T-Shirts Category Reference Guide

Catalogue metrics and price distribution analysis

The PanGlobalBuySheet currently indexes 91 active entries in the T-shirt category. The reference price range across these entries spans from ¥1 to ¥280, with a calculated median price of ¥126. This wide spread indicates a significant variance in fabric weight, construction complexity, and print application methods across the rows in the sheet.

An entry priced near the ¥1 floor typically represents a clearance item, a basic blank, or a listing with high stock volatility, whereas entries approaching the ¥280 ceiling generally feature heavy custom-knit blanks, complex multi-color screen prints, or intricate embroidery. Use the ¥126 median as your baseline budget figure for a standard, high-density cotton graphic tee before domestic and international shipping fees are calculated.

The measurements that determine correct sizing

Do not rely on letter sizes such as S, M, L, or XL, as these designations vary significantly between different manufacturers represented in the sheet. You must use absolute measurements in centimetres to ensure the item fits when it arrives from the warehouse.

The shoulder width and the chest half-width are the two critical dimensions that decide your size. To find your target metrics, lay a well-fitting T-shirt flat on a hard surface and measure it with a tape measure according to specific points.

• Chest Half-Width: Measure from the lowest point of the armpit seam straight across to the opposite armpit seam.
• Shoulder Width: Measure from the shoulder seam join on the left straight across to the shoulder seam join on the right.
• Back Length: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder, next to the collar band, straight down to the bottom hem.
• Sleeve Length: Measure from the shoulder seam join down to the edge of the sleeve cuff.

Weight estimations and parcel cost construction

The weight of a T-shirt directly influences the international shipping cost of your final parcel. Standard summer-weight cotton T-shirts weigh between 180 grams and 240 grams, while heavy-weight jersey fabrics weigh between 250 grams and 380 grams.

Your parcel cost is built on either actual weight or volumetric weight, depending on the shipping line selected. For T-shirts, which can be highly compressed, actual weight is almost always the billing metric used by agents.

• Lightweight Blanks (150-180g): Suitable for layering; low shipping footprint but prone to distortion after washing.
• Midweight Blanks (200-240g): The standard standard weight for most graphic tees listed in the ¥100 to ¥150 range.
• Heavyweight Blanks (250-320g): Thick, structured drape; increases parcel weight but offers higher durability.
• Ultra-Heavyweight Blanks (330g+): Extremely thick, stiff drape; significantly increases parcel shipping costs.

What warehouse photographs can and cannot settle

When an item from the sheet arrives at your agent's warehouse, you will receive standard high-definition inspection photographs. These photographs can settle clear objective questions but cannot verify subjective properties of the garment.

A standard photograph can settle whether the graphic alignment is straight, whether the primary colors match the catalogue listing, and whether the physical measurements match the seller's size chart. It cannot settle the softness of the cotton yarn, the elasticity of the ribbed collar, or how the fabric will react to a standard washing cycle.

Protocol for handling identified warehouse issues

If the inspection photographs reveal a discrepancy, you must act within the agent's return window, which is typically 5 to 7 days from the receipt at the warehouse. Delays beyond this window make returns or exchanges difficult or impossible to execute.

Compare the warehouse measurement photos against your recorded target measurements. If a discrepancy of more than 2 centimetres is observed, or if there is visible damage, initiate a return immediately through your agent's platform interface.

• Measure Discrepancy: If the chest width is more than 2cm off the seller's chart, request an exchange.
• Graphic Defects: Inspect the print for bubbles, peeling, or crooked alignment before accepting the item.
• Stitching Errors: Look for loose threads along the hemline and armpit seams in the close-up photos.
• Color Validation: Ensure the color under warehouse lighting matches your expectations, keeping in mind white balance variations.

Rule of thumb for shipping economics

To optimize your parcel shipping costs, never ship a single T-shirt by itself, as the base volumetric or first-weight fee of the parcel will exceed the value of the garment. A single ¥126 T-shirt will cost more to ship individually than its purchase price.

As a rule of thumb, group at least 4 to 6 T-shirts, or combine T-shirts with heavier items, to distribute the fixed international shipping base fee across a larger total parcel weight of 2kg to 5kg.