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Custom T-Shirts Wholesale

With custom t-shirts, decorators expect a canvas that can present their killer design idea; something that can speak to the brand itself and the community around it. There definitely are a lot of possibilities, but turning a t-shirt into a work of art is easier said than done. Especially when the garments come in a wide variety of colors and styles made of different fabrics and fabric blends.

Let’s make it easier for you.

The first step is obviously groundwork. As they say, a warm-up should come before the heavy lifting. Here’s a breakdown.

Custom T-Shirts Wholesale

There are several ways to customize t-shirts in bulk, each with its own strengths:

Screen Printing:

This tried-and-true method is perfect for vibrant designs that will have a lasting finish. It works well on large orders.

Direct-to-Garment (DTG):

DTG is how you can print high-resolution designs in vibrant colors directly onto the fabric. Choose this if you want all intricate details present or if you’re printing photographic images. DTG might have limitations on certain fabric types.

Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV):

Heat-activated vinyl is how you do quick and easy customizations. For smaller orders or personalized items, you can settle with HTV.

Direct-To-Film (DTF):

This is a multi-step process where the print is transferred directly on to a film first. Then an adhesive is applied to the ink on the film before undergoing high-temperature curation. The film is then heat-pressed to the garment. DTF is an efficient choice for larger production volumes.

Sublimation:

This technique dyes the fabric itself with your design, delivering a smooth finish. It works best on light-colored, polyester-based fabrics.

Embroidery:

You can also go for the classic custom embroidered t-shirts. Embroidery is how the apparel’s fabric or other materials can be decorated with a needle and a thread. This can be done manually or with machines.

YouApparel’s Top T-Shirt Style Recommendations For Customization

Every blank apparel can be customized. But some of them are just built for perfect customizations, exactly turning up how the decorators want them to be. The following are the top styles that our customers just love decorating, coming under a price range between $3.14 and $10.56 per piece. Some of them are among the most preferred blank t-shirt styles that we receive in our custom orders.

Next Level N6210 CVC Crewneck

Next Level N6210 CVC Crewneck

Need a cost-effective option that your customers will keep wanting more? The N6210 is a combed ringspun cotton-polyester jersey blend that's both very soft and just the right kind of stretchy. This everyday tee is a crowd pleaser offering superb comfort with a roomy feel, great fit, and impressively reduced shrinkage. The combed ring-spun cotton has all the impurities removed so you can print on a clean canvas. The cotton also imparts the softness to this tee, while the polyester in its fabric makes it more durable. This iconic blank Next Level tee starts at $5.17 in YouApparel; a steal single-piece pricing which only gets better for custom t-shirt bulk orders.

Recommended Customization Method

* Based on Customer Reviews
Screen Printing
Embroidery
Heat Transfer Vinyl
DTF
Gildan G500 Crewneck

Gildan G500 Crewneck

Contrary to popular belief that Gildan is beginning to lose their foothold in the wholesale custom apparel market, the brand is as strong as ever. Especially with the Gildan G500. The 100% preshrunk heavy cotton tee comes in over 70 different colors, with some of them featuring different blends of cotton and polyester. The tee is super affordable and amazing for screen printing according to our budget-conscious customers, and we get a lot of custom t-shirt embroidery orders on the G500. Gildan custom t-shirts are quite popular in the market, and the G500 is one of the brand’s finest HTV friendly t-shirts at super affordable wholesale prices starting at $3.14; among the most value-priced styles in YouApparel.

Recommended Customization Method

* Based on Customer Reviews
DTF
Embroidery
Screen Printing
Heat Transfer Vinyl
DTG
Bella+Canvas 3001CVC Crewneck

Bella+Canvas 3001CVC Crewneck

This one is an absolute bestseller. Has been for a while. The 3001CVC from Bella+Canvas was once a game changer when it first came out, and still remains an all time favorite to this day. If you want the most popular crewneck t-shirt for customization, go for the airlume combed ringspun cotton and polyester blend 3001CVC. Compared to the G500, this offering, starting at $5.44 per piece, from Bella+Canvas comes in an unreal 80+ colors. It’s amazingly soft with a retail fit and unisex sizing, making it a wise pick for retailers also. If embroidery is what you have in mind, this tee will deliver. Doesn’t mean it isn’t fit for screen printing however. It can easily steal hearts with creative prints.

Recommended Customization Method

* Based on Customer Reviews
DTF
Screen Printing
Embroidery
DTG
UltraClub 8420 Cool & Dry Sport Performance Interlock T-Shirt

UltraClub 8420 Cool & Dry Sport Performance Interlock T-Shirt

If you intend to invest in bulk custom t-shirt orders, the 8420 is yet another solid pick. Starting at $6.55 per piece in YouApparel, it stands slightly higher in our price tier compared to Next Level tees. But when it comes to customization, especially heat transfers, this tee is guaranteed to never disappoint. The pricing mostly attributes to its 100% micro-polyester fabric which gives it impressive moisture-wicking and sun-protection properties (UPF 30+). The 8420 is highly pill resistant and snag resistant. If custom athletic t-shirts are what you need, we recommend checking this one out.

Recommended Customization Method

* Based on Customer Reviews
Sublimation
Heat Transfer Vinyl
Embroidery
UltraClub 8400 Cool & Dry Sport T-Shirt

UltraClub 8400 Cool & Dry Sport T-Shirt

The 8400 is the pricey one in this bunch. Starting at $10.56 per piece, it’s a classic renowned for its quality, fit, and incredible comfort. In the mid-end price range, the 8400 reigns supreme in YouApparel, particularly among our customers who want custom baseball t-shirts. With its 100% polyester mesh fabric, the 8400 also comes with moisture-wicking and even better sun-protection than the 8420 (UPF 40+). It offers a true athletic fit, is highly customization-friendly and tagless. Though the color options are limited, this one sells a lot and fast in our store. Undeniably perfect as custom athletic t-shirts for a team

Recommended Customization Method

* Based on Customer Reviews
DTF
DTG
Heat Transfer