives a smooth, two-faced surface that accepts sublimation ink evenly, which matters on full-color runs where photographic or gradient artwork needs consistent dye uptake across the chest and sleeves. UPF 30+ protection and a moisture-wicking finish make it a frequent choice for outdoor staff uniforms, athletic team programs, 5K event shirts, and school spirit programs where participants will wear the garment in sun and heat.

For sublimation, use white or very light-colored variants. Sublimation requires a high-poly substrate, and the 8422 qualifies fully at 100% polyester. Sublimate at standard polyester time and temperature settings; the interlock face accepts dye evenly without the banding or surface inconsistency you sometimes see on looser-knit poly blanks. Full-front, full-back, and sleeve-to-sleeve all-over designs work because the long sleeve extends the printable area without a seam break on the face. For DTF, all 14 colors are compatible. The transfer adhesive bonds to the polyester face cleanly; use firm pressure and standard polyester heat settings. Sublimation colors are permanent, washfast, and lighter in hand than any film-based method, which makes them the better choice for athletic applications where the garment will go through repeated laundering. For screen printing, expect significant dye migration on dark and bright colorways when using plastisol at standard cure temperatures. If you must screen print the 8422 on non-white grounds, use a low-bleed plastisol ink formula and reduce cure temperature, or route those colors to DTF. Embroidery is reliable on the left chest and sleeve; use a cutaway stabilizer and moderate stitch density to prevent puckering on the smooth interlock face.

• Brand: UltraClub
• Style: 8422 (Cool & Dry Sport Long-Sleeve Performance Interlock T-Shirt)
• Fabric: 4 oz/yd2, 100% micro-polyester interlock
• Performance features: Moisture-wicking, UPF 30+ sun protection, pill-resistant, snag-resistant
• Construction: Interlock knit, neck tape, 1/4-inch topstitching, tagless main label (transitioning to tear-away)
• Fit: Unisex athletic fit
• Sizes: XS-4XL
• Colors available: 14 colors including White, Black, Navy, Royal, Red, Charcoal, Gray, Columbia Blue, Military Green, Sea Frost, Butter, Ice Blue, Bright Orange, Bright Yellow
• Case quantity: Sold by the piece or per case; UltraClub 8422 case packs typically run 12-36 units per case depending on size mix. Confirm current case pack with your order.
• Care: Machine wash warm, tumble dry low

The 8422 fits naturally into programs that need sleeve coverage alongside a short-sleeve style. Shops running team sports, outdoor recreation, or UV-exposure programs often carry the 8422 alongside the UltraClub 8420 short-sleeve version so participants can choose sleeve length within the same decoration run. Because both share the same 100% polyester interlock build, a single sublimation or DTF setup covers both styles without substrate adjustments between shirts. TheClothingSpace stocks the 8422 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantities, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colors.

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