Fabric for T-Shirts
T-shirt weight is the whole decision. Around 144 gsm reads as a summer tee, 208 gsm is the everyday standard, and 280 gsm is the heavyweight boxy cut.
2,202 fabrics · 144–280 gsm · order from 1 yard · swatches in about 4 days
Pick by weight
Weight decides how t-shirts fabric behaves more than any other spec. These ranges are measured from what we actually stock.
Most ordered for t-shirts
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T-Shirts fabric FAQ
What weight fabric is best for t-shirts?
Most t-shirts fabric sits between 144 and 280 gsm. T-shirt weight is the whole decision. Around 144 gsm reads as a summer tee, 208 gsm is the everyday standard, and 280 gsm is the heavyweight boxy cut.
Which fabrics are used for t-shirts?
On SWATCHON, t-shirts fabric is most often single jersey, rib and jacquard knit. You can filter by construction, fiber composition, weight and stretch to narrow it further.
Can I order a small quantity of t-shirts fabric?
Yes — order from 1 yard, with no traditional mill minimums. Swatches come first so you can check hand-feel and color before committing to yardage.
How do I check the fabric before ordering?
Order a swatch book for any fabric — every color of that fabric is included, and it reaches you in about 4 days worldwide.