AllPro 48400Y Youth Pro-Lock Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Youth Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt with Pro-Lock Technology for Screen Printing, DTG, and Team Decoration Programs

The AllPro 48400Y Youth Pro-Lock Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt delivers professional-grade moisture management and colorfastness in a youth-sized blank designed for high-volume decoration programs. Built with cationic disperse dyed polyester and Pro-Lock technology, this performance tee creates a bleed-resistant print surface that locks in vibrant graphics across screen print, direct-to-garment, and heat transfer applications. Schools, youth sports programs, spirit wear decorators, and event merchandisers rely on the 48400Y for consistent reorders, UPF 50 sun protection, and snag-resistant durability that holds up through active wear and repeated laundering.

Key Product Specifications

• Style Number: AllPro 48400Y
• Fabric: 4 oz./yd² (US), 6.7 oz./L yd (CA), 100% polyester interlock jersey
• Technology: Pro-Lock cationic disperse dyed polyester for colorfastness and bleed-resistant printing
• Performance Features: Moisture-management properties, snag-resistant, UPF 50 protection
• Fit: Standard youth fit with rolled forward shoulder for improved comfort
• Construction: Self-fabric collar, hemmed long sleeves
• Label: Tear away label for comfort and relabeling
• Compliance: CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant

Fabric & Construction Overview

The AllPro 48400Y is constructed from 100% polyester interlock jersey at 4 oz./yd², delivering a lightweight yet durable foundation for youth athletic and spirit wear applications. The interlock knit structure provides dimensional stability and recovery, reducing fabric distortion during decoration and wear. Pro-Lock technology uses cationic disperse dyeing to lock color into the fiber at the molecular level, creating a print surface that resists dye migration and maintains graphic clarity across plastisol, water-based, and DTG ink systems.

The self-fabric collar maintains shape retention through repeated laundering, while the rolled forward shoulder seam improves fit and reduces binding during active movement. Hemmed long sleeves provide clean finished edges that hold up to youth sports, outdoor programs, and daily wear. The tear away label allows decorators to rebrand garments for private label programs or remove branding for comfort-focused applications. CPSIA tracking label compliance ensures the garment meets federal safety requirements for youth apparel, making it suitable for school uniform programs and youth retail channels.

Decoration Compatibility & Print Performance

The Pro-Lock cationic disperse dyed polyester creates a bleed-resistant print surface that prevents dye migration during heat application, making the 48400Y compatible with screen print plastisol, water-based inks, direct-to-garment printing, and heat transfer methods including DTF and sublimation-ready transfers. The locked-in colorfastness reduces the risk of color bleeding into light-colored graphics, allowing decorators to achieve crisp edges and vibrant color reproduction across multi-color designs.

The 4 oz. interlock jersey provides a smooth, stable surface for fine-detail screen printing and DTG applications, with minimal fabric stretch during the printing process. The moisture-management properties wick perspiration away from the skin, making the garment suitable for athletic team decoration where performance and graphic durability are both required. Decorators can position graphics on the chest, back, and sleeves with confidence that the fabric will maintain dimensional stability through the curing and pressing process.

The tear away label allows for easy relabeling, enabling screen printers and embroidery shops to add custom neck labels or printed tags for private label programs. The snag-resistant polyester construction reduces pilling and fabric damage during embroidery, making the 48400Y suitable for left chest embroidery, sleeve decoration, and multi-location branding applications common in youth sports and school uniform programs.

Wholesale & Program Buying Advantages

Youth sports programs, school spirit wear coordinators, and team uniform buyers choose the AllPro 48400Y for its combination of performance features, decoration compatibility, and consistent sizing across reorders. The Pro-Lock technology ensures that decorated garments maintain color vibrancy and graphic integrity through multiple wash cycles, reducing customer complaints and warranty claims for decorators serving youth athletic programs.

The UPF 50 sun protection makes the 48400Y suitable for outdoor youth programs including soccer, baseball, track and field, and recreational sports where sun exposure is a concern. The moisture-management properties keep young athletes comfortable during active play, while the snag-resistant fabric holds up to the wear and tear of youth sports environments. Schools and youth organizations can order the 48400Y in bulk for spirit wear campaigns, field day events, and team fundraising programs with confidence in consistent quality and decoration performance.

The standard youth fit accommodates a wide range of body types, reducing the need for extensive size sampling and simplifying ordering for program coordinators. The rolled forward shoulder construction improves fit and comfort compared to traditional shoulder seams, reducing complaints about binding and discomfort during extended wear. Decorators can stock the 48400Y as a core youth performance blank for quick-turn team orders, event merchandise, and seasonal spirit wear programs.

The CPSIA tracking label compliance ensures the garment meets federal safety requirements for youth apparel, making it suitable for school uniform programs, youth retail channels, and any application where child product safety certification is required. The tear away label allows decorators to rebrand the garment for private label programs or remove branding for comfort-focused applications, providing flexibility for custom youth apparel programs.

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