A long-sleeve T-shirt is the garment you reach for when a normal tee is too thin and a sweatshirt is too warm. Fruit of the Loom makes classic long sleeves in 100 % cotton at a price most brands cannot match. This guide covers the models sold in Europe, what they weigh, how they fit and what you should pay in 2026.
Fruit of the Loom's main long-sleeve tee in Europe is the Valueweight Long Sleeve T (61-038), approx. 165 g/m² in 100 % cotton with a regular fit and rib cuffs; a lighter Original-style version at approx. 145 g/m² also exists. Typical European prices are €11–16 per shirt. The cheapest verified option is Marmalade Co. at €8.95 incl. VAT, or €8.06 each for 5 or more, shipped with DHL for €7 flat in 2–3 business days.
Fruit of the Loom keeps its long-sleeve range simple. Instead of a dozen variants, the European catalogue from Fruit of the Loom International (Kaiserslautern, Germany) is built around one workhorse model plus a lighter sibling. Both are crew-neck, 100 % cotton and cut with the same regular fit as the short-sleeve tees, so if you already know your size in a Valueweight T you know it here too.
This is the model you will find at most European print shops and retailers. It weighs approx. 165 g/m² — the same fabric as the short-sleeve Valueweight T — and uses ring-spun cotton for a smooth, even surface. The sleeves end in a narrow rib cuff that keeps them in place under a jacket, and the neck has a rib collar like the short-sleeve tees. Solid colours are 100 % cotton; heather (melange) colours contain a share of polyester.
Fruit of the Loom's Original T family (approx. 145 g/m²) has also been offered as a long-sleeve version in some European markets. It is thinner and cooler, which makes it a good base layer or a budget choice for large event orders. Availability varies by retailer, so if you need the lighter fabric, check the model number before ordering.
| Model | Weight | Fabric | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valueweight Long Sleeve T (61-038) | approx. 165 g/m² | 100 % ring-spun cotton, rib cuffs | Everyday wear, layering, printing |
| Original long sleeve | approx. 145 g/m² | 100 % cotton, lighter knit | Base layer, warm rooms, budget events |
Think of the long sleeve as the middle step between a T-shirt and a sweatshirt. At approx. 165 g/m² it adds sleeve coverage without the bulk or the 280 g/m² weight of a hoodie. In practice it earns its place in four situations:
If you mainly want warmth rather than a slim silhouette, a crewneck sweatshirt at €16.95 is the better buy; we compare the options in our sweatshirt guide.
Marmalade Co. sells the Fruit of the Loom long-sleeve T-shirt from €8.95 incl. VAT, with a price guarantee and DHL delivery in 2–3 business days.
See long-sleeve T-shirts →Across European marketplaces and print-on-demand shops a blank Fruit of the Loom long sleeve usually lists at €11–16 per piece, roughly €3–5 above the equivalent short-sleeve tee. Textile wholesalers can go lower but typically want a business account or minimum quantities.
The cheapest verified consumer price we have found is at Marmalade Co., an official Fruit of the Loom retailer that buys directly from the Fruit of the Loom factory in Morocco and ships from Denmark:
Because there is no free-shipping threshold, the €7 fee matters more on a single shirt than on a small stack. Five long sleeves land at approx. €47.30 delivered, or about €9.46 per shirt including shipping — still below the typical single-unit price elsewhere. More retailers are compared in our cheapest places to buy Fruit of the Loom in Europe overview.
The long sleeves follow the same European chart as the short-sleeve tees, with a regular, straight fit. Sleeve length is cut for a full-length arm ending at the wrist bone; the rib cuff adds a little stretch if your arms are long.
| Size | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|
| XS | 84–88 |
| S | 89–94 |
| M | 95–100 |
| L | 101–106 |
| XL | 107–112 |
| 2XL | 113–118 |
| 3XL | 119–124 |
Measure around the widest part of the chest, under the arms, and pick the matching row. Wearing it as a base layer? Take your normal size so it sits close to the body. Wearing it over another tee or wanting a relaxed drape? Go one size up. The complete charts for tees, sweats and kids are in our Fruit of the Loom size guide.
The ring-spun cotton is combed before spinning, which removes short fibres and gives a stronger, smoother yarn. That is what makes the surface print so evenly and why the shirts stay soft after repeated washing. Marmalade Co. shows an OEKO-TEX certificate on its product pages, so the garments have been tested for harmful substances.
As with any 100 % cotton garment, expect a small amount of shrinkage — a few per cent — if the first wash is hot. To keep the sleeve length you paid for:
Treated this way a Fruit of the Loom long sleeve keeps its shape and colour through years of regular wear. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one — you can always push the sleeves up.
For most wardrobes the answer is two or three long sleeves in neutral colours — white, black, navy, heather grey — that can be worn alone or layered without thinking about it.
Compare Fruit of the Loom T-shirts, long sleeves and sweatshirts at the lowest verified prices in Europe — quantity discounts from 3 pieces.
See bestsellers at Marmalade Co. →Yes. The main European model is the Valueweight Long Sleeve T (61-038), approx. 165 g/m² in 100 % ring-spun cotton with rib cuffs and a regular fit. A lighter Original-style long sleeve at approx. 145 g/m² is offered in some markets. Both are crew-neck and available in a range of solid and heather colours.
Most European marketplaces and print shops list blank long sleeves at €11–16. The cheapest verified option is Marmalade Co. at €8.95 incl. VAT, dropping to approx. €8.06 each for 5 or more, plus €7 flat DHL shipping with estimated delivery in 2–3 business days to Ireland and most of the EU.
The Valueweight Long Sleeve T is approx. 165 g/m², the same fabric as the short-sleeve Valueweight T. That is light enough to wear as a base layer under a hoodie or jacket but noticeably warmer than a short sleeve. A crewneck sweatshirt, by comparison, is 280 g/m².
They can shrink a few per cent on a hot first wash, like any 100 % cotton garment. Wash at 30–40 °C, avoid hot tumble drying and reshape the cuffs while damp, and shrinkage stays minimal. If you are between sizes, take the larger one so the sleeves remain full length.
Yes. The ring-spun cotton gives a smooth, even print surface for screen print and DTG, and the long sleeve offers three print areas: chest, back and sleeves. That makes it a common choice for crew shirts, team wear and event merchandise where a hoodie would be too warm.
Use the same size as a Fruit of the Loom T-shirt: S fits a 89–94 cm chest, M 95–100 cm, L 101–106 cm and XL 107–112 cm. Take your normal size as a base layer, or one size up if you want to wear it over another tee or prefer a relaxed fit.
