Best blank t-shirts for screen printing
Updated October 12, 2026 · Prices and stock below are live
The right blank depends on your customer: budget event tees, soft retail merch or a vintage garment-dyed look. These are the tees printers order most, with live prices and stock from 9 US warehouses.
Our picks
Budget workhorses
Gildan 5000 (5.3 oz/yd² cotton) and Port & Company PC61 (6.1 oz) are the classic value tees — durable, easy to print and stocked in huge color ranges. Port & Company PC54 is a lighter 5.4 oz core cotton alternative.
Soft, retail-fit tees
Bella+Canvas 3001 and Next Level 3600 are lighter ring-spun cotton tees with a modern fit and smooth print surface — the standard for brands and merch that customers actually wear.
Garment-dyed and heavyweight
Comfort Colors 1717 is 6.1 oz ring-spun, garment-dyed cotton with a vintage feel. Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton is a heavyweight on a budget.
Mix styles to unlock bulk pricing
Quantity discounts at 12 and 36 pieces count your whole cart, so you can mix a soft retail tee for sales with a budget tee for staff and still reach the 36+ price.
Compare side by side
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gildan 5000 or Port & Company PC61?
Both are value tees; the product pages show live 1-11, 12-35 and 36+ prices for every size so you can compare exactly.
Is Bella+Canvas 3001 good for screen printing?
Yes — its smooth ring-spun cotton is a favorite for soft-hand and water-based prints.
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