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Comfort Colors is the shirt people ask for by name. Heavyweight ringspun cotton, garment dyed so the color sits in the fiber rather than on it, and a relaxed cut that looks broken in on the first wear instead of the fiftieth. It costs more than a standard tee and it is worth it for anything someone will actually keep.
Why it is different
Standard tees are dyed as yarn and then sewn. Comfort Colors garments are sewn and then dyed as finished shirts, which is what produces the soft hand and the slightly uneven, muted color. The palette is the real draw: chalky pastels, washed earth tones and faded brights that no standard catalog carries. Weight: around 6.1 ounces, noticeably heavier than a 5.3 ounce Gildan. Fit: relaxed and boxy, with a wider body than a fitted Bella + Canvas. Feel: soft immediately, softer after every wash. Look: vintage from day one, which is the whole point.
What to know before ordering
Because these are garment dyed, color varies slightly between dye lots. That variation is a feature on a single shirt and a problem on a set of forty that has to match, so order the whole run at once rather than adding to it later. They also shrink less than a standard tee, and the boxy cut means most people size down rather than up if they want a normal fit.
Printing on them
DTF sits beautifully on garment dyed cotton. The print stays soft and the muted garment color makes bright ink look better than it does on a stark white blank. We print these for boutiques, coffee shops, small brands and anyone selling a shirt at a price point where the garment has to justify itself.
Blank or printed
Buy them blank by the piece with no minimum, or send us your artwork and we will print them. Either way, one is a valid order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Comfort Colors fit compared to Gildan?
Boxier and heavier. Same numeric size, wider body, shorter relative length. Most people who want a fitted look size down.
Do they shrink?
Less than a standard tee, because they were already washed during the dye process. Expect minimal shrinkage in cold wash.
Will the colors match exactly across an order?
Very close, but garment dye varies slightly by lot. Order everything at once if it has to match.
Is there a minimum?
No, blank or printed.
Can I get my own design printed on these?
Yes. Send the artwork and we will proof it on the garment color you pick.
Comfort Colors is the shirt people ask for by name. Heavyweight ringspun cotton, garment dyed so the color sits in the fiber rather than on it, and a relaxed cut that looks broken in on the first wear instead of the fiftieth. It costs more than a standard tee and it is worth it for anything someone will actually keep.
Why it is different
Standard tees are dyed as yarn and then sewn. Comfort Colors garments are sewn and then dyed as finished shirts, which is what produces the soft hand and the slightly uneven, muted color. The palette is the real draw: chalky pastels, washed earth tones and faded brights that no standard catalog carries. Weight: around 6.1 ounces, noticeably heavier than a 5.3 ounce Gildan. Fit: relaxed and boxy, with a wider body than a fitted Bella + Canvas. Feel: soft immediately, softer after every wash. Look: vintage from day one, which is the whole point.
What to know before ordering
Because these are garment dyed, color varies slightly between dye lots. That variation is a feature on a single shirt and a problem on a set of forty that has to match, so order the whole run at once rather than adding to it later. They also shrink less than a standard tee, and the boxy cut means most people size down rather than up if they want a normal fit.
Printing on them
DTF sits beautifully on garment dyed cotton. The print stays soft and the muted garment color makes bright ink look better than it does on a stark white blank. We print these for boutiques, coffee shops, small brands and anyone selling a shirt at a price point where the garment has to justify itself.
Blank or printed
Buy them blank by the piece with no minimum, or send us your artwork and we will print them. Either way, one is a valid order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Comfort Colors fit compared to Gildan?
Boxier and heavier. Same numeric size, wider body, shorter relative length. Most people who want a fitted look size down.
Do they shrink?
Less than a standard tee, because they were already washed during the dye process. Expect minimal shrinkage in cold wash.
Will the colors match exactly across an order?
Very close, but garment dye varies slightly by lot. Order everything at once if it has to match.
Is there a minimum?
No, blank or printed.
Can I get my own design printed on these?
Yes. Send the artwork and we will proof it on the garment color you pick.
