American Apparel
( Items)American Apparel opened its doors in Los Angeles in 1989, building its early reputation
on vertically integrated US manufacturing and a soft, retro-styled fine jersey tee that became a genuine
industry standard — the 2001 Unisex Fine Jersey Tee is still the style most people picture when they hear
the brand's name. Two bankruptcies later, Gildan Activewear acquired the American Apparel brand in 2017,
and production has since moved overseas under Gildan's manufacturing network. The name and the fabric
quality carried forward; the ownership and the factory locations didn't. GotApparel carries the current
American Apparel catalog — tees, fleece, and French terry — at wholesale pricing with free shipping on orders over $199.
American Apparel Classic Fine Jersey Tees
The 2001 Unisex Fine Jersey Tee remains the anchor of the lineup — a lightweight, soft-hand cotton tee
available in 34 colors, still favored by screen printers for its smooth, even printing surface.
The 2001CVC version swaps in a cotton/polyester blend for better shape retention across repeated washing,
and comes in an even wider 42-color range. For a heavier, athletic-inspired option, the TR401 Triblend Track Tee
mixes cotton, polyester, and rayon for a softer drape and a slightly vintage, faded look
straight off the rack.
American Apparel Long Sleeve, Raglan and Tank Styles
The 2007 Fine Jersey Long Sleeve Tee extends the classic tee's fabric into cooler-weather wear, and
the men's-specific 2001W and 2007W versions run in dedicated men's sizing rather than a unisex cut.
The BB453 Poly-Cotton Baseball Raglan brings in contrast-sleeve styling popular with retro sports
branding, and the 2408W Fine Jersey Tank covers warm-weather layering for anyone building out a full
seasonal lineup rather than just a core tee.
American Apparel Women's Fitted and Fashion Styles
The 101CVC Ladies Racerback Tank uses the same CVC blend as the men's CVC tee but on a fitted,
athletic-cut pattern built specifically for women rather than sized down from a unisex block. The 102AM Ladies Fine Jersey Boxy Tee
takes the opposite approach — an intentionally relaxed, cropped-length
cut that's become popular for fashion-forward retail and streetwear branding rather than standard team
or event apparel.
American Apparel ReFlex Fleece Collection
The ReFlex Fleece line represents the newer side of American Apparel's current catalog under Gildan,
built around a softer, more modern fleece than the brand's original heavyweight styles. The RF496 Unisex Crewneck Sweatshirt
and RF497 Full-Zip Hoodie share the same fleece base in different
constructions, while the RF491 Sweatpant extends the collection into matching sets. The RF494 Ladies Crewneck
brings a fitted, women's-specific cut to the same fabric line.
American Apparel French Terry Collection
French terry trades fleece's brushed interior for a looped-back knit that runs lighter and drapes
closer to the body. Recent customer reviews on the FTJ77 Unisex French Terry Bomber Jacket and
FTJ00 Women's French Terry Full-Zip Jacket both call out the french terry fabric by name as a
highlight. The FTP00 Women's French Terry Wide Leg Pants round out the collection for buyers wanting
a matching loungewear-style set rather than just a top.
Buying American Apparel Wholesale
Blank American Apparel styles carry no minimum order through GotApparel, so you can order a single
tee without committing to a larger quantity. Per-unit pricing improves as order size increases, and most
core tee styles run a wide color range with sizing from XS through 4XL depending on the specific style.
Decorating American Apparel Blanks
Fine jersey, the fabric behind the 2001 and 2001CVC lines, is a lighter-weight knit than standard
cotton, which is part of why it's a longtime decorator favorite beyond just the finished look. Because
Triblend and CVC fabrics have a softer hand, decorators may prefer a lighter stabilizer backing for
embroidery on these styles. A 6-piece minimum applies to custom decoration orders, mixable across styles,
with standard turnaround running 7-10 business days including rush options available.