American Apparel Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt

The 2001 is the tee American Apparel built its reputation on — a fine jersey crewneck that drapes rather than hangs. Cut from 100% combed ring-spun cotton at 153gsm, the fabric runs lightweight and smooth, with a hand-feel closer to vintage favourites than to standard promo cotton. The yarn is tight, the surface even, the colour pickup clean across the forty-shade run — from Heather Grey and Asphalt through to Cranberry, Mustard, Celadon and Lapis. Fit is fitted-classic. Shoulders sit where they should, the body skims rather than boxes, and the set-in sleeves hold their shape wash after wash. Ribbed crew neckline, double-needle hems, side-seamed construction — the details that separate a tee you actually wear from one that lives in a drawer. This is the AA1301's lighter sibling — same brand DNA, finer hand. Marketing managers reach for the 2001 when the brief calls for something refined: gallery openings, hospitality crews, agency away-days, fashion-adjacent activations, podcast launches. It prints beautifully — fine jersey takes screen and DTG cleanly, with crisp edges and no orange-peel on solid blocks. The lighter weight also means it layers well under shirts and jackets, which extends the wear window beyond peak summer. Order across the colour palette for a tonal crew kit, or anchor a single brand colour for staff-wide uniform. Sizing runs XS through 2XL, with a true-to-size cut that flatters across body types. Wash cold, tumble low — the fabric softens further with use and holds colour through repeated cycles. If you're briefing a tee that needs to feel like something, not just carry a logo, the 2001 is where to start. Price includes 1 colour print. Unprinted version $10 less.