Next Level 1533 at a glance.
A compact guide to the fabric, fit, sizing, color, and production details decorators need before ordering Next Level 1533 blank women's tank tops.
The lightweight racerback tank for women.
Built for DTF transfers, screen printing, DTG, and women's apparel lines. One of the most popular blank women's tank tops, this 4.0 oz cotton-poly jersey has a classic fit, a scoop neck, and matching self-fabric binding.
Key Specs
✦ Fast product checkQuick product details decorators check before ordering.
4.0 oz Lightweight
A 4.0 oz cotton-poly jersey at 30 singles: 60% combed ring-spun cotton and 40% polyester, giving a fine-gauge, lightweight hand.
60/40 Across The Range
Unlike a 100% cotton tee, the currently listed 1533 colors are all 60/40 cotton-poly blends. Plan press settings for a blend, and watch for dye migration on dark colors.
Classic Fit Racerback
A women's racerback silhouette with a scoop neck, side seams, and a curved bottom hem, finished with matching self-fabric binding at the neckline and armholes.
4.0 oz of 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton and polyester at 30 singles, fabric laundered to help reduce dimensional change. A lightweight, classic-fit racerback tank built for women's custom apparel.
Why brands rely on the Next Level 1533.
Six reasons the 1533 is a go-to blank among women's tank tops for apparel lines, fitness brands, events, DTF transfers, and custom merch.
4.0 oz cotton-poly
A 4.0 oz (135 GSM) jersey at 60% combed ring-spun cotton and 40% polyester, giving a fine-gauge lightweight hand at 30 singles.
- 4.0 oz / 135 GSM, 30 singles
- 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/poly
Classic fit racerback
A women's racerback silhouette with a classic fit, side seams, and a curved bottom hem, cut narrower than a unisex tank.
- Classic fit, women's cut
- Racerback, side seamed
Self-fabric binding
Matching self-fabric binding at the neckline and armholes gives a seamless, finished look with no contrast trim.
- Self-fabric binding
- Scoop neck, clean finish
Smooth print surface
The 30-singles combed ring-spun surface is fine-gauge and smooth, which can support clean DTF, screen, and DTG detail.
- 30 singles, fine-gauge jersey
- Combed ring-spun surface
Fabric laundered
The fabric is laundered to help reduce dimensional change in the finished garment.
- Fabric laundered
- Helps reduce dimensional change
Tear-away label
A tear-away label removes by hand, making the 1533 a strong private-label tank blank that is quick to rebrand as your own.
- Tear-away label, relabel-ready
- Ready for custom neck tags
Racerback Tank Colors · Cotton-Poly Jersey
The Next Level 1533 comes in a wide range of colors. The currently listed colors use the same 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton and polyester blend, so press settings stay consistent across the range.
★ 1533 Colors
DTF Dallas stocks six core 1533 colors in Richardson: White, Black, Heather Grey, Hot Pink, Kelly Green, and Royal. Order by 2 PM CST and in-stock colors ship out today. The full Next Level range below is available to order.
Women's size chart.
All measurements are laid-flat garment dimensions in inches. The 1533 is a women's cut with a classic fit, so it measures narrower than a unisex tank at each size. Available XS to 2XL.
| Size | Chest | Body Length from HPS |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 14" | 26.75" |
| S | 15" | 27.375" |
| M | 16" | 28" |
| L | 17" | 28.625" |
| XL | 18" | 29.25" |
| 2XL | 19" | 29.875" |
Measurement note: Chest is measured across the garment one inch below the armhole when laid flat. Body length is measured from the high point of the shoulder to the finished hem at the back. Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly between production runs. Available XS to 2XL.
1533 printing: what works best.
How each major decoration method performs on the 1533. The 30-singles fine-gauge cotton-poly surface is smooth, but the 40% polyester content can affect how the fabric responds to heat compared to a cotton tee. Decoration ratings are DTF Dallas recommendations and may vary by ink, transfer, garment color, and equipment.
DTF (Direct-to-Film)
The 30-singles combed ring-spun surface is fine-gauge and smooth, which can support clean DTF detail. Follow the transfer manufacturer's recommended settings and test one tank first. Dark colors may need a low-bleed or blocker transfer if dye migration appears during testing.
Screen Printing
The smooth fine-gauge jersey takes screen prints cleanly. Dark colors may need a low-bleed underbase, since the 40% polyester content can cause dye migration under cure heat. Test the exact color first.
DTG (Direct-to-Garment)
DTG bonds to the 60% cotton content, though a 60/40 blend gives less ink absorption than 100% cotton. Expect a slightly lighter finish and pretreat accordingly.
Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
HTV bonds well to the blend at lower temperatures. Pre-press briefly to flatten and remove moisture, and confirm your vinyl is rated for cotton-poly blends.
Embroidery
At 4.0 oz this is a lightweight jersey, so dense stitch counts can pucker. Use a proper backing and stabilizer, and keep designs light. Test one tank first.
Sublimation
Sublimation bonds only to the 40% polyester content, so results on a 60/40 blend look faded and washed-out by design. This can work as an intentional vintage effect on White, but it will not produce the same color intensity as a 100% polyester garment. Test the exact color first.
Blend, sizing, or print questions? Start here.
The 1533 is a 4.0 oz cotton-poly tank. Here is how to handle common fabric, print, sizing, and wash-care questions.
The currently listed 1533 colors are 60% combed ring-spun cotton and 40% polyester. Unlike a cotton tee where only a few heather colors are blended, the whole range here is a blend.
Follow the transfer manufacturer's recommended settings and test one tank first. Polyester content can affect how the fabric responds to heat.
The 40% polyester content means polyester dye can migrate into light-colored ink under press or cure heat, especially on dark colors.
Test the exact color first. If dye migration appears, switch to a low-bleed or blocker transfer and follow the transfer manufacturer's settings for blends.
The 1533 is a women's cut with a classic fit, running from a 14 inch chest at XS to a 19 inch chest at 2XL laid flat. It measures narrower than a unisex tank at the same letter size.
Share the laid-flat size chart so buyers can compare measurements against a tank they already own and pick the right size.
The 1533 fabric is laundered to help reduce dimensional change. It still contains 60% cotton, so some change may occur depending on how it is washed and dried.
Follow the garment care label, and wash-test one tank before a large decorated run so you can size accordingly.
A racerback tank has a narrower print area than a t-shirt, and the scoop neck and armhole binding limit how high and wide a design can sit.
Scale designs down from your t-shirt artwork and keep prints centered between the armholes. Test placement on one tank per size before a full run.
At 4.0 oz this is a lightweight fine-gauge jersey, so dense stitch counts can pull and pucker the fabric.
Use a proper backing and stabilizer, keep stitch counts light, and test one tank before committing to a run.
The lightweight tank for women's apparel lines.
A 4.0 oz cotton-poly racerback with a classic women's fit. These blank women's tank tops are a go-to for fitness brands, boutiques, event merch, athleisure lines, and print shops.
FitnessFitness & Gym Brands
The racerback cut and lightweight 4.0 oz jersey make this a natural fit for gyms, studios, and fitness brands selling branded tanks.
BoutiquesBoutiques & Local Labels
Boutiques that want a women's-cut tank at an approachable blank price, with a clean self-binding finish that reads as retail.
EventsEvents & Festivals
Summer events, festivals, races, and bachelorette groups where a lightweight tank beats a t-shirt in the heat.
AthleisureAthleisure & Studio Wear
Yoga studios and athleisure lines that want a soft, fine-gauge tank that layers well and works on and off the mat.
Print ShopsPrint Shops & Studios
Print shops that need a dependable women's tank blank with a smooth 30-singles surface for DTF, screen, and DTG jobs.
Build a women's collection with related Next Level styles.
Pair the 1533 with the wider Next Level range: the Ideal tee, v-neck, and crop top, the festival and gathered racerback tanks, plus the tubular tee and CVC long sleeve, so you can build a complete women's lineup across tanks, tees, crops, and sleeves.
6211Unisex CVC Long Sleeve T-Shirt
5083Women's Festival Crop Tank
1810Ideal Tubular T-Shirt
1510Women's Ideal T-Shirt
1540Women's Ideal V-Neck T-Shirt
1580Women's Ideal Crop Top
6338Women's Gathered Racerback Tank
1533 Tank vs 3600 Tee: what are the differences?
Two Next Level blanks that often sit side by side in the same collection. The difference is the cut, the fabric, and the season.
Lightweight
Lightweight
Cotton/polyester
100% in most colors
Racerback, scoop neck
Short sleeve crew
Fitness, festivals, boutiques
Everyday merch, brands
Quick Rule of Thumb
Choose the 1533 for a women's-cut racerback tank in warm weather and fitness contexts. Choose the 3600 for a combed ring-spun cotton unisex tee, 100% cotton in most colors, that works year-round. Many brands carry both.
Next Level 1533 vs. Bella + Canvas 8800.
Two women's racerback tanks with very different characters. The 1533 is a cotton-rich classic fit; the 8800 is a flowy poly-viscose drape with composition varying by color.
Next Level 1533
A 4.0 oz tank at 60% combed ring-spun cotton and 40% polyester with a classic women's fit, scoop neck, and matching self-fabric binding.
Bella + Canvas 8800
A 3.7 oz tank with a relaxed, drapey A-line silhouette, shirring at the racerback seam, and a merrowed bottom hem. Standard colors are 65/35 polyester-viscose, and composition varies by color.
135 GSM
Lighter
Cotton/polyester
Poly/viscose, varies by color
Women's cut
Drapey A-line
Side seamed
Side seamed
Presses like a blend
Lower heat, more care
Classic tank silhouette
Flowy drape look
Quick Rule of Thumb
Choose the 1533 for a cotton-rich classic-fit tank that presses like a standard blend. Choose the Bella 8800 for a flowy drape in a lighter poly-viscose construction. Both run XS to 2XL.
Next Level 1533 vs. other popular blanks.
See how the 1533 compares across fabric, weight, cut, and best use.
| Brand & Style | Weight | Fabric & Fit | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Level 1533 | 4.0 oz | 60/40 cotton-poly, classic women's fit | Fitness, boutiques, event merch |
| Bella + Canvas 8800 | 3.7 oz | Poly-viscose (varies by color), relaxed drapey fit | Boutique, resort, flowy look |
| Next Level 3600 | 4.3 oz | Combed ring-spun cotton (100% in most colors), unisex | Everyday retail-fit tees |
| Bella + Canvas 3001 | 4.2 oz | Airlume ring-spun cotton, unisex retail fit | Premium retail-fit brands |
| Gildan 64000 | 4.5 oz | Ring-spun softstyle, unisex modern fit | Soft retail-fit tees, value runs |
| Shaka Wear SHGDC | 350 GSM | Garment-dyed cotton, women's crop | Heavyweight women's streetwear |
*Fabric and fit vary by brand. These blanks span tanks and tees across cotton, cotton-poly, and poly-viscose constructions. The 1533 is the lightweight cotton-rich women's tank of the group.
Not quite the right blank for your order?
Want sleeves instead: try Next Level 3600 for a 4.3 oz combed ring-spun cotton unisex tee, 100% cotton in most colors, in the same lightweight family.
Want a heavier women's cut: try Shaka Wear SHGDC for a 350 GSM garment-dyed women's crop top with a heavyweight streetwear feel.
Premium retail feel: try Bella + Canvas 3001 for a 4.2 oz Airlume cotton unisex blank with a retail fit.
Soft value blank: try Gildan 64000 for a 4.5 oz soft ring-spun unisex tee at a value price with a modern fit.
Need printed shirts instead?
Our Next Level 1533 bulk blanks are sold unprinted. For designed, printed, and ready-to-wear shirts, visit our custom t-shirt printing service.
What to know before ordering the Next Level 1533.
Stocked in Richardson, TX for Dallas-Fort Worth orders.
Order Next Level 1533 blank women's tank tops online for local pickup, DFW-area fulfillment, or fast nationwide shipping. Same-day pickup is available at 903 N Bowser Rd, Suite 250, Richardson, TX 75081.