{"id":8594,"date":"2026-06-17T09:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/?p=8594"},"modified":"2026-06-17T09:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:46:41","slug":"the-best-shirt-types-for-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/garment\/the-best-shirt-types-for-events\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Shirt Types for Events: Choosing Between a Tee, Long-Sleeve Shirt, or Sweatshirt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking shirt blanks for your custom design might sound as simple as just getting a T-shirt and calling it a day. However, there\u2019s 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 it after the event is long over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weather is the most obvious factor; no one wants to be stuck in a sweatshirt for long if the weather isn\u2019t brisk. But you\u2019ll also need to keep in mind where the event is, how active people will be, and a few other things that might actually make your choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let\u2019s go over some guiding rules of thumb for picking the right kind of shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a Glance<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Best Approximate Temperature Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Best For<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Relative Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Short-sleeve tee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75\u00b0F and above<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer events, active days, giveaways, big orders with limited budgets<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$$<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Long-sleeve tee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55\u00b0F to 74\u00b0F<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring and fall, relaxed outdoor events, mornings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$$$<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sweatshirt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54\u00b0F and below<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold weather, evening events, keepsake merch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$$$$<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the Weather<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The single most useful question is also the most obvious one: What will the temperature be on the day of your event?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>75\u00b0F and warmer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A short-sleeve tee is almost always the right answer here. People can easily run hot at events (especially outdoors and\/or in a crowd), so anything heavier will get taken off and tied around the waist by noon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>55\u00b0F to 74\u00b0F:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A long-sleeve tee is a strong choice here, though you might consider something shorter near the top end of this range. This is the late spring and early fall sweet spot \u2014 comfortable enough that it\u2019s less likely someone will get too warm but with enough coverage that people stay happy if the temperature dips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>54\u00b0F and below:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here, a sweatshirt is probably best. Crewnecks and hoodies are the natural pick for cold-weather events, and they double as the kind of apparel people keep wearing long after the event is over.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These temperature ranges are a good starting point and are more accurate than trying to group shirts by season. After all, a summer in the Pacific Northwest isn\u2019t the same thing as a summer in Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, remember that high humidity makes warm temperatures feel hotter! If your area runs humid, a 74\u00b0F afternoon can feel much warmer than the number suggests, which pushes you further toward a light, breathable short-sleeve tee. Wind does the opposite on a cool day, making a 60\u00b0F morning feel like you should have ordered the long sleeves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to see how those colder-weather options stack up against each other, we broke down <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/garment\/crewneck-vs-hoodie\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crewnecks vs. hoodies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in another article.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider Indoor vs. Outdoor Events<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Jerzees vs Gildan: Comparing Tees, Fleece, and Sizing\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse164of237-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the event happens can matter just as much as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it happens. An outdoor event will demand a very close eye on the forecast and the time of year to get the shirt selection right, whereas an indoor event is usually climate-controlled and much easier to predict. Of course, a packed conference, banquet, or gym full of people can suddenly make the building run warmer than it really should.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But as a good rule of thumb, a short-sleeve tee is usually the comfortable choice for an indoor event; handing out sweatshirts for an indoor gathering often means people carry them more than they wear them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trickier case is when the event moves between the indoors and outdoors. For example, a festival with indoor vendor halls and outdoor stages asks people to deal with both at once. In that case, a long-sleeve tee <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">might<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be a smart middle ground, depending on the weather. It\u2019s comfortable inside without being too warm, and it takes the edge off when people step outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factor In How the Shirt Will Be Used<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the weather, what people will be doing at the event also naturally influences what kind of shirt makes the most sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High-energy events:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your event is something like a 5K, a short-sleeve tee usually wins regardless of the season. Even in cooler weather, active bodies heat up fast, and a heavier garment turns into dead weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More relaxed gatherings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you have room to follow the weather more closely. A daytime food festival or an outdoor concert where people are mostly standing, sitting, and browsing can support a long-sleeve tee comfortably, depending on the time of year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early mornings and after-dark events:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These events lean cooler than the daytime forecast suggests. A bonfire that runs past sunset can justify a long-sleeve shirt (or even a sweatshirt) even when the afternoon high would say otherwise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in Mind Budget Considerations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost tends to track directly with the type of garment. In general, short-sleeve tees are the most affordable, while sweatshirts and hoodies will have you spending more per unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, it still helps to think about how long you want the shirt to be worn. After all, a giveaway tee at a one-day event has a different job than a sweatshirt meant to be worn all winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the shirt&#8217;s job is volume and visibility on a single day, cost and practicality come first. You want to order enough to go around without straining the budget, and you want something nobody has to think twice about putting on. Short sleeves are the versatile default here, since they work in nearly any setting and keep the per-unit cost low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the goal is premium merch or a keepsake that people will wear again, a heavier garment that holds up over time is worth the extra cost. Sweatshirts can feel more valuable in attendees&#8217; hands, which raises the odds they keep reaching for them. That matters for you too: the longer people wear it, the longer your branding stays in circulation long after the event is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a sense of where your specific order would land, the Quick Price Tool on our product pages gives you an estimate based on garment, quantity, print locations, and colors \u2014 which are the factors that move the number most.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy the Right Shirt for Your Design<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"How to Design a Logo for a Shirt Before Ordering Custom Apparel\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse209of237-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shirt you pick can change how your design looks \u2014 both in terms of the fabric and the overall look \u2014 so it\u2019s worth a quick thought before you commit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-sleeve and long-sleeve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/garment\/best-custom-t-shirts-for-businesses\/\">tees<\/a> tend to be the easiest to print on. They give you a flat, open front with nothing breaking up the design, and the print sits cleanly across a wide range of sizes without much adjustment. Crewnecks especially tend to print cleaner across a mixed-size order than V-necks. For most events, this is the predictable, no-surprises option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweatshirts can give you more print real estate, but they can have their own quirks. For example, if you don\u2019t go full hoodie but want a hooded sweatshirt, the hood can interfere with the visibility of back prints. Front pockets further eat into the usable space on the front, especially on smaller sizes. If you just want a normal sweatshirt without a hood or pockets, the printing logistics aren\u2019t all that different from a short- or long-sleeve shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The garment also sets the tone your design is working with, so it helps to pair the two intentionally:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Casual graphic tees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Short-sleeve tees carry busy, colorful, high-energy artwork well. They\u2019re the natural home for bold event graphics, mascots, and designs that are meant to be fun and eye-catching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Premium minimalist sweatshirts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heavier sweatshirts tend to look best with cleaner, simpler designs. A small chest logo or a restrained front print leans into the elevated feel and is part of why people keep wearing them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Event branding considerations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the shirt needs to put a sponsor logo or event name front and center for photos, weigh print visibility into the choice. Again, there\u2019s not too much difference unless you\u2019re considering a hooded sweatshirt, but it\u2019s worth keeping in mind.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as the fabrics go, this is largely the subject of another article entirely. However, the short version is that most event apparel tends to be screen printed with plastisol ink, which reads clean and crisp on smooth, lighter fabrics. On heavier or rougher surfaces, it can look a little thicker. Performance fabrics are worth a special mention for active events \u2014a polyester athletic tee holds its shape through movement and sweat in a way that cotton doesn&#8217;t, which keeps both the shirt and the print looking consistent from the starting line to the finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose a Shirt Type Given These Factors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a quick list of questions to ask before you pick the shirt type, here\u2019s what we\u2019d recommend factoring into your decision:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will the weather <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the event indoors or outdoors?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How active will the attendees be?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What time of day is the event?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the shirt a giveaway or a merch item?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the budget per attendee?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want attendees wearing it long after the event?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve weighed all of this and still aren\u2019t sure, the short-sleeve tee is the safe default. It\u2019s the least expensive option, it works in nearly any setting, and people can layer their own clothes over it when the weather turns. It\u2019s hard to go truly wrong with a tee. Meanwhile, a long-sleeve tee can be exactly right for a crisp fall morning, and a sweatshirt can be the thing people genuinely treasure from a cold-weather event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best choice is the one that fits your weather, your venue, and what your attendees would actually want to wear. Run through those, and you\u2019ll land in the right place.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picking shirt blanks for your custom design might sound as simple as just getting a T-shirt and calling it a day. 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