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A men’s long sleeve t-shirt can take your look up a level. This simple yet stylish top can be turned from a basic to a statement piece with Contrado. Our Men’s Custom Long Sleeve T-Shirt is made to order and made in all sizes, from small to plus size long sleeve t-shirts. The fitted yet relaxed cut will flatter and keep you comfortable all day long. Design up to 6 parts, including your very own bespoke clothing label. Wholesale discounts are available with no minimum order.
When you want to look stylish and smart, yet still be comfortable, then a great long sleeve t-shirt is the perfect alternative to a short sleeve t-shirt or shirt. Even better, with Contrado, you can design your own men’s long sleeve t-shirt to look however you want, in any size you want. Our t-shirt template allows you to upload your designs on up to 6 parts of this cut and sew t-shirt. From the sleeves to the front and back, to the rib and even the label, this fashion must-have will make your look stand out from the crowd in a style entirely your own! Also available in a short-sleeve version.
4.72oz Standard Weight Jersey (poly)
This is a single jersey stretch fabric and is always a popular choice for customized t-shirt printing. It is strong and breathable and has a lovely cotton feel against the skin. This printed jersey prints beautifully. It has a solid, slightly opaque face, with very good printing quality showing fine lines and intricate detailing brilliantly.
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5.60oz Medium Weight Jersey (cotton)
This jersey fabric is a weightier option, for those wanting a slightly heavier t-shirt. It also has an opaquer base than the other jersey options and a more elasticated give, with almost a double stretch attribute. A lovely, soft fabric, which gets the most solid color when printing.
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7.23oz Fluid Velour
High-stretch fabric with a ripple and shine. This knitted fabric is a plush textile with a sheen and mesh-like construct. It has a short pile with a super-soft face and a soft touch back for a smooth, delicate feeling on the skin. Ideal for clothing with a slight glisten when it catches the light.
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Your label, your brand
Want to create T-Shirts with that impressive professional finish? Promote your brand with our sewn-in fabric labels. Made from the same soft Jersey as your tee, these bold labels will make a big impact on customers. Show off your brand and impress customers. Each label is as personal as the tee it’s printed with, and you can even add a name, or custom message.
Style it with
A long sleeve t-shirt can be worn in so many ways to embrace your unique style. Our men's long sleeve t-shirt has a true to size fit, so if you want a more form-fitting look, go a size smaller and for a more relaxed and laidback look, opt for the next size up. Why not pay homage to the 90's trend and layer our Men’s Cut and Sew T-Shirt on top and team with a lumberjack shirt, your favorite jeans and a pair of workman boots?
Care instruction
Turn inside out before washing. Iron on the reverse of the printed side. 86°F wash. Low tumble heat. Do not wring. Low heat iron. Steam safe.
We have designed this exclusive long sleeve t-shirt to be true to size. This means that we cut them to have a fitted yet slightly relaxed shape. The sizes range from XS to 7XL. The fit is your choice. If you prefer a skinny and form-fitting shape, then we suggest creating one a size smaller, or, if you like a baggier and relaxed look, then go for one a size larger.
Is the fabric appropriate for winter wear?
There are 3 options of fabric when it comes to making your cut and sew long sleeve t-shirt. There are 2 poly jerseys and 1 fluid velour option. The Standard Weight Jersey is best for summer t-shirts, as it is relatively lightweight. The 5.6oz is a great all-rounder, not too light or heavy but for a winter top. If you're looking for warmth, we suggest Fluid Velour, which is a bit heavier.
Is it possible for me to brand these t-shirts?
Absolutely yes! We will soon be launching a designer marketplace online, where you can upload and sell your designs on our custom made products. You can also brand these designer men’s long sleeve t-shirts now by uploading your design and creating your own bespoke clothing label, which we stitch into the back of the neck.
Men's Long Sleeve Ts
Explore men's long sleeve ts in our marketplace, while supporting independent designers.
Measure around your fullest part, with the measuring tape under your armpits, making sure the tape is flat across your back.
Measure around your natural waistline - which is the soft squidgy part just under your ribs.
Conversion size chart
XS
S
M
L
XL
2XL
3XL
4XL
5XL
6XL
7XL
USA Mens Chest
XS
36
S
38
M
40
L
42
XL
44
2XL
46
3XL
48
4XL
50
5XL
52
6XL
54
7XL
56
Men's Long Sleeve Tee Fitting Details
This Mens Long sleeve T-Shirt is the same regular fit as our Cut & Sew T-Shirt. Our model Wofai is 6'1" with a 97cm chest, 74cm waist, and wears a size Medium.
Wofai
Chest:
97cm (38")
Waist:
74cm (29")
Hips:
74cm (29")
Height:
186cm (6' 1")
Print Guideline
What's the best resolution to print in?
We print at 200dpi, which is a good combination of quality and file weight. Ideally, your image should be scaled to 100% at 200dpi; this means that no resizing of your file occurs, preventing any interpolation. Our design interface will have a quality marker next to the design that you have uploaded, this will change color using a traffic light system and display a message. The message will let you know if the resolution is too low or if you have a good quality image.
How will my image scale?
When you upload your design our system will automatically scale it to fit your chosen fabric dimensions. In the ‘Product Image’ tab, the displayed dimensions under ‘Print Size’ will show the dimensions of the piece of fabric that you are ordering. For image/design dimensions you need to see the ‘Images & Text Tools’ tab. You can see and edit the dimensions of the image under the quality information next to the thumbnail.
Which color model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?
We advise providing images in the RGB color space. Specifically using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best color results. What does this mean? In your editing software, choose RGB as the working space and assign the image profile as sRGB (full name sRGB IEC61966-2.1)
Maximum dimensions
For most of our fabrics there is no limit on the length of the fabric that you can order. We have a preview design window set up to 10 yds max to visualize the print, but that's not a print limit. If you'd like to order more, increase the quantity (x2 for 20 yds or x4 for 40 yds for e.g.) and then you can order as much as you'd like, with abuilt in automatic volume discount too. The maximum print width of each fabric can be found on the individual fabric pages or in our design interface.
Do I need to incorporate white space within my design if I want a border or some cutting space?
Yes, that might help you! Always incorporate any extra space or borders into your purchased fabric size. We trim squarely around fabric samples and fabric prints, leaving approximately 0.2" white space. Cutting neatly on the line has an additional fee.
What is crocking and why might it occur?
Crocking, which is fading along the creases, often after washing or heavy use, occurs when you digitally print on natural fabrics - more so when dark or dense colors are used. It can be minimized by using a cool hand wash instead of machine washing as the tumbling of the machine is the main cause of this. To avoid entirely, we would advise using a poly fabric.
Why do the colors appear lighter on organic fabrics?
Our organic fabrics do not have any coatings that the non-organic fabrics have. This means the ink absorbs into the fibers, reducing the color strength slightly (by approx. -40%). For super strong colors we recommend a non-organic natural fabric.
Do you print on fabric a customer supplies?
Unfortunately not; we like to test meticulously so that we know what gets the best results on our fabrics, and our facilities cater perfectly to them. We do however print sublimation transfer paper to order, and if you have access to a heat press you can press your own fabrics easily.
Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?
For multi-coloured or very detailed files we recommend using a tiff format, but they must be flattened. For simple colors and low detail files, a jpeg is fine.
What is the situation with material shrinkage?
Just like many fabric printing processes, there is the potential for shrinkage. Depending on the fabric, please expect and allow between 2-8% shrinkage which you need to plan for in your dimensions. This percentage can vary from print run to print run and between fabrics, so we would advise to order a little more material than you require for your project.
Can I print on both sides of the fabric?
We do not offer printing on both sides of the fabric, as a lot of our fabrics are semi-transparent. As the customer, you can consider the effect of printing on both sides one of our fabrics and contact us, and we will get back to you if it's feasible.
Can I order labels in another fabric? Will you cut them like you do with the normal fabric labels?
At the moment no, our labels are all printed on the same satin fabric. We may introduce more in the future, but for now, this is the best choice. The labels are all cut the same way. You can order the fabric of your choice and make the labels yourself, but we do not cut different fabric into label format.
How is your fabric printing eco-friendly?
With environmental consciousness in mind, our fabrics are all printed using completely water-based inks. This means no chemicals or solvents are used. Our heat fixing procedure fixes the colors and prints, avoiding the downsides of steaming, such as excess or contaminated water returning into the waste system. We have one facility where we conduct all the printing, production and fulfillment.
Why are there slight color differences between my orders?
We work at improving our color profiles all the time. Though rare, it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight color differences, this is normal and part of the process when we are constantly improving. It is extremely unlikely that there will be a huge difference (like orange instead of red for example). Please bear in mind such color variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric. This is due to the construction of the materials as well as the print methods that have to be altered slightly for more delicate, natural textiles.
Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage
We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 0.2" to 0.75" (5-20mm) of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 39.37" x 39.37", you will need to order a size of 39.96" x 39.96" to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:
Light Fabrics (0.59oz-2.95oz): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 0.24" - 0.32" / 6mm-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 0.48"-0.56""/ 12-16mm
Medium Fabrics (2.98oz-5.90oz): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.4" - 1.6" / 35-40mm
Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.5" / 35-40mm
All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage, it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.
How Would you Like the Edge?
We have four finishing options for your fabric order:
As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border.
Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem, as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to choose whichever you prefer.
Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile.
All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfectly straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bare this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.
Please note: As we make everything by hand, all sizes may vary slightly.
For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.
Delivery Time & Costs
At Contrado, we personally commit to our customer satisfaction with a wide product selection hand-made in our premises, a great quality, dedicated service as well as fast delivery
We're fast
Ready in 1 - 2 day(s).
We print and make everything in-house
Low shipping fees
Express shipping available
If you need peace of mind or are in a rush, use our tracked 1-2 working day delivery service (after manufacturing time)
Make use of our Manufacturing and Worldwide Shipping Experience
At Contrado, every product is handmade on site to ensure the highest quality. We provide a dedicated production service as well as a range of fast delivery options. Since 2003, we have printed and hand-made countless personalized products for a wide range of customers all over the world and many of them have become loyal customers who love not only our products but also the care, knowledge and dedication from our staff.
Here is how it works. We first hand-make your item on average within 1-3 days depending on the product manufacturing timeline and quantities. After production time, we ship your order so you can receive it very quickly, subject to the delivery type you select in your basket. You can then enjoy or resell your hand-made products with your very own designs.
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