Comfort Colors: All You Need To Know About Their Awesomeness
By: Jennifer Posted on: Sep 8, 2023Which apparel manufacturer comes to your mind when you think about purchasing clothing that’s comfortable and stylish and offers a wide array of color options?
Should be a bit difficult to answer if you are familiar with the wholesale apparel industry.
Many brands are offering a variety of garments in a variety of styles. While some of them focus on keeping their lineup budget-friendly, many others offer notably higher quality but with bigger price tags. Comfort Colors is just another brand that focuses on comfort, style & color choices.
But what makes them special though?
With the industry brimming with brands, both individuals and businesses are actively attempting to discover a brand that delivers garments of high quality and comfort at affordable prices. Comfort Colors established themselves at the forefront, offering exactly that and more to the point that the keyword ‘comfort color t-shirts wholesale’ is increasing in search volume on the internet every year.
Do you love t-shirts in faded colors that are just the right kind of soft and offer a relaxed fit? You’ll love Comfort Colors. That's the idea behind the brand anyway.
Comfort Colors: History
Originally founded in the 1970s, the brand ‘Comfort Colors’ came into existence many years later in 1995. In 2015, renowned brand ‘Gildan’ acquired the company retaining the name as well as the distinctive look and feel of garments Comfort Colors is famous for.
Comfort Colors, before its acquisition by Gildan, originally pioneered the industry-leading dyeing techniques that are prevalent even today. They offer a diverse range of garments including tees, tank tops, sweatshirts, hoodies, and more, engineered for softness and durability using USA-grown cotton.
Comfort Colors: Signature
The weathered look and soft feel of Comfort Colors shirts are a result of their signature combination of garment dyeing and washing. They employ many variations in their dyeing techniques to impart unique characteristics to their apparel.
Garment-Dyeing
Garment dyeing is the process of dyeing a fabric after the item itself is manufactured. The technique results in subtle variations of a garment’s color, as the fabric isn’t pre-dyed like in traditional piece dyeing.
The brand pioneered three dyeing techniques.
Pigment Dyeing - This technique uses pigments instead of dyes to produce a washed, vintage look. This is because pigments, with binding agents, attach themselves to the surface of the fabric. The method used by Comfort Colors is also quite eco-friendly.
Reactive Colors - Also referred to as Direct Colors, this technique uses soluble organic dyes only. A chemical reaction process on the dyes gives vibrant colors and great color-fastness to the garment. This technique ensures the color doesn’t fade or change for years.
Pigment Sprays - As the name suggests, the dye is sprayed onto the garment, instead of giving it a dye bath. The color concentrations of spraying ensure random, unique patterns and textures.
Garment Washing
Garment washing is the process of pre-washing a fabric just after it’s constructed. Comfort Colors often perform multiple garment washes to give the garment a lived-in look.
Garment washing can be done in many ways too.
- Enzyme-Wash using Enzymes
- Stone-Wash using Volcano Rocks
- Pigment-Wash using Pigments
- Acid Wash using Chloride.
Comfort Colors: Our Bestsellers
Some products tend to resonate more than others. Though we recommend everything from Comfort Colors simply because they are just too good, we thought it’d be best to give you a list of bestsellers from our Comfort Colors wholesale catalog.
Comfort Colors Heavyweight Color Blast Tee 1745
The most in-demand Color Blast Comfort Colors tee in our inventory. Made from 100% USA-grown ring-spun cotton, this t-shirt is an all-season bestseller in YouApparel. The brand’s Color Blast process combined with pigment dyeing gives this t-shirt a unique appearance and color. A worthy addition to your Comfort Colors bulk order.
Comfort Colors Adult Heavyweight RS Long Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt C4410
Another classic from the brand, and a testament to their commitment to stay trendy and innovative. The Comfort Colors C4410 long-sleeve t-shirt is pre-shrunk, garment-dyed, and made with sustainably-grown USA cotton. The left chest pocket adds more functionality while the double-needle stitched collar and bottom hem promise a snug fit. This one is a decent choice for apparel stores to add to their Comfort Colors custom t-shirt catalog.
Comfort Colors Adult Hooded Sweatshirt 1567
Soft-washed and garment-dyed, the Comfort Colors 1567 is easily one of the best offerings from the brand, period. It’s made with an 80/20 ring-spun cotton-polyester blend, making it a great choice for people who prioritize durability. The quality of the cotton and the blend itself makes the garment breathable and lightweight. Despite being classified as a sweatshirt, it does come with a jersey-lined hood with drawcords. Another great pick if you are looking to purchase blank Comfort Colors sweatshirts wholesale for customization.
Comfort Colors Adult Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt 1580
Similar to 1567, Comfort Colors 1580 Quarter-Zip is also soft-washed, garment-dyed, and made with an 80/20 cotton-poly blend. The side-seamed sweatshirt features ribbed cuffs and a waistband just the way everyone likes it. It’s also the most in-demand Comfort Colors quarter-zip sweatshirt in our collection.
Comfort Colors Ladies' Midweight V-Neck T-Shirt C3199
A women’s Comfort Colors t-shirt that is quite popular among our customers despite the limited color choices, the C3199 is 100% USA cotton with cap sleeves and a semi-fitted silhouette. Soft-washed and garment-dyed, this V-neck women’s t-shirt has a distinctive appeal. Superior comfort and affordability are the main reasons why this t-shirt still stays on top of our sales charts. Explore more alternatives for women in our wholesale Comfort Colors V-neck t-shirt catalog.
Comfort Colors Adult Heavyweight T-Shirt C1717
If heavyweight is the keyword, the Comfort Colors C1717 is where your search ends. This unisex short-sleeve t-shirt is also 100% ring-spun USA cotton; preshrunk, soft-washed, and garment-dyed. It’s breathable and retains more heat without compromising on comfort. But what’s truly unique about this style is the color choices. The C1717 comes in over 70 different colors, which makes it a top pick for resellers who want to add custom Comfort Colors apparel to their inventory.
Comfort Colors Adult Heavyweight RS Long-Sleeve T-Shirt C6014
It’s obvious why this one is also among the bestselling Comfort Colors shirts in YouApparel. If the C1717’s short sleeve deters you or if the pocket in the C4410 long sleeve makes it a no-go, the C6014 Comfort Colors Long Sleeve t-shirt is what you need. Long sleeves, no pocket, 100% cotton, preshrunk, soft-washed and garment-dyed, and comes in around 56 colors. You don’t need any more reason to purchase this masterpiece in bulk.
Comfort Colors: Color Chart
Comfort Colors: Custom T-Shirts
You are now more familiar with the brand. But did you know that most apparel stores buy Comfort Colors shirts in bulk for customization? These shirts are made to last and become even more awesome with catchy designs on them. If you’ve found the Comfort Colors shirt you’re looking for, drop by our built-in Custom Design Creator Tool on the site to freely customize your pick by uploading your design or by using 10,000+ free designs from our library.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Gildan own Comfort Colors?
Yes, Comfort Colors was acquired by Gildan in 2015, and is now part of the family along with other brands like Anvil, American Apparel, GoldToe, etc.
Q: What’s the reason behind the popularity of Comfort Colors?
Primarily the brand’s commitment to consistently manufacturing high-quality, comfortable, and durable clothing. The quality is evident even in the stitching.
Q: What makes Comfort Colors apparel so comfortable?
Comfort Colors employs a variety of dyeing techniques they pioneered. For example, they use garment dyes on some products during which the garment is washed and dried multiple times to give it a soft, lived-in feeling before it joins our inventory.
Q: Does Comfort Colors have good competitors?
They do. ComfortWash by Hanes, Inspired Dye by Next Level, Beach Wash by Port & Company, and Garment Dyed by Champion just to name a few. However, Comfort Colors still outpaces its rivals with consistent craftsmanship and superior fabric quality.