The United Athle 5001-01 is the brand’s classic premium heavyweight T-shirt. Made from 100% cotton in a 5.6 oz / 190 GSM fabric, it offers a dense, stable surface, a clean regular fit and reliable construction for screen printing, embroidery, DTG and DTF projects.
Founded in Japan in 1930, United Athle is a worldwide reference in premium blanks. The 5001-01 is the brand’s best-selling model: a classic-fit T-shirt made for textile customization and used by creators, brands and print workshops around the world.
The 5.6 oz / 190 GSM 100% cotton fabric offers a flat, dense and stable surface, ideal for screen printing, embroidery, DTF transfers and DTG. The yarn is carefully selected to reduce pilling and support excellent ink adhesion. Its dense structure enhances logos, illustrations and brand visuals with a more premium finish than a lightweight standard T-shirt.
Double stitching at the collar helps preserve shape and roundness wash after wash. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping improves structural durability. The tubular construction removes side seams and provides maximum print area on the front and back.
Classic regular fit, neither too slim nor oversized, suited to a wide range of body types and styles. Available from S to 2XL. For larger sizes, please contact us via the contact form.
Distributed by HEAVYTEX, the United Athle 5001-01 answers a clear need: giving European creators access to premium Japanese blanks, ready to use for creative, professional and lifestyle projects.
Machine wash cold inside out with similar colors. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low or dry flat in the open air. Do not iron over prints. Do not dry clean.
United Athle is one of the key names in Japanese blank apparel. The brand draws on a culture of utility clothing, industrial precision and consistent product quality.
The HEAVYTEX selection showcases the full breadth of this expertise: premium T-shirts made from Japanese cotton, heavyweight sweatshirts, jogging sets, nylon pieces and baseball shirts.
What sets United Athle apart is its combination of carefully selected fabrics, controlled cuts and exceptionally clean finishing.
The products remain understated, but their quality can be seen in the details, the structure of the garments and the consistency from one style to the next.
For customisation, this depth of range makes it possible to go far beyond the simple T-shirt: to build a complete branded wardrobe, from premium basics to sportswear, using a coherent and reliable textile foundation.
HEAVYTEX chose United Athle for its Japanese precision and its ability to offer, within a single brand, both highly refined essentials and more specialised pieces for building a complete universe.
100% cotton, 5.6 oz / 190 GSM. Excellent adhesion for plastisol and water-based inks. Sharp and precise results.
Optimal substrate for direct-to-garment printing. Compatible with Kornit, Brother, and Epson. Pre-treatment recommended.
Stable, dense surface. Compatible with Epson, Roland, Brother, Mimaki, and Mutoh.
190 GSM. Premium results on this textured fabric.
United Athle is one of the most respected premium blank apparel brands on the Japanese market, recognized for its rigorous manufacturing standards, colorfastness, and dimensional stability—key criteria for customization professionals. HEAVYTEX is the exclusive distributor of United Athle in France, with a permanent inventory available for delivery within 24 hours for all orders placed before 10 a.m..
United Athle's designs and standards are Japanese, developed by C.A.B. Clothing Inc. Manufacturing takes place in China, Vietnam, and Myanmar, at partner factories operating under Japanese quality control procedures. Each product is approved after passing material durability and functional tests conducted by an accredited third-party organization in Japan—a level of rigor rarely seen in the blank market.
The United Athle line offers a range of weights depending on the product category: T-shirts ranging from 120 to 180 g/m², breathable mesh jerseys at 140 g/m², and sweatshirts ranging from 410 to 510 g/m² for the thickest items. Each product page on heavytex.com specifies the exact composition, weight, and type of yarn. This information is essential for calibrating your printing settings.
Like any natural cotton fabric, slight shrinkage may occur during the first few washes. United Athle selects yarns and knitting processes that minimize this effect.
United Athle products made of 100% cotton are compatible with plastisol and water-based inks in accordance with standard professional screen printing guidelines. For blends containing polyester, the use of a migration blocker is still recommended when using light-colored plastisol inks on dark backgrounds—a precaution that applies to all polyester or poly-cotton blanks on the market.
United Athle products made of 100% cotton are suitable for DTG printing according to standard protocols. For dark colors, applying a pretreatment is still recommended, as with any cotton blank on the market. Results may vary depending on the equipment used and the machine settings specific to each workshop.
DTF works on United Athle cotton and cotton-polyester blends, including dark colors, without any special pretreatment—in accordance with the standard procedure for this technique. Wash fastness depends on the quality of the film and adhesive used, as well as the heat press settings applied.
Machine embroidery can be applied to the entire United Athle line. Using a stabilizer suited to the fabric weight of the garment remains the basic rule for any blank, regardless of the brand. Sweatshirts and hoodies, due to their high fabric weight, hold up well under the embroidery frame.
United Athle has a dedicated quality department with established internal standards. Products are approved after undergoing material durability and functional tests conducted by an accredited third-party organization in Japan. Quality control is carried out directly at partner factories, with on-site testing performed before each shipment.
As with any professional apparel, minor variations between dye lots are inherent in the industrial process. United Athle enforces strict quality control procedures at its partner factories. For reorder purchases requiring color consistency, we recommend contacting us to verify the availability of current batches.
Each United Athle product has its own size guide with measurements in centimeters taken flat: back length, chest width, shoulder width, and sleeve length. Measurements vary by product category—T-shirts, baseball jerseys, or sweatshirts. Minor variations may occur depending on fabric characteristics and the manufacturing process. Complete measurements by size (S through XXL) are available on each product page at heavytex.com.
Most United Athle items available at HEAVYTEX are in sizes S through XXL and are always in stock. Some items are available in additional sizes, depending on the model. Feel free to send us your request by email via our Contact Us page—we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
There is no minimum order. Volume discounts are automatically applied based on the quantities ordered, directly on the website. To access wholesale pricing, fill out the registration form on our B2B Area page—we will send you personalized access, and pricing terms will be determined based on your profile.
All United Athle and HEAVYTEX inventory is located in France. Any order placed before 10 a.m. is processed and shipped the same day, for next-day delivery. For urgent orders, express delivery options are available with an extended order cutoff time of 1:00 p.m.. Delivery terms and available carriers are detailed at the time of checkout.
Yes. HEAVYTEX ships throughout Europe with delivery within 48 hours from our French warehouses. An express option is also available for urgent orders. The exact shipping costs and delivery times are calculated based on the destination at the time the order is placed.
Care instructions vary by product. See the Care Instructions tab on the corresponding product page at heavytex.com.
The choice depends on several factors: the printing technique used (screen printing, DTG, DTF, embroidery), the desired fabric weight, the required color range, and the budget. HEAVYTEX offers B2B support to help professionals select the products best suited to their production needs. Contact the team via our Contact Us page or by email.
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