The full American Apparel range — ring-spun combed cotton, tri-blends, and the fits that became the streetwear default. The blanks designers, labels and brand-builders reach for when standard isn't enough. Most American Apparel ships from our Australian stock; typical delivery 5–10 working days. No order minimums.

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Why American Apparel

American Apparel built its reputation on better fabric. Ring-spun combed cotton in weights and finishes other blanks can't match. Tri-blends with a drape and softness that's instantly recognisable. Fits that became the streetwear template for a reason. If you've built a brand, designed merch, or printed a drop, you've probably already worn American Apparel — it's the default for custom apparel labels, design studios and streetwear projects worldwide.

We stock the full core American Apparel range for the New Zealand market. Most of it ships from our Australian distribution centre, with typical delivery of 5–10 working days to NZ addresses — clearly flagged on every product page so there are no surprises at checkout.

The American Apparel styles we stock

2001 — Fine Jersey Short Sleeve Tee. The American Apparel classic. Lightweight 100% combed cotton, slim modern fit. The tee that defined the brand and still the default when you want premium feel without the bulk.

1301 — Heavyweight Cotton Unisex T-Shirt. Heavier construction (~210gsm), full-bodied unisex fit, the workhorse of the current AA range. Wide colour palette, holds prints beautifully.

1301GD — Garment Dyed Heavyweight Cotton Tee. Same 1301 base, garment-dyed for that lived-in, washed-back look. The faded mustard, faded navy and faded black are the standouts — distinctive without being loud.

9001 — Super Heavyweight T-Shirt. Premium thick-cotton tee with structured shoulders and a boxy fit. The choice when you want serious weight and presence — the heavyweight that actually feels heavyweight.

102 — Women's Fine Jersey Boxy T-Shirt. Cropped boxy cut, fine jersey 100% cotton. The womenswear staple — relaxed silhouette, soft hand, designed to be worn as-is or layered.

5389 — Sueded Unisex Short Sleeve T-Shirt. Sueded finish for an exceptionally soft hand-feel. Mid-weight, modern fit. Quietly the favourite of people who've worn the whole range.

Why buy American Apparel from Basically

  • Genuine American Apparel. Sourced through authorised distribution, not parallel imports or replicas.
  • The blanks designers actually choose. Step up from standard blanks in both fabric quality and fit. The default for custom labels and brand drops.
  • Wholesale pricing, no minimums. Buy one for a sample, buy a hundred for a drop. Same per-unit pricing.
  • Honest shipping. Most stock ships from Australia (5–10 working days). Some lines NZ-stocked — clearly flagged on each product page.

Frequently asked

Where does American Apparel ship from?
Most of our American Apparel range ships from our Australian distribution centre. Typical delivery to New Zealand is 5–10 working days. Each product page shows where that specific item ships from, so you know before you order.

Why does American Apparel take longer to arrive than other brands?
American Apparel is held in our Australian distribution, which means a trans-Tasman freight leg before NZ delivery. For NZ-stocked alternatives with similar feel — soft-hand cotton tees, premium hoodies — check our Gildan or Cloke ranges, both dispatched from NZ in 2–4 working days.

Is the American Apparel sold here genuine?
Yes. Sourced through authorised NZ distribution. Now produced under Gildan ownership — same fabric, same construction, same fits as American Apparel globally.

What's the difference between the 2001 and the 1301?
The 2001 is a lightweight (160gsm) fine jersey tee with a slim modern fit — the classic AA silhouette. The 1301 is a heavier (~210gsm) full-bodied unisex tee with more drape and presence. The 2001 is the original; the 1301 is the heavier weekend tee.