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District DT105 Perfect Weight Long Sleeve Tee
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The District DT105 Perfect Weight Long Sleeve Tee takes District's lightweight 100% cotton blank and extends it to long sleeve, which opens up a different set of jobs than a short-sleeve tee covers. A long sleeve works as a standalone in cooler weather, as a layering piece under a vest or flannel, as added coverage for outdoor and sun-conscious programs, and increasingly as the intended fashion piece itself, since the long-sleeve blank tee has become a staple in lifestyle and streetwear merch. At 4.3 ounces of combed ring-spun cotton, the DT105 brings a soft, retail-quality feel to all of those without the bulk of a heavyweight long sleeve.
The specs
The DT105 is 4.3 ounces (145 GSM), 100% ring-spun combed cotton at 32 singles, with a 1x1 rib knit neck, shoulder-to-shoulder taping, and open hem sleeves. It runs adult sizes XS through 4XL. The combed ring-spun yarn is what gives it the soft, smooth hand: combing strips out the short coarse fibers and ring-spinning twists the long fibers into a finer yarn, the same construction that makes the short-sleeve Perfect Weight feel more like a retail tee than a budget blank. The open hem sleeves (rather than ribbed cuffs) give it a cleaner, more relaxed modern line that suits the way long-sleeve tees are worn now.
What a long sleeve does that a short sleeve can't
The reason to stock a long-sleeve blank is that it serves jobs a tee can't. For fall and winter programs, it's a standalone shirt when a short sleeve would be too cold and a hoodie too warm. For outdoor staff, guides, and events in sun-heavy settings, the long sleeve adds arm coverage that doubles as basic sun protection. For layering, it sits cleanly under flannels, vests, and open overshirts, which is central to how streetwear and lifestyle brands style their merch. And for a growing share of fashion programs, the long-sleeve tee is the hero product rather than an accessory to the short sleeve. The DT105's lighter weight serves all of these better than a heavy long sleeve, which can feel bulky when layered and too warm in transitional weather.
Decoration
As a 100% cotton blank, the DT105 decorates cleanly and predictably. The combed ring-spun surface holds screen-printed ink crisply and takes DTG well, since the all-cotton base absorbs pretreat evenly and avoids the dye-migration issues of poly blends. The long sleeve also opens decoration real estate a short sleeve doesn't have: sleeve prints down the arm, cuff hits, and wrap-around designs are all on the table, and they've become a signature move in streetwear and band merch. For embroidery, the lighter 4.3 ounce knit benefits from a cut-away stabilizer to keep stitches clean. Send a logo for custom screen printing, embroidery, or DTF transfers, or order the DT105 blank for in-house work.
Pairing it with the short sleeve
The DT105 shares its fabric and fit exactly with the short-sleeve District DT104 Perfect Weight Tee, both 4.3 ounce 100% combed ring-spun cotton. For a brand or program running across seasons, ordering the DT104 for spring and summer and the DT105 for fall and winter gives the whole line one consistent fabric, fit, and feel, so the shirts read as a single collection rather than mismatched seasonal one-offs decorated to match.
Questions buyers ask
Is the DT105 the same fabric as the DT104, just long sleeve?
Yes. Both are 4.3 ounce 100% combed ring-spun cotton at 32 singles with the same neck and taping construction. The DT105 adds long sleeves with open hems. For a coordinated program, running the DT104 short sleeve and DT105 long sleeve gives you matching fabric and fit across both.
Why choose a lightweight long sleeve over a heavy one?
The lighter 4.3 ounce weight layers better and works in transitional weather where a heavy long sleeve would be too warm or too bulky under another layer. It also drapes in the more fitted, modern way that lifestyle and streetwear programs want. A heavier long sleeve still wins for maximum warmth and rugged durability, so the choice comes down to whether the program prioritizes a versatile, retail-style feel or maximum substance.
Can you print down the sleeves?
Yes, and it's one of the reasons to choose a long sleeve. The DT105 gives you sleeve real estate for down-the-arm prints, cuff hits, and wrap-around designs, which have become signature placements in streetwear and band merch. Your decorator can confirm placement and setup for sleeve printing, which is handled differently from a standard front print.
Is it good for sun coverage on outdoor programs?
The long sleeves add arm coverage that a short-sleeve tee doesn't, which helps for outdoor staff and events in sun-heavy settings. Note that the DT105 is a standard cotton tee, not a rated UPF performance garment, so for programs where measured sun protection is a requirement, a dedicated UPF performance long sleeve is the better fit. For general added coverage and comfort, the DT105 does the job.
Order the District DT105 Perfect Weight Long Sleeve Tee blank or fully custom decorated, with automatic bulk discounts at checkout, 1 to 3 day shipping, and free returns. Browse the full District collection or all wholesale t-shirts.
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Any order can be returned within 30 days of receipt. To be eligible for a return, your item must be: 1). unused, 2). unwashed, and 3).unaltered (it must be blank--no embroidery or printing, etc).
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