Events & Fundraisers
If you are looking for the most cost effective shirt that has several fabric options and a standard fit then Gildan® is your answer.
Company Polos/Shirts
When looking for something like company polo shirts, Jerzees® and Gildan® have multiple options that are good quality and affordable. They also have many high visibility options for most garments.
Clothing Brand
Clothing brands all have their own styles so it is completely up to you. Keep in mind though you may want to use clothing brands/options that have tearaway labels for relabeling. Brands like Alternative®, Next Level®, and Bella + Canvas® have retail quality garment options.
Athletics or Team Jerseys
For performance wear we suggest going with All Sport® because they specialize in quality 100% polyester garments at affordable costs.
Fraternities & Sororities
A lot of fraternities and sororities we have worked with like to use Comfort Colors® for their wide selection of colors and quality in long sleeve shirts & crewneck sweatshirts. However your options are open.
What kind of Fabric is most suitable for your needs?
100% Cotton
Used in most standard shirts, these are generally good for events, promotional shirts, or team shirts because of their low cost and durability. Cotton shirts, although often preshrunk, are still known to shrink in the wash some, so keep this in mind when choosing sizes.
PROS
CONS
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Easy Printing
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Comfort
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Low Cost
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Shrinking in Wash
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Wrinkles Easily
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Absorbency (fabric holds onto sweat and moisture)
100% Ringspun Cotton
Ringspun Cotton is softer and thinner than standard 100% cotton. It is also more durable and does not shrink as much as the 100% cotton. There are very affordable options for these shirts if you are looking for a softer better quality shirt.
CONS
PROS
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Easy Printing
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Supreme Comfort
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Low Cost
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Slight Shrinking in Wash
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Wrinkles
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Absorbency (fabric holds onto sweat and moisture)
100% Polyester
Polyester is used most often in sports performance shirts because it keeps us cool and has moisture wicking properties. The fabric itself is stretchy and durable. These performance-type shirts however tend to be more expensive than the cotton shirt options.
CONS
PROS
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Athletic Performance
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Strength & Durability
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Wrinkle Resistance
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Low Breathability
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Some Printing Limitations
Cotton/Poly Blends
These garments are created using varying amounts of cotton/polyester usually around 50/50 to take advantage of the best qualities of each fiber. It is both breathable and tear-resistant and keeps the shirt from shrinking, a common problem with cotton shirts. There are affordable options in dry blend shirts comparable to ringspun cotton.
CONS
PROS
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Best of Both Fabrics
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Soft
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Strength & Durability
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Not as Breathable as 100% Cotton
Tri-blend
Tri-blends are created using a blend of ringspun cotton, polyester, and rayon. These shirts are super soft and a little stretchy which have made them increasingly popular. They generally have a heathered look because of the blend of fibers. Tri-blends tend to be more expensive than the 50/50 blends or 100% Cotton.
CONS
PROS
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Super Soft
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Strength & Durability
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Moisture Wicking Properties
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Not as Wrinkle Resistant as 100% Polyester
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Higher Cost
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Limited Color Options
Brand Breakdown
There are so many wholesale clothing brands out there it's hard to decide what is right for you. Here's what you need to know.
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High Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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Large selection with a wide variety of styles, fabrics and colors
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Styles that are on trend with today’s fashions
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Tear Away tags - good for relabeling with custom printed neck tags
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Garments fit well
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The 3001 is their classic 100% ring-spun cotton t-shirt
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Good Quality
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Priced very competitively (cheaper than most other options)
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Selection is somewhat limited with only a handful of different garment styles
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Some items are only available in a few color options
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Tear Away tags - good for relabeling with custom printed neck tags
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Garments fit well
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The 202 is their classic 100% ring-spun cotton t-shirt
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The most well-known wholesale clothing brand
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Standard Quality
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Low Prices
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Standard, average products, good for promotional purposes, etc.
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Many products are available in tons of color options
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Large selection with a wide variety of styles (short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, polo shirts)
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The 5000 is their standard 100% cotton t-shirt
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Wide variety of sweatshirt styles
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Unique sweatshirt styles
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Good Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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Only Sweatshirts and Jackets
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Good Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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Garments fit well
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Tear Away tags - good for relabeling with custom printed neck tags
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The SS4500 is their standard hooded sweatshirt
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Good Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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Not a huge selection (t-shirts, tank tops and hats)
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Tear Away tags - good for relabeling with custom printed neck tags
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Good for Women and Youth
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Not a huge selection (mainly t-shirts)
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Good Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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Matching adult, women, youth, toddler and infant clothing options (Rabbit Skins is it’s toddler and infant line)
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Headwear — primarily baseball caps, dad hats and snapbacks
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Good Quality
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Reasonably priced
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Headwear — primarily winter hats and beanies
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Low Prices
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Good Quality
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Sport Performance garments
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High Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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High Quality
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Expensive
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Large selection with a wide variety of styles, fabrics and colors
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Styles that are on trend with today’s fashions
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Unique style and color options
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Tags are not tear away - not good for relabeling with custom printed neck tags
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Very similar to Gildan
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Standard Quality
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Low Prices
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Standard, average products good for promotional purposes, etc.
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Many products are available in tons of color options, including many high-visibility options
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Average selection with a variety of styles and colors (short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, polo shirts)
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High Quality (Retail Quality)
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Fairly Expensive
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Decent selection with a variety of styles, fabrics and colors
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Styles that are on trend with today’s fashions
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Garments fit well
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Tags are not tear away - not good for relabeling with custom printed neck tags
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The 2001W is their classic 100% ring-spun cotton t-shirt
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High Quality, heavyweight, pigment dyed clothing.
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Tons of color options
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Fairly expensive but for a good reason
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Tags are not tear away - not good for relabeling with custom printed neck tags
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Average selection with a variety of styles and colors
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Tie-Dye garments
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Good Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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Good Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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Selection is somewhat limited
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Garments fit well
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Tear Away tags - good for relabeling with custom printed neck tags
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LAT Apparel’s toddler and infant clothing line
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Good for Toddlers and Infants
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Good Quality
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Reasonably Priced
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Headwear — primarily baseball caps and dad hats
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Low prices
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Good Quality