Hey Blazeanthonio! We're so glad we could help out! If you're just getting started, you're in the right spot- We've got hours of content on our channel geared towards getting you up and running!
That's a great suggestion! We can totally do another video with more streetwear-type styles, maybe even toss that new rebranded American Apparel (Alstyle) 1701 in there too!
Hey Jared! The DT6000 is a great 60/40 cotton polyblend tee, but in white it can feel a little on the "thin" side as a blended fabric. For a comparable fit, we love the District DT104 (that we feature in this video). With it being 100% ring spun cotton it's still 4.3 oz but feels a little bit thicker. Even the Next Level 3600 and the Bella + Canvas 3001 we show here in this video are still right in the 4.2-4.3oz fabric range. If your worried about it being "see-through" bumping up to a heavier cotton could help, like the 6oz Port & Company PC600 Bouncer Tee or the 5.5 oz Beach Wash Garment Dye PC099, however, the sleeves will fit a little more relaxed than the District.
Hi Dave, you said NL 3600 is your favorite but at the end it felt like BC may be a better/preferred choice by most customers. Which one would you choose to start a pod store?
Hey Soul Lion, I do prefer the NL 3600 for the price and fit ratio- If you have the budget for Bella + Canvas and/or your audience prefers the high-end, fashionable fit, then the Bella 3001 is definitely the one to go to. It's considered as the industry-standard for a high quality, widely available t-shirt blank. The Bella option has many more available colorways too. But you can't go wrong with either.
@@transferexpress tk u, though I am a bit confused, maybe because I am using pod fulfillers, the NL 3600 is always more expensive than the BC 3001, but are you saying the BC 3001 is a step up from the NL 3600, I thought it was the opposite. I personally have a bit of an issue with how thin BC is even though it is the same weight as the NL the NL doesn't feel as thin and has a better hand feel. So I guess the question is if they are the exact same price (which they pretty much are when using Awkward Styles to fulfill orders) which would you go for? And thanks for taking the time to even reply to me 🙏 PS. You did mention one of my concerns with NL which is the snugness of the sleeves.
That will happen if/when certain suppliers put the 3001 on sale. The 3600 is usually slightly less expensive historically. That's a super tough call though, some customers prefer the thinner fabrics while others prefer slightly thicker. Both are great canvases for printing- I'd go with the one you personally prefer.
Great video Dave So very helpful to me This is Melissa form Outdoors with the Morgans ( Morgans off the leash is my little RU-vid channel) I have missed the last few webinars but hope to see you on the next one
Absolutely, we're always happy to help! I do believe several of these brands (with the exception of Port & Company) are available in Europe through distributors like Wordan's
Can we get a USA made recommendation? I've been thinking about grabbing a Bayside 5000 which is a 100% ringspun cotton. There are some that put a premium on origin. Any thoughts
That's a great idea Chad, we'll have to revisit this with made in the USA options only! Bayside is a good choice, but we've also been a fan of the Volunteer Knitwear™ All-American Tee (VL100). American Apparel has the 2001A that's still made in the USA and Bella + Canvas has the 3001U that's also American made!
Joshua, the shirt with the "Made in the USA" print is the PC54 Core Cotton Tee we feature first in the video, just in the 'Natural' colorway. We actually printed that exact shirt hanging in the background in this video covering Heat Printing Basics: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2ALYDB0bYqg.html
Great question Julie! Our plastisol inks move with the garments like traditional screen print inks. Many of these options we covered here use pre-shrunk ring spun cotton to minimize shrinking in the wash and all printed shirts should be ran on a tumble-dry low setting for maximum lifespan. 100% cotton garments have been a standard in apparel printing. You'll find the lowest cost blanks typically use the cheapest materials and have the most issues in the wash. We prefer Port and Company blanks over Gildan, Hanes and Fruit of The Loom for this reason.
Hi Youssef, We are just comparing different t-shirts here in this video, however you can search, see pricing and purchase all of these styles and more at the wholesale apparel section at Transfer Express: www.transferexpress.com/apparel
Any cotton fibers will shrink when exposed to high heat temperatures (like in a clothes dryer), but you'll typically pay for what you get with shirts that shrink less than others. Look for premium ring spun cotton t-shirts like the Next Level 3600, Bella + Canvas 3001 or Alternative 1070
No, it's structured with the standard ribbing, but I (Dave) have a fairly beefy neck and Port & Company shirts are comfortable to wear- One style I wish I would have included here is the PC450 Fan favorite- It's at the top of my list here in 2023. Now, some of the more inexpensive Port and Company Hoodies have a pretty tight neckline.
