Oversized Fit
Room to move, cut to hold its shape. Dropped shoulders and proportioned length — never shapeless.
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Built Different.
Worn Deliberate.
Premium oversized streetwear from India — heavyweight 240–360 GSM tees, hoodies and sweatshirts. No fast fashion. No filler. Details you notice the second time you wear it, not the first.
Shop the Collection- Label
- Zero Percentile
- Fit
- Oversized, engineered
- Fabric
- 300–360 GSM heavyweight cotton
- Hand-pulled screen print
- Origin
- Designed in-house, India
The Fundamentals
French Terry
Weight you feel the second you put it on. Structure without stiffness, breathable at every wear.
Read the French terry fabric guide →Screen Printed
Ink that lasts, not ink that cracks. Bonded into the fiber, layer by layer, color by color.
Read the screen printing guide →Why We Build This Way
No shortcuts in the tech pack.
Clothing should feel considered. Every Zero Percentile piece — from our oversized t-shirts to our heavyweight sweatshirts — is designed in-house, cut for the fit we actually want to wear, and made to hold its shape long after the trend cycle moves on.
That means heavier fabrics than the category standard, fit blocks that are engineered rather than guessed at, and printing methods chosen for longevity over speed. Nothing ships because it was fast to make — it ships because it was right.
GSM 300–360 // SCREEN PRINT, HAND-PULLED // FIT BLOCK ENGINEERED IN-HOUSE // PREMIUM STREETWEAR INDIA
Not for everyone.
That's the point.
Fit Guide
Oversized Fit Streetwear, Done Right
Oversized isn't just "bigger." A bad oversized fit hangs off the body with no shape. A good oversized t-shirt or hoodie is engineered — dropped shoulders, proportioned sleeve length, a body that skims rather than swallows.
Three Fit Principles
01
Drop Shoulder Seam
The shoulder seam sits below your natural shoulder line, giving that relaxed, boxy silhouette without losing structure.
02
Proportional Length
Body length is calculated relative to sleeve drop and width — so the piece reads intentional, not like you grabbed a size up by mistake.
03
Tapered Hem Options
Where needed, a slight taper at the hem keeps the silhouette from looking shapeless, especially in heavier fabrics.
Finding Your Size
Two ways to wear it.
- True Oversized
- Order your regular size — our block is already cut generous.
- Maximum Drape
- Size up once, no more.
We don't recommend sizing up twice. Past a certain point, oversized stops being a style choice and starts being a fit problem.
Fabric Guide
Understanding GSM in T-Shirts & Sweatshirts
GSM stands for Grams per Square Meter — the standard measure of fabric density and weight. Higher GSM means thicker, heavier, more durable fabric. It's the single biggest factor separating premium streetwear from fast fashion.
The Weight Scale
180180–220
240240–280
300300–340
380+380+
180–220 GSM · Lightweight
Thin, breathable, drapey. Common in budget basics. Prone to see-through fabric and quick wear.
240–280 GSM · Midweight
The fast-fashion standard. Wearable but lacks structure — tends to lose shape after a few washes.
300–340 GSM · Heavyweight — Where We Live
Substantial hand-feel, holds structure through wear and wash, drapes with intention instead of floating. This is the weight range that makes an oversized tee actually look oversized instead of limp.
380+ GSM · Ultra-heavyweight
Used selectively for outerwear and structured pieces. Maximum durability, but limited breathability for everyday wear.
Why It Matters
Same photo. Different fabric.
A 180 GSM tee and a 300 GSM tee can look identical in a product photo. They will never feel the same on the body. Weight is the difference between clothing that lasts one season and clothing that lasts five.
ZERO PERCENTILE STANDARD // 240–340 GSM ACROSS THE CORE COLLECTION
Fabric Guide
French Terry Fabric, Explained
A knit fabric with a smooth face on the outside and uncut looped texture on the inside. Unlike fleece, it isn't brushed — the loops stay intact, giving it a lighter, more breathable structure while still holding real weight.
Why We Use It
Structure Without Stiffness
Holds its shape better than jersey but moves better than heavyweight fleece.
Breathability
The looped interior allows airflow, wearable across more of the year than brushed fleece.
A Cleaner Finish
The smooth exterior face takes prints and embroidery better, with sharper edges.
Where You'll Find It
Sweatshirts, joggers, select tees.
Our sweatshirts, joggers, and select tees use French terry in the 240–300 GSM range — heavy enough to hold structure, breathable enough to actually wear.
- Care
- Cold wash, inside out.
- Avoid
- High heat drying — it breaks down the loop structure and flattens the hand-feel over time.
Print Guide
How Our Streetwear Graphics Are Made
Screen printing pushes ink directly through a mesh stencil onto fabric, layer by layer, color by color. It's slower and more labor-intensive than digital printing — and it's why our graphics don't crack, fade, or peel after a few washes.
Why Screen Print Over DTG or Vinyl
Ink Sits Differently
Screen-printed ink bonds into the fabric fibers rather than sitting as a plastic layer on top — so it flexes with the garment instead of against it.
Built for Heavyweight Fabric
Our 240+ GSM base fabrics need ink that can penetrate a denser weave. Digital printing struggles here; screen printing doesn't.
Color That Holds
Each color is a separate pass with its own stencil — meaning richer, more opaque color that doesn't fade to a washed-out pastel version of itself after wash five.
What This Means For You
Built to outlast the garment.
Wash cold, inside out, and skip the tumble dry on anything printed. Treated right, our screen prints are designed to outlast the garment itself.
Cold wash No tumble dry Inside out
Frequently Asked
Streetwear & Fabric FAQ
The questions we get most about fit, fabric weight, and how to care for heavyweight streetwear.
What GSM is best for an oversized t-shirt?
For oversized t-shirts, 240–300 GSM cotton is the sweet spot. Below 200 GSM the fabric tends to drape too loosely and lose shape; above 340 GSM it can feel stiff for everyday wear. Zero Percentile's core oversized tees sit in the 240–340 GSM range for structure without bulk.
What does GSM mean in clothing?
GSM stands for Grams per Square Meter, the standard measure of fabric density and weight. Higher GSM fabric is thicker, more durable, and holds its shape better through washing — it's the main factor separating premium streetwear from fast fashion basics.
Is French terry fabric good for summer?
Yes, in moderation. French terry has an uncut looped interior that allows more airflow than brushed fleece, making it wearable across more of the year than a classic sweatshirt fabric.
Why is screen printing better than DTG printing?
Screen-printed ink bonds into the fabric fibers rather than sitting as a plastic layer on top, so it flexes with the garment instead of cracking or peeling. It also penetrates heavyweight fabric more effectively than digital printing and produces richer color that holds after repeated washes.
How do I choose my size for an oversized fit?
For a true oversized silhouette, order your regular size — the fit block is already cut generous with a dropped shoulder seam. If you want maximum drape, size up once. More than that usually turns an intentional look into a fit problem.
How should I wash heavyweight streetwear to make it last?
Wash cold and inside out, and avoid high-heat tumble drying. Heat breaks down loop structure in French terry and can cause screen-printed graphics to crack over time.
What makes premium streetwear different from fast fashion
The biggest differences are fabric weight, fit engineering, and print method. Fast fashion typically uses 180–220 GSM fabric and digital printing for speed. Zero Percentile uses 240+ GSM heavyweight fabric, engineered fit blocks, and hand-pulled screen printing for durability that lasts multiple seasons.