Product Overview
The Tee Jays Heavy Sweatshirt is a masterclass in durable, everyday workwear. Engineered for those who require more than just a standard layer, this garment is constructed from a substantial, heavyweight fabric that provides both warmth and structural integrity. Its classic crew neck design is paired with a brushed interior, offering a level of comfort that belies its rugged construction. Whether you are navigating a busy workshop or representing your brand at a corporate event, this sweatshirt delivers a polished, professional silhouette that stands up to the rigours of daily wear.
Key Features
- Three-thread fabric construction: This advanced weaving technique creates a smoother surface for branding and a more stable garment that maintains its shape over time.
- Double-stitched elastic cuffs and waistband: Reinforced stitching at these high-stress points ensures the sweatshirt does not lose its elasticity or fray, even with frequent use.
- Double pre-shrunk material: By shrinking the fabric twice during manufacturing, Tee Jays ensures that the fit you buy is the fit you keep, wash after wash.
- Double dyed finish: This process results in deeper, more vibrant colours that resist fading, keeping your team looking sharp for longer.
- Ribs with elastane: The addition of elastane to the ribbed neck, cuffs, and waistband allows for excellent stretch and recovery, preventing the garment from becoming baggy.
Design & Performance
The performance of the TJ052 lies in its meticulous fabric composition. By blending 70% ringspun combed cotton with 30% polyester, Tee Jays has created a garment that offers the natural breathability and softness of cotton alongside the hard-wearing resilience of polyester. The ringspun combing process removes shorter fibres, leaving only the longest and strongest strands, which results in a smoother finish and superior durability.
Inside, the fabric is brushed to create a soft, insulating nap. This not only increases the thermal properties of the sweatshirt but also provides a premium feel against the skin. The inclusion of a three-thread construction is a technical choice that provides a dense, high-quality feel, ensuring this is a substantial piece of equipment rather than a flimsy layer.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This heavyweight sweatshirt is an ideal canvas for customisation. Its high cotton content and smooth three-thread surface make it particularly well-suited for both print and embroidery. For a truly professional appearance, we recommend embroidery for chest logos or staff names; the dense fabric supports intricate needlework without puckering.
If your branding requires large, high-impact designs on the back, our printing processes offer sharp detail and bold colour reproduction. Our in-house expert team, based in our Telford facility since 1976, oversees every stage of the customisation process to ensure your logo is applied with precision and longevity in mind.
Use Cases
Given its robust nature and high-temperature wash capability, this sweatshirt is perfectly suited for trade professionals, warehouse staff, and technical engineers who require durable clothing that can be cleaned thoroughly. It is equally effective as a premium corporate uniform or as high-quality team wear for sports clubs and gyms where a more substantial layer is required.
Why MyWorkwear
Since 1976, MyWorkwear has been at the forefront of the UK workwear industry. Operating from our specialised facility in Telford, we combine decades of heritage with modern customisation techniques. We understand that your workwear is a reflection of your business standards, which is why we only partner with brands like Tee Jays that meet our rigorous quality benchmarks.
Practical Advice
The TJ052 features a classic fit that is true to size, with an expansive range available from Small up to 5XL. For those working in outdoor environments, it serves as an excellent mid-layer beneath a waterproof shell. The double-stitched cuffs are particularly beneficial for those who frequently roll up their sleeves, as they will retain their tension throughout the working day.
Caring for your product
To maintain the structural integrity and professional appearance of your sweatshirt, it is vital to follow the specific care guidelines provided. Maintaining your garment correctly ensures the technical properties of the fabric remain intact for the duration of its lifespan.
This garment is safe for a machine wash at 60°C. Washing at this temperature is effective for removing stubborn work-related stains and ensures a high level of hygiene. We recommend washing with similar colours to prevent any potential colour transfer during the cycle.
Avoid the use of chlorine and do not bleach this sweatshirt. Bleaching agents will degrade the high-quality cotton fibres and cause significant damage to the double-dyed finish, leading to premature wear and discolouration. When drying, use a low heat setting in the tumble dryer to prevent excessive heat stress on the elastane components.
If you have opted for a printed design, do not iron directly over the branded area. High heat from an iron can melt or distort the print, permanently damaging the visual identity of your business. Iron on the reverse if necessary, using a medium heat setting.
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