Journal
The best shirts to use at a custom shirt bar
The blanks we reach for most, and when each one is the right call.
The garment matters as much as the print. A great design on a scratchy blank ends up in a drawer; the same design on a soft, well-fitting tee gets worn for years. Here's what we keep on the wall and when we reach for each.
Bella+Canvas 3001 — the house favorite
This is our default for a reason. It's a soft, retail-fit tee that feels like something guests already own, in a deep color range and a full size run. If you want a shirt people actually wear out of the event, start here.
Gildan — value at volume
When the headcount is big and the budget is tight, Gildan delivers a solid, familiar blank at a friendlier per-shirt cost. It's the workhorse for festivals and large corporate runs where volume is the priority.
Fleece hoodies — the premium upgrade
For milestone events, holiday parties, and cooler-weather nights, swapping tees for hoodies turns the giveaway into a keeper. Same live press moment, a garment guests keep in rotation all winter.
Richardson 112 & Flexfit — add a hat station
If you want a second line to spread the crowd, a hat bar pairs perfectly. Guests grab a Richardson 112 trucker or a Flexfit cap and pick a heat-applied patch — a fast, popular add-on next to the shirts.
Not sure which mix fits your crowd? Tell us the audience and the budget and we'll load the wall with the right blanks and colors.
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Send the basics and we will come back with a shirt bar plan sized to your crowd.
- One flat price — blanks, printing, crew, and setup rolled together.
- We bring the tables, presses, garment wall, and design menu.
- Deposit holds the date; the rest is due after the event.