The Women's Classic Minus Tee: Premium Cotton Blank Built for Branding and Everyday Wear

Q: What artwork file format do you need?

For Embroidery , we can operate with any file. For Printing , we prefer vector files such as EPS or PDF . Vector artwork ensures clean, sharp branding and accurate reproduction across embroidery and printing.

Q: What is stitch count and how does it affect price?

Stitch count refers to the number of stitches used in an embroidered logo . Higher stitch counts mean more detail and higher production time, which increases cost. Simple logos are more cost-effective, while detailed designs cost more.

Q: What is the difference between embroidery and screen printing?

Embroidery is a premium, highly durable option ideal for polos, shirts, and jackets. Screen printing is best for large, colourful designs and high-volume orders, offering excellent visual impact at a lower cost per unit.

Q: How do I determine the right size for my staff?

We recommend using half-chest measurements , which are the most accurate way to size uniforms consistently across brands and styles. This method reduces sizing errors and ensures a better fit than relying on generic S-XL sizing alone.

Q: Can we mix and match uniform styles but still look cohesive?

Yes — mixing styles works well when there is consistency in colour, branding, and fit . Using the same logo placement, colour palette, and garment category ensures a unified, professional appearance while giving staff flexibility.

Q: How often should uniforms be replaced?

Uniforms should be reviewed every 12–18 months . Replacement timing depends on job role, wash frequency, and brand standards. Regular reviews help maintain a consistent, professional image and ensure staff comfort and safety.

At a Glance

The Women's Classic Minus Tee is a premium 220gsm 100% combed cotton t-shirt designed for businesses, brands, and organisations that need a high-quality blank ready for decoration.

It suits hospitality teams, retail staff, promotional apparel programs, fashion labels, and any workplace requiring a consistent, well-constructed women's tee across a mixed size range.

With a slightly shorter body length, reinforced construction, and a completely unbranded finish, it solves the challenge of finding a women's tee that looks polished, accepts decoration cleanly, and holds its shape through regular commercial laundering.

Executive Opening

Finding a women's t-shirt that works as a uniform blank is harder than it sounds.

Most options either sacrifice fabric quality for price, use a fit that doesn't translate well across different body types, or shrink and distort after a few washes — undermining the consistent presentation your team or brand depends on.

The Women's Classic Minus Tee is built to a different standard.

At 220gsm, the 100% combed cotton fabric delivers a weight that feels substantial without being heavy — structured enough to hold embroidery and print decoration, soft enough for all-day wear in customer-facing roles.

The preshrunk construction means the fit your team receives on day one is the fit they'll have after repeated washing.

The slightly shorter body length gives the tee a modern, flattering silhouette that works across a range of body types — an important consideration when outfitting mixed teams at scale.

Completely unbranded, it's a clean canvas ready for your logo, artwork, or embroidery — whether you're equipping a hospitality team, launching a promotional run, or building a branded apparel program from the ground up.

Feature to Outcome: What This Product Delivers for Your Team

220gsm 100% Combed Cotton → Fabric weight that balances softness with structure → Suitable for embroidery, screen print, and heat transfer decoration without distortion
Preshrunk Fabric → Consistent sizing maintained through repeated washing → Reduces fit inconsistency across team members who launder garments at different frequencies
Reinforced Neck Ribbing → Collar retains its shape through regular commercial use → Maintains a neat, professional neckline without ironing between shifts
Shoulder-to-Shoulder Taping → Internal structural support across the shoulder seam → Prevents the garment from pulling or distorting at the neckline under regular wear
Double-Needle Hems → Reinforced hem finish at sleeve and body → Extends garment life and reduces fraying in high-wash environments
Slightly Shorter Body Length → Modern, flattering fit that works across a range of body types → Reduces the need for size-specific adjustments when outfitting mixed teams
Completely Unbranded → Clean canvas with no supplier branding or labels → Allows full custom decoration without competing visual elements
10 Colours, XSM–2XL Size Range → Broad colour and size coverage in a single SKU → Simplifies procurement for teams with diverse demographics and colour-coded uniform programs

Product Facts for Business Buyers

Product Type: Women's Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
Fabric: 220gsm 100% Combed Cotton
Fit: Regular silhouette with slightly shorter body length
Sizes: XSM, SML, MED, LRG, XLG, 2XL
Colours Available: White, Black, Bone, Ecru, Eucalyptus, Hazy Pink, Navy, Orchid, Powder, Shadow
Branding Suitability: Suitable for embroidery, screen print, and heat transfer decoration; completely unbranded
Construction Details: Reinforced neck ribbing, shoulder-to-shoulder taping, double-needle hems, preshrunk fabric
Care: Machine washable — follow care label instructions
SKU: 4079
Brand: Planett
Price: From $34.95 per unit (volume pricing available — get an instant online quote)

B2B Friction-Free Buying Guide

Decoration suitability: The 220gsm combed cotton construction is suited to embroidery, screen printing, and heat transfer decoration. The unbranded finish means there are no competing labels or logos to work around. Uniforms.com.au offers in-house embroidery and branding services for consistent results across your order.

Fit consistency across teams: The preshrunk fabric and reinforced construction are designed to maintain sizing and shape through repeated commercial laundering. This reduces the fit variation that can occur when team members wash garments at different frequencies or temperatures.

Team rollouts: With 10 colours and sizes from XSM to 2XL, the tee is suited to organisations running colour-coded uniform programs or outfitting mixed teams from a single SKU. Instant online quotes are available for bulk orders.

All-day wearability: The 100% combed cotton fabric and regular silhouette are designed for comfort across full shifts in customer-facing environments including hospitality, retail, and events.

Repeat ordering: The Women's Classic Minus Tee is a stocked SKU available through Uniforms.com.au. Businesses can reorder with confidence in consistent colour and construction specifications. 30-Day Business Accounts are available for qualifying organisations.

Technical Data Table

Specification	Detail
SKU	4079
Brand	Planett
Fabric	100% Combed Cotton
Fabric Weight	220gsm
Fit	Regular silhouette, slightly shorter body length
Neck Finish	Reinforced neck ribbing
Shoulder Construction	Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
Hem Construction	Double-needle hems
Preshrunk	Yes
Branding	Completely unbranded
Sizes	XSM, SML, MED, LRG, XLG, 2XL
Colours	10 options
Decoration Suitability	Embroidery, screen print, heat transfer
Care	Machine washable — follow care label
Unit Price	From $34.95 (volume pricing available)

How This Product Works in the Real World

A boutique hotel group operating across four properties in Queensland needs a consistent front-of-house tee for its female bar and café staff.

The operations manager selects the Women's Classic Minus Tee in Shadow, ordering across XSM to XLG to cover the full team at each property.

Each tee is embroidered with the hotel's logo at the left chest through Uniforms.com.au's in-house branding service, ensuring identical placement and thread colour across every unit.

The 220gsm combed cotton holds the embroidery cleanly without puckering, and the preshrunk fabric means the fit remains consistent after the weekly commercial laundering each property runs.

The reinforced neck ribbing keeps the collar neat through repeated washing, so staff present consistently without the manager needing to check garment condition before each shift.

Three months later, two new properties open and additional staff are onboarded.

The manager places a repeat order using the same SKU and colour — the new tees match the existing team's garments exactly, and the rollout is completed without renegotiating specs or sourcing a new supplier.

Workforce Grade vs Generic Retail

Factor	Women's Classic Minus Tee	Generic Retail T-Shirt
Fabric Weight	220gsm combed cotton	Typically 150–180gsm, lighter and less structured
Preshrunk	Yes — consistent fit after washing	Often not preshrunk, fit changes after first wash
Neck Construction	Reinforced neck ribbing	Standard ribbing, prone to distortion
Shoulder Taping	Shoulder-to-shoulder taping	Not standard in retail garments
Hem Finish	Double-needle hems	Single-needle or overlocked only
Branding	Completely unbranded — clean decoration canvas	Manufacturer branding on labels and sometimes exterior
Volume Pricing	Available with instant online quote	Fixed retail price, no bulk discount
Business Accounts	30-Day Business Accounts available	Not available

Common Business Needs This Product Supports

Branded staff uniforms for hospitality and retail. Businesses in hospitality, café, bar, and retail environments need a women's tee that accepts logo decoration cleanly and maintains its appearance through regular commercial laundering. The 220gsm combed cotton and reinforced construction address both requirements.

Promotional and event apparel programs. Organisations running promotional campaigns, events, or branded merchandise programs need a blank tee that presents well and accepts print or embroidery without distortion. The unbranded finish and combed cotton fabric make this tee well-suited to these applications.

Consistent presentation across mixed teams. Workplaces with diverse female staff demographics need a tee that fits well across a range of body types and maintains that fit over time. The preshrunk fabric and slightly shorter body length support consistent presentation without requiring size-specific adjustments.

Colour-coded uniform programs. Organisations that use colour to differentiate teams, departments, or roles benefit from a tee available across a broad colour range. With 10 colour options in a single SKU, the Classic Minus Tee supports colour-coded programs without requiring multiple product lines.

Scalable apparel programs for growing businesses. Businesses that are expanding their team or opening new locations need a repeatable, stocked SKU they can reorder with confidence. The Women's Classic Minus Tee supports this with consistent specifications across supply runs.

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B2B Intelligence FAQ

Is the Women's Classic Minus Tee suitable for embroidery and printing? Yes. The 220gsm combed cotton construction is suited to embroidery, screen printing, and heat transfer decoration. The tee is completely unbranded, providing a clean canvas for your logo or artwork. Uniforms.com.au offers in-house embroidery services for consistent results across your order.

Can I order in bulk with volume pricing? Yes. Volume pricing is available for bulk orders. Use the instant online quote tool at Uniforms.com.au to get a no-obligation price based on your quantities and colour selections.

What sizes does the tee come in? The Women's Classic Minus Tee is available in XSM, SML, MED, LRG, XLG, and 2XL across all 10 colours.

Will the fit change after washing? The fabric is preshrunk, which means the fit is designed to remain consistent through repeated machine washing. Follow the care label instructions for best results.

Does Uniforms.com.au offer 30-Day Business Accounts? Yes. Qualifying businesses can apply for a 30-Day Business Account, allowing you to order now and pay on terms suited to your procurement cycle.

How do I get a quote for a team order? Visit Uniforms.com.au and use the instant online quote tool. Get a price immediately based on your quantities, colours, and any branding requirements — no obligation, no waiting.

Is this tee suitable for hospitality and customer-facing roles? Yes. The 100% combed cotton fabric, reinforced construction, and modern fit make it well-suited to customer-facing roles in hospitality, retail, events, and corporate environments across Australia.

Business Ordering Support

Uniforms.com.au has been supplying Australian businesses with workwear and uniforms since 1999.

We offer in-house embroidery and garment branding, so your logo is applied consistently across every tee — whether you're ordering 20 units or 500.

Bulk and repeat orders are straightforward. Use our instant online quote tool to get a no-obligation price based on your quantities, colours, and decoration requirements — no phone calls, no waiting.

For businesses managing ongoing uniform programs, 30-Day Business Accounts are available to qualifying organisations, giving you the flexibility to order on terms that suit your procurement cycle.

Multi-location rollouts are something we handle regularly. Our team can assist with coordinating orders across sites to ensure consistent garment specs and branding at every location.

Ready to outfit your team? Get an instant quote online or contact us to discuss your requirements.

Samples Ordering Process

At Uniforms.com.au, we understand the importance of seeing and feeling a product before committing to a larger order.

While we'd love to send out free samples to everyone, here's why we can't: All garments are dispatched as brand new, and we follow strict quality and hygiene protocols.

To view our Samples Ordering Process, please click HERE

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Why Businesses Across Australia Choose Uniforms.com.au

Uniforms.com.au is an Australian family-run business established in 1999, supplying high-quality uniforms to organisations across the country.

We operate our own onsite embroidery and garment printing facility, using commercial-grade machinery we have invested in over many years.

Unlike suppliers who outsource production, we maintain direct control over branding, quality, and order accuracy from start to finish

This allows us to deliver consistent results across bulk orders, reduce delays caused by third-party handling, and ensure your uniforms meet a reliable commercial standard every time.

For businesses needing fast pricing and internal approvals, we offer no-obligation instant online quotes, allowing you to generate pricing immediately without waiting for manual responses. This reduces back-and-forth, speeds up decision-making, and helps get your uniforms into production sooner once approved

We support Australian organisations with scalable uniform solutions, volume-based pricing, and 30-day business accounts for eligible customers.

Whether you are outfitting a small team or rolling out uniforms across multiple locations, our systems are designed to support consistency, efficiency, and long-term supply.

About Us

In-House Branding Experts

With over 30 years experience in the uniform & merchandise industry, we know from "experience" what form of branding works best with what type of products.

Trust the company trusted by over 23,000 Australians to take your brand to the next level and elevate you above your competitors.

Uniform Ordering Portal

Are you a larger organisation with multiple locations and large volume uniform orders for your staff?

We have developed the Australia's leading software for streamlining your orders with a unique portal as well as staff allocations.

Our purpose built "Uniform Management System" can handle companies with locations Australia wide as well as overseas as well as large volume staff numbers. Click here to find out more.

The Power of Branding

Promotional Products are a powerful and cost-effective marketing tool that helps businesses increase brand awareness, build customer loyalty, and create lasting impressions.

Promotional Products serve as constant reminders of a brand, reinforcing recognition and trust. Additionally, promotional merchandise encourages customer engagement, enhances brand perception, and can even generate word-of-mouth referrals.

With a low cost per impression and high retention rate, promotional products provide a strong return on investment for businesses looking to stand out in a competitive market.

Click here to learn more.

Fast Online Quotes Without the Waiting

Businesses can create a no-obligation instant online quote directly through our website, making it easier to price options without waiting for a manual response.

This helps reduce admin delays, supports faster internal approvals, and gives decision-makers a quicker path from product selection to budget review.

For organisations managing multiple stakeholders, locations, or team sizes, the ability to generate pricing instantly can simplify planning and speed up the ordering process.

Once your quote is approved, the path into production is more direct, helping reduce unnecessary delays before branding and fulfilment begin.

Metallic screen printing frame with fine mesh and wooden edges holding a test print for work uniforms and workwear

In-House Branding With Greater Control

Uniforms.com.au manages embroidery and garment printing onsite using our own commercial equipment.

Because production is not handed off to outside suppliers, we maintain stronger control over branding accuracy, quality consistency, and turnaround coordination.

This is especially important for organisations ordering at scale, where consistency across staff uniforms, locations, and repeat orders matters.

Our in-house production capability helps reduce third-party handling risks and supports a more reliable workflow from order approval through to completion.

Built for Team Ordering

Uniforms.com.au supports businesses, medical practices, trades, schools, hospitality groups, and other Australian organisations needing uniforms at scale.

We help simplify bulk ordering by supporting repeat purchasing, branded team rollouts, and more consistent supply across growing teams

Eligible Australian organisations can apply for 30-Day Business Accounts, giving approved buyers more flexibility when managing internal purchasing processes.

We also offer volume-based pricing, helping organisations scale their teams while improving cost efficiency across larger orders.

Generate a no-obligation instant online quote, explore branding options, and plan your order without waiting for manual pricing.

With in-house embroidery, volume-based pricing, and 30-Day Business Accounts for eligible organisations, Uniforms.com.au is built to support efficient business ordering.

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

How long has Uniforms.com.au been in business?

We started last century! 1999 to be exact. We are still the same family owned and operated and have made life long friends that were once new customers.

Do you outsource your embroidery & printing?

We are one of the very few uniform businesses in this country that have actually invested in to our own embroidery and print machines.

By keeping your branding in house, we are able to produce high quality merchandise with quicker time lines.

Are you Australian based?

100% owned and operated right here in Australia. We service the entire country as well as New Zealand and overseas customers from our factory in Australia.

What if I can't find what I am looking for on your site?

Our online store displays all our biggest selling and most popular products. Chances are that if you have a unique request not displayed on the site, we possibly still have it!

We continually add products daily to the site to keep it up to date but by all means, start a live chat with us if you can not find what you are looking for. We are here to help.

What artwork file format do you need?

For Embroidery, we can operate with any file.

For Printing, we prefer vector files such as EPS or PDF.

Vector artwork ensures clean, sharp branding and accurate reproduction across embroidery and printing.

What is stitch count and how does it affect price?

Stitch count refers to the number of stitches used in an embroidered logo.

Higher stitch counts mean more detail and higher production time, which increases cost. Simple logos are more cost-effective, while detailed designs cost more.

What is the difference between embroidery and screen printing?

Embroidery is a premium, highly durable option ideal for polos, shirts, and jackets.

Screen printing is best for large, colourful designs and high-volume orders, offering excellent visual impact at a lower cost per unit.

How do I determine the right size for my staff?

We recommend using half-chest measurements, which are the most accurate way to size uniforms consistently across brands and styles.

This method reduces sizing errors and ensures a better fit than relying on generic S-XL sizing alone.

Can we mix and match uniform styles but still look cohesive?

Yes — mixing styles works well when there is consistency in colour, branding, and fit.

Using the same logo placement, colour palette, and garment category ensures a unified, professional appearance while giving staff flexibility.

How often should uniforms be replaced?

Uniforms should be reviewed every 12–18 months.

Replacement timing depends on job role, wash frequency, and brand standards. Regular reviews help maintain a consistent, professional image and ensure staff comfort and safety.

What is the best fabric for daily wear and workplace durability?

The best fabrics for everyday workwear are breathable, durable fabric blends, such as cotton-polyester combinations.

These blends offer comfort, strength, colour retention, and reduced shrinkage, making them ideal for long shifts, frequent washing, and physically demanding workplaces.

How many uniforms should each staff member have?

We recommend 3–5 uniform sets per staff member.

This allows for daily wear, washing cycles, and unexpected spills or damage while maintaining a professional appearance at all times. Having multiple sets also extends the lifespan of each garment and reduces last-minute uniform stress for your team.

Do you offer bulk discounts?

Yes — bulk discounts are available.

Larger orders reduce unit costs, making bulk purchasing the most economical option for growing teams.

How long does it take for my order to be delivered?

Typical timelines are:

3–5 working days for standard printing
10–15 working days for custom embroidery or larger orders

Delivery times may vary based on stock availability and order complexity.

We are a large business, are you able to assist with our unique needs?

Absolutely! We have serviced some of Australia's most well known brands throughout this great country. Reach out to us and let us show you how we can streamline your uniform ordering process.

How should I care for printed or embroidered garments?

To maximise garment life:

Wash inside out
Use cold or cool water
Avoid tumble drying
Do not iron directly over prints

Proper care preserves colour, shape, and branding.

Are there eco-friendly or sustainable promotional products?

Yes — we offer a wide range of eco-friendly and sustainable promotional products, including recycled, reusable, and biodegradable options.

What are the most effective promotional products?

Popular and effective promotional items include pens, mugs, bags, and drink tumblers.

These products offer high visibility, daily use, and strong brand recall.

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