Journal
What Makes a Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt Better?
22 July 2026

GSM is grams per square metre — a quick signal of density. Higher GSM usually means more structure and durability.
Heavyweight cotton takes longer to break in and longer to wear out. It also photographs and drapes differently than thin fashion blanks.
NECNEW leans heavyweight because the tee is the product, not a blank for a print that disappears after three washes.