Description of Shaka Wear SHMHSS / #278C2
Weigh-in results are official: this tee comes in at 7.5 ounces of 100% USA cotton, knit with thick 16-singles yarn that gives it serious body. It’s the heavyweight division of T-shirts, and you can feel it the first time you pull it over your head. The fabric has a sturdy, substantial hand that makes most everyday tees look like they’re fighting a couple of weight classes down.
The cut leans into it. The fit is oversized and relaxed with a slight drop at the shoulder, giving it that roomy, boxy streetwear shape. Shaka Wear moved the shoulder seam forward a touch so the collar sits easy around your neck, and the 1-inch neck rib has a little Lycra built in to help it snap back into shape after every wear. Shoulder-to-shoulder tape and double-needle stitching at the neck, sleeves and hem keep everything locked in, and those wide 1-inch hems add to the chunky, built-to-last look.
There’s one detail that print shops tend to love. Each shirt is quarter-turned, so there’s no fold crease running straight down the middle, which means your design gets a clean, smooth landing spot right where it matters most. With sizes from S up to 5XL, it’s ready for streetwear brands, skate shops, gyms and anyone whose merch needs a little more muscle. There’s even a long sleeve version for when the season calls for a rematch.
- 7.5 oz./yd², 100% USA cotton, 16 singles
- Select heather colors are cotton/polyester blends
- Oversized, relaxed streetwear fit with slight drop shoulder
- Heavy-duty knit
- 1" stretch-resistant neck collar with 2% Lycra rib
- Forward shoulder seam for a comfortable neck fit
- Shoulder-to-shoulder neck tape
- Double-needle stitched neck
- 1" double-needle stitched sleeve and bottom hems
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- Satin/woven label
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