The classic tee matchup

3 garments

Best for screen printing

Gildan 2000 Unisex Ultra Cotton® T-Shirt

Excellent rating at 6 oz/yd².

Best for DTF transfer

Gildan 2000 Unisex Ultra Cotton® T-Shirt

Good rating at 6 oz/yd².

Side-by-side garment comparison
GarmentGildan 2000 Unisex Ultra Cotton® T-ShirtUnisex Ultra Cotton® T-ShirtGildan · 2000BELLA + CANVAS 3001 Jersey TeeJersey TeeBELLA + CANVAS · 3001Next Level 3600 Unisex Cotton T-ShirtUnisex Cotton T-ShirtNext Level · 3600+ Add garmentAdd from any product card while you browse
Overview
CategoryT-ShirtsT-ShirtsT-Shirts
Colors (differs between garments)619646
Sizes (differs between garments)S–5XLXS–5XLS–6XL
Fabric & construction
Fabric composition (differs between garments)100% cottonNot stated100% combed ring-spun cotton
Fabric weight (differs between garments)6 oz/yd²4.2 oz/yd²4.3 oz/yd²
Fabric typeNot statedNot statedNot stated
Yarn (differs between garments)18 singlescombed · ring-spun · Airlume · 32 singlescombed · ring-spun · 32 singles
Side-seamed (differs between garments)Not statedYesYes
Collar (differs between garments)Rib collarCoverstitched collar and sleevesSet-in 1x1 baby rib collar
Stitching (differs between garments)Not statedSide seamsSide seams
Label typeTear-away labelTear-away labelTear-away label
Country of origin (differs between garments)Dominican Republic, Honduras, Haiti, NicaraguaHonduras, Nicaragua, United StatesHonduras, Nicaragua
Fit
Fit category (differs between garments)ClassicNot statedNot stated
Cut for (differs between garments)UnisexNot statedUnisex
Body length29" (size M)29" (size M)29" (size M)
Body width (differs between garments)20" (size M)20" (size M)20 1/2" (size M)
Size range (differs between garments)S–5XLXS–5XLS–6XL
StretchNot statedNot statedNot stated
Decoration
Screen printing (differs between garments)ExcellentUnknownExcellent
DTF transferGoodGoodGood
DTG printing (differs between garments)ExcellentUnknownExcellent
Embroidery (differs between garments)ExcellentConditionalConditional
Heat transferGoodGoodGood
Sublimation (differs between garments)Not RecommendedUnknownNot Recommended
Decoration warnings (differs between garments)Sublimation: Not RecommendedEmbroidery: ConditionalEmbroidery: Conditional; Sublimation: Not Recommended
Production considerations (differs between garments)Not statedLightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
Business
Inventory confidence (differs between garments)61 of 61 colors in stock96 of 96 colors in stock46 of 46 colors in stock
Sustainability (differs between garments)OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cottonNot statedFair Labor Association
Best use cases (differs between garments)sustainability-minded brands, premium heavyweight merch — and merch runs, event shirts, and everyday retail printing.Merch runs, event shirts, and everyday retail printing.sustainability-minded brands — and merch runs, event shirts, and everyday retail printing.
Closest substitute (differs between garments)Gildan 5000L Women's Heavy Cotton™ T-ShirtBELLA + CANVAS 3201 Men's Heather CVC Raglan TeeNext Level 3200 Unisex Cotton V-Neck T-Shirt

Attributes are parsed from manufacturer product data; “Not stated” means the manufacturer copy doesn't specify it. Decoration ratings are VisePrint guidance — always test before a full production run. No pricing is published in this catalog, so no value award is made. Inventory reflects the last catalog sync on July 12, 2026.

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