Rep Hoodies and T-Shirts Finds 2026: Fabric Weight, Print Quality

Rep hoodies and t-shirts are the bread and butter of the streetwear rep market. Quality varies less by brand than by how much the seller invests in fabric and print technique. This guide covers what separates A-tier from B-tier across brands.

Browse current apparel listings in our tops category.

The three quality pillars

1. Fabric weight (GSM)

Grams per square meter. Retail streetwear ranges:

• Basic T-shirts: 180-220 GSM
• Premium tees (Cactus Jack, Supreme): 240-280 GSM
• Basic hoodies: 280-350 GSM
• Premium hoodies (Fear of God, heavy French terry): 400-500 GSM

A-tier reps match retail spec within 10%. B-tier runs 20-30% lighter.

2. Print technique

Four techniques common in streetwear:

• Silkscreen — heavy ink layer, classic streetwear
• DTG (Direct to Garment) — lighter, more flexible
• Puff print — raised 3D effect
• Heat transfer (vinyl) — for box-logo style flat prints

A-tier reps use the correct technique per retail spec. B-tier often substitutes silkscreen for DTG (or vice versa), which looks wrong.

3. Interior label

• Woven vs printed matters
• Font and spacing matter
• Country of origin text matters

A-tier reps nail the interior label; B-tier uses printed when woven was specified.

Brand-by-brand coverage in 2026

High coverage

• Supreme (see Supreme guide)
• Off-White (see Off-White guide)
• Corteiz (see Corteiz guide)
• Essentials (Fear of God)
• Cactus Jack (Travis Scott)
• Yeezy Gap
• Stussy

Medium coverage

• Denim Tears (see Denim Tears guide)
• Rhude
• Gallery Dept
• Aime Leon Dore
• Chrome Hearts (basic pieces)
• Hellstar

Lower coverage

• Enfant Riches Déprimés
• Amiri (apparel — sneakers separately covered)
• Sp5der (moderate, growing)

Agent picks for apparel orders

• Kakobuy — single items or 2-3 piece orders
• CSSBuy — best for 5+ piece bulk
• Superbuy — best for multi-brand consolidation across months

QC checklist for tees

1. Fabric weight reported (in seller listing or QC)
2. Print clarity — edges sharp, no bleed
3. Interior label woven/printed per retail spec
4. Shoulder seam alignment
5. Hem cleanly finished (not raw)
6. Brand tag present and correct

QC checklist for hoodies

Everything above, plus: 7. Hood depth matches retail proportion 8. Drawstring material correct (flat cotton, not round nylon) 9. Cuff and hem ribbing consistent 10. Interior fleece texture matches retail (French terry vs brushed)

Sizing general notes

Streetwear runs in three size philosophies:

• European fitted (Supreme, Off-White basics): order TTS
• US oversized (Cactus Jack, Fear of God Essentials): order 1 size down from US standard for a fitted look, TTS for drop fit
• UK oversized (Corteiz, some Hellstar): order 1-2 sizes down for fitted

Reps follow retail sizing typically.

Pricing benchmarks

Common B-tier issues

• Fabric weight obviously thin (draping wrong in QC photos)
• Wrong print technique (silkscreen where puff was spec'd)
• Interior label printed on a brand spec'd for woven
• Color bleed after wash (T1-T2 ink quality)
• Stitching crooked on shoulder or hem

Wash and care

A-tier reps wash similarly to retail:

• Cold water
• Inside out
• Line dry or low tumble
• Avoid bleach

Expect 30-60 wash cycles before visible wear on A-tier.

Frequently asked

Can I tell fabric weight from a photo?

Not precisely. Look at how the garment drapes — heavier fabric holds structure better. Ask seller for GSM spec if not listed.

Are rep tees comfortable to wear?

A-tier yes. Fabric is standard cotton with expected softness.

Do rep hoodies have correct interior fleece?

A-tier does. French terry vs brushed fleece is the main differentiator; retail spec varies per brand.

What's the best brand to start with for rep apparel?

Essentials (Fear of God) — simple design, A-tier widely available, lower price point than Supreme or Off-White.

Do rep interior labels get checked in stores?

For personal wear, no. For resale, avoid — reps cannot be ethically resold.

Browse current tops listings via the tops category or brand pages Supreme, Off-White. For the broader apparel strategy see jackets guide.