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Port & Company vs Gildan T-Shirts for Custom Apparel

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Amy Aitman

If you’re looking for a classic heavyweight T-shirt for custom apparel, two of the most popular budget-friendly options are the Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt and the Port & Company PC61 Essential Tee. At first glance, they seem remarkably similar. They’re both popular, affordable, durable, and work well for everything from company uniforms and school…

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Next Level 3600 vs Bella + Canvas 3001

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

The Next Level 3600 and Bella + Canvas 3001 are two of the most popular premium T-shirt blanks in custom apparel. If you’re shopping for retail-quality shirts with a soft feel and a modern fit, there’s a good chance these two have made your shortlist. The truth is that these shirts have far more in…

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Champion vs Gildan Hoodies: Which One is Better for Custom Bulk Orders?

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

Picking a hoodie for a bulk order usually comes down to a few practical questions. Will the fabric hold up to a hundred washes? Will the print sit cleanly on the surface? Will every size in the order actually match once it arrives? The Champion S700 EcoFleece Hoodie and the Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hoodie…

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Next Level 3600 vs Comfort Colors 1717

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

The Next Level 3600 and Comfort Colors 1717 are two premium T-shirts that have become staples in the custom apparel industry, each with its own distinctive character. While both are popular choices for custom printing, they create completely different looks. The Next Level 3600 is built around a lightweight fabric, a modern athletic silhouette, and…

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Comfort Colors 1717 vs Bella + Canvas 3001

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

Today, we’re comparing two of our top bestsellers in the apparel blanks space: the Comfort Colors 1717 vs Bella + Canvas 3001. With its lightweight fabric and slimmer silhouette, the Bella + Canvas 3001 has a completely different character from the Comfort Colors 1717. Both fall into the premium retail-style T-shirt category, but each has…

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Comfort Colors vs Hanes ComfortWash for Custom Apparel

Posted on July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

Garment-dyed shirts are a classic choice for that worn-in retro look, since the method involves dying the fabric after the shirt is sewn instead of before — delivering that slightly faded color that’s great for events, teams, and brand merch.  Two of the brands that do garment-dyed shirts best are Comfort Colors and Hanes ComfortWash….

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