What Is 220 GSM Cotton?
Quick Answer: 220 GSM Heavyweight Cotton for Streetwear
220 GSM single jersey is a premium heavyweight knit engineered for modern streetwear, oversized silhouettes, and boxy fashion fits. Its dense knit structure provides rigid drape, pronounced collar structure, and extended wash durability.
- Fabric Weight: 220 GSM Heavyweight Single Jersey (100% Combed Cotton)
- Silhouette Fit: Optimized for drop-shoulder, boxy, and oversized cuts
- Canonical Garment: Featured in the Men’s Oversized Tee (220 GSM)
- Embellishment Match: Ideal base for 3D Puff Screen Printing and high-density graphics
The Rise of Heavyweight Streetwear Cotton
Modern fashion brands and streetwear labels frequently specify 220 GSM over lighter commercial weights. The increased yarn density produces a garment that maintains its structural silhouette on the body, holding drop shoulders and boxy cuts without slumping.
Printing on 220 GSM Single Jersey
The dense weave of 220 GSM cotton provides exceptional stability under heat press and curing tunnels. It is the premier substrate for tactile puff printing and high-opacity plastisol inks. Discover our premium route in the Red Label Cotton Range.
Bulk Ordering & Prototype Review
Manufactured to order in Tiruppur starting at 50 pieces per colour. Review the specifications or request a manufacturing quote.