better than LA Apparelāprobably the best USA-made blank you can get. a bit more expensive but higher quality, better fit, more ethically produced.
I run a brand in Brooklyn called Extra Vitamins and itās almost exclusively what we use. we also print (and tie dye) everything by hand in our studioāin case you want help getting stuff made or have more questions send me a message! would be cool to work with yāall āļø
Apr 8, 2024
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Hey Tyler, you can ignore all the other recs right away. My friends refer to me as the MERCH MASTERā¢ļø and Iāve become the go-to info person when itās time to make little silly shirts since Iāve spent the last decade making one off designs with different brands of t-shirts. Let me be your sensei.
LA Apparel is great, I use them most often because I think theyāre worth the premium. For the summer, their 6.5 oz shirts are light and come in a few fits (oversized, cropped, etc.). I think their 8.5 oz are also great but due to the weight they always end up holding their shape even once washed a dozen times. Not a bad thing, just never feels like it breaks in.
Comfort Colors are a great choice because theyāre mid-tier in terms of price and they age great. Just take into account the fade is drastic; black t-shirts end up grey over time which I like but some people might not. I think the garment dying has something to do with it. Only other gripe is quality control isnāt great; Iāve had batches come with messed up hems or collars. Doesnāt always happen, but it has on occasion. Iād stick to their heavyweight because although marked as heavy, it isnāt at all.
Hanes Beefy Tās are a long game t-shirt. They feel cheap and weird for the first 100 wears and then from 101 onwards theyāre perfectly broken in. Sure theyāre the ācheapā choice but thatās not a bad thing. Iām currently wearing a Jesus Piece band t-shirt I bought in 2020 ā itās perfect now.
As Colour is a relatively new contender thatās pitched to be the LA Apparel killer (spoiler: it isnāt). Although good they seem to be stacked up closer to Comfort Colors than LAA. Their heavy t feels closer to mid-weight than heavy, but itās still great for the summer. I also like their classic t-shirt, just fits snugger than what you might like. They have a new class -2ā which gives you the snug feeling with a cropped length; I love it.
If you need recs for print shops, I have one I use out of Brooklyn called WĆ¼nder. They do great printing and Iāve used them for shirts, totes, and even embroidery on hats. Excellent quality. Iām also a fan of Beyond Belief out of North Carolina (note: he is a friend of mine), he ships and his pricing is competitive. Quality is excellent too. Really comes down to how big of an order you have + how fast you need it. If you have any more questions feel free to reach out.
Apr 4, 2024
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Heavy (not soft, more like rugged), good seasonal colors, all reclaimed cotton, unisex, made in Los Angeles, California, USA, $80
Also, American Giant but they cost even more
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good blank t shirts
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or just take a long hike or go camping without the medicine and itāll still work wonders!
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