Comfort Colors alternatives: garment-dyed blank tees
Updated November 3, 2026 · Prices and stock below are live
Garment-dyed tees — dyed after they're sewn — have the soft, washed, vintage look buyers want right now. Comfort Colors 1717 is the reference, but there are lighter and lower-priced options with the same feel.
Our picks
The original: Comfort Colors 1717
6.1 oz 100% US ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed with a relaxed fit and 60+ colors. Because every batch is dyed as finished garments, shades can vary slightly between dye lots — order a project's full quantity at once.
Lower-priced garment-dyed tees
Port & Company PC099 Beach Wash is 5.5 oz 100% garment-dyed ring-spun cotton — lighter than the 1717 with a standard fit, and the most common budget alternative. PC099LS (long sleeve), PC098 (crew) and PC098H (hoodie) match its colors.
District DT2101 Wash Tee is 5.3 oz garment-dyed combed ring-spun cotton with a sun-faded look.
Heavyweight and washed-look alternatives
Bella+Canvas 4810GD is a 6.5 oz garment-dyed heavyweight with a relaxed, semi-drop shoulder — the closest match to the 1717's weight. Next Level 3600SW Soft Wash (4.6 oz) gives a faded wash on a lighter fitted tee.
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FAQ
What is the best Comfort Colors alternative?
Port & Company PC099 Beach Wash is the most common lower-priced garment-dyed alternative; Bella+Canvas 4810GD is closer in weight (6.5 oz vs 6.1 oz).
Does garment-dyed color vary?
Slightly. Garment dyeing happens after sewing, so dye lots can differ. Order all pieces for one project together.
Can you DTF or screen print on garment-dyed tees?
Yes. They're 100% cotton, which takes screen printing, DTF and DTG well; the washed fabric makes prints look slightly vintage.
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