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…
Category: Garments
Comfort Colors 1717 vs Bella + Canvas 3001
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…
Comfort Colors vs Hanes ComfortWash for Custom Apparel
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….
How to Choose a Shirt Color for Printing: A Guide to Getting the Best Results
Choosing a shirt color for your next custom print might seem like a simple style choice, but it plays a much bigger role in how the finished shirts turn out. In reality, the same design can have a noticeably different impact depending on the shirt color, fabric, and dye process behind it. For example, a…
Comfort Colors 1717 vs Gildan 5000
The Comfort Colors 1717 and Gildan 5000 are two of the most popular T-shirt blanks in custom apparel, showing up everywhere from college merch and local fundraisers to company apparel and retail brands. If you’ve ordered shirts for a fundraiser, a company event, or a small brand, there’s a good chance you’ve already worn one…
The Best Shirt Types for Events: Choosing Between a Tee, Long-Sleeve Shirt, or Sweatshirt
Picking shirt blanks for your custom design might sound as simple as just getting a T-shirt and calling it a day. However, there’s a lot more you need to keep in mind when ordering custom apparel, and your choice can impact (and be impacted by) your budget, the print, and whether people will actually wear…