In the land of “Best T-Shirts”, the landscape is vast and wide. The word “Best” is somewhat subjective here. Why? Because the “Best T-Shirt” depends on SEVERAL factors. These factors include but are not limited:
Who is getting the shirt? You may need a large “size variety” S-6XL
What needs to go on the shirt? Imprint locations and colors of imprint play a part
How do we want the shirt printed? Fancy shirts stick around longer, a small investment on the front end can lead to large results
How do we want the shirt to feel? Soft is important, nothing excites us more when someone says “I love the way this shirt feels!”
And most importantly How soon do we need the shirts? Turnaround time is everything, give your self a minimum of 14 business days, just to be safe.
All of these play a crucial role in the decision of what is the “Best T-Shirt?”.
Here we are going to give an overview of the different types of T-Shirts available,Top 7 Regular T-shirts, T-Shirt Features, Cost of T-Shirts and imprinting methods
Different Types of T-Shirts
In the land of T-Shirts there is a brand that is a “go-to brand” for just about every screen printer in America. This brand is called “Gildan”. Gildan has become a leader simply off of pricing. They are usually the cheapest shirt one can buy. The truth is, they are not too shabby at ALL! One should not thumb their nose at them. They hold their own. For many, t-shirt value is in “how heavy” it is. I personally LOATHE a heavy T-Shirt. But that’s just me.
As we delve into these t-shirts, we are about to go, where not many go. We are about to go into a detailed look at all options of T-Shirts.
Please let me share with you what makes them different. It comes down to “quality of material”, how they were “spun”, the dye used, the blend of material, the cut of the shirt, the details included in the shirt, the weight of the shirt, the feel of the shirt. Who knew so much went into t-shirts right? But the truth is, this is how you differentiate your brand. Think about it, do you want a McDonalds Burger? or a Five Guys burger? Both have just about the same ingredients. What matters is, where the ingredients came from and “how” you prepared them and what tools you had. Same rules apply to T-Shirts. If you invest in the right t-shirt, your brand has staying power for DECADES. I graduated college 15 years ago. I won a department shirt at an event. I wear this shirt TODAY. It was a “Delta Brand” shirt. I don’t use those too much, but they are GREAT shirts! Especially the long sleeve ones. It still does its job. When I wear it, people ask me what years I went, etc. T-shirts are the best Brand Ambassador ANYONE can invest it.
Top 7 Custom T-Shirts 2017
Here we are going to discuss the best “Universal T-Shirts” of 2017. What does this mean? This means, these are the best shirts for “everybody”. Our Criteria was as follows:
- Best Fit for the Big and Little People
- Best Unisex Fit
- Largest Color Variety for the shirt
- Feel of shirt (Soft vs. Heavy)
- Best “give” of shirt
- Shirt that just looks GOOD on most people
We will get into the details of the other styles of t-shirts after this. But for now, let the games being.
1. Canvas Unisex Short Sleeve Jersey T-Shirt-3001
How did he make the Cut?
- Really Great Unisex Fit!
- Looks great on "most" people, no one will feel "left out" because it comes up to a 4XL!
- 4.2oz, 100% combed & ringspun cotton it just "feels" so nice and soft
- Has a nice "retail fit" to it, never "too bulky".
- 76 Color Options Available!
Also, out of all the shirts we offer, this shirt gets the highest "Referral Rate". Meaning, people see someone in the shirt and they ask them where they got it from.
2. District The Concert T-Shirt
- It comes in "Neon Colors" and Vibrant Colors, colors that make you smile
- It fits like a "Concert T-Shirt", the kind you get at shows
- Has a "comfortable softness
- Nice length and 4.3-ounce 100% soft spun cotton
3. Port & Company Essential Ring Spun Cotton T-Shirt
- Features 1 inch extra "length in the body", which means if you are bigger, it doesn't "ride up" as much and if you are slim, it gives you that "niiiice" look
- Comes in "Happy Colors" like "Orange Sherbet", "Candy Pink", "Eggplant"
- It's "Extra Soft" 100% Ring Spun cotton makes it "Durable and "smooth"
- 5.5-ounce so a nice "sturdy weight"
4. Anvil 980 Lightweight T-Shirt
How did it make the Cut?
- The Color Variety is just vibrant and beautiful, lots of "heather colors" available.
- Tear Away Label- you can take their label out and put yours in
- Double -needle sleeve and bottom hem- gives you more "support" in the shirt
- 4.5% It's Lightweight but not "flimsy"
5.LAT Ladies Fine Jersey T-Shirt 3516
- Longer-silhouette looks good on a variety of shapes, looks good on ALL the ladies
- Really Hot Colors
- 100% combed ringspun cotton
- Best Quality of Shirt for women hands DOWN! The quality is the BEST!
6. Hanes Men's 4.5 oz., 100% Ringspun Cotton nano-T® T-Shirt
- 100% Ringspun Cotton (feels great on your skin)
- Contemporary fit, it's not "fitted", but looks "Sleek"
- Tag-free neck label
- Color Variety is just really nice
7. Fruit of the Loom - HD Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt 3930
- Tightly-woven fabric lighter in weight but holds an imprint REALLY NICELY
- Preshunk 100% 5oz. high-density fabric for exceptional print clarity
- Comes up to a 6XL! We should be able to fit everyone all in the same color!
Each shirt we have shown you is nice because they are a “Great Quality” and they won’t “break the bank”. Now, each of these shirts would also look great with any type of imprinting method you like. I will be back to share the different types of imprinting processes available to you. However, you can see some imprinting variety here.
This is just a brief dip into the world of T-shirts, you can see some of our “custom designs here”. We customize your shirt from scratch. Just for you, basic T-Shirt design is only $100. I don’t want to brag, but we can make your shirt look something special.
If you want to see more T-Shirt options available, or get the ideas flowing. Please take a look in the catalog below.
Everything in the catalog INCLUDES a 1 color screen print. If you by chance want embroidery, as long as you are ordering at least 24 units, you would add $5.00 per unit (includes up to 10,000 stitches of embroidery)
1. Canvas Unisex Short Sleeve Jersey T-Shirt-3001
How did he make the Cut?
- Really Great Unisex Fit!
- Looks great on "most" people, no one will feel "left out" because it comes up to a 4XL!
- 4.2oz, 100% combed & ringspun cotton it just "feels" so nice and soft
- Has a nice "retail fit" to it, never "too bulky".
- 76 Color Options Available!
Also, out of all the shirts we offer, this shirt gets the highest "Referral Rate". Meaning, people see someone in the shirt and they ask them where they got it from.