Navy is the workhorse of corporate, uniform, and school programs: conservative enough for a trade show, sharp enough for spirit wear. It sits with black, white, and heather in the top tier of wholesale volume and is often the safe pick when a client can't decide.
Quick take
- Best for
- The workhorse of corporate, uniform, and school programs: conservative enough for a trade show, sharp enough for spirit wear.
- Watch out
- Whites and brights need A first layer of (usually white) ink printed under the design on dark garments. It stops the dark fabric from showing through and keeps colors bright. and A quick burst of heat applied between ink layers during screen printing. It gels the first color so the next color can print over it without mixing. ; on 50/50s and performance poly the On polyester, fabric dye can bleed up into an ink layer after heat is applied, especially with light inks on dark poly. Results in a washed-out or discolored print over time. and white prints turn ice blue.
Navy categories
Sweatshirt
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63 colors
Bella + Canvas style number 3719
Unisex Sponge Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt
$27.18
Retail $36.23
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20 colors
Independent Trading style number EXP54LWZ
Men's Lightweight Windbreaker Full-Zip Jacket
$27.11
Retail $36.15
Where it sells
Company stores, trades and field crews, yacht clubs, PTAs, and any team with navy in its colors keep it moving year-round. It hides dirt better than white and reads less severe than black, which is exactly why HR departments keep choosing it for staff shirts.
Printing on navy
Navy is dark: whites and brights need an A first layer of (usually white) ink printed under the design on dark garments. It stops the dark fabric from showing through and keeps colors bright. and A quick burst of heat applied between ink layers during screen printing. It gels the first color so the next color can print over it without mixing. , and DTG needs dark-shirt A liquid sprayed onto dark garments before DTG printing. It reacts with the ink to improve adhesion and helps white ink stay bright on dark fabric. just like black. On navy 50/50s and performance poly the On polyester, fabric dye can bleed up into an ink layer after heat is applied, especially with light inks on dark poly. Results in a washed-out or discolored print over time. (navy bleeding through a white print turns it ice blue), so use low-bleed or poly-specific white and keep cure temps down on blends.
Pairings and alternatives
White, athletic gold, and silver-gray are the classic navy art colors; coral and orange give it a modern retail twist. For clients building a range, heather navy softens the look for retail, and royal is the louder sibling when navy reads too quiet on a spirit-wear table.
Browse Navy by category
Navy runs nearly as deep as black, heaviest in tees, fleece, and headwear. Each row previews the best-ranked navy styles in a category; the count and the Shop all link open the full set.
T-Shirt 220
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Sweatshirt 129
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63 colors
Bella + Canvas style number 3719
Unisex Sponge Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt
$27.18
Retail $36.23
7 colors
Bella + Canvas style number 3719Y
Youth Sponge Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt
$23.66
Retail $31.54
7 colors
Bella + Canvas style number 3719T
Toddler Sponge Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirt
$21.57
Retail $28.75
29 colors
Gildan style number SF000
Unisex Softstyle® Midweight Crewneck Sweatshirt
$14.37
Retail $20.04
15 colors
Gildan style number SF500B
Youth Softstyle® Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt
$16.71
Retail $22.29
8 colors
Team 365 style number TT31HW
Women's Zone Sonic Heather Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover
$21.42
Retail $26.78
41 colors
Bella + Canvas style number 3901
Unisex Sponge Fleece Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt
$25.64
Retail $34.17
39 colors
Gildan style number SF500
Unisex Softstyle® Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt
$18.60
Retail $24.80
Hat 57
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8 colors
Team 365 style number TT802Y
Youth Zone Peformance Trucker Cap by Yupoong
$11.12
Retail $13.90
Tank Top 29
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34 colors
Comfort Colors style number 9360
Unisex Garment-Dyed Heavyweight Tank Top
$10.02
Retail $13.37
Polo Shirt 24
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5 colors
Team 365 style number TT51HW
Women's Zone Sonic Heather Performance Polo
$16.48
Retail $20.60
5 colors
Team 365 style number TT51HY
Youth Zone Sonic Heather Performance Polo
$16.48
Retail $20.60
5 colors
Team 365 style number TT21C
Men's Command Snag-Protection Colorblock Polo
$20.60
Retail $25.75
Jacket 21
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20 colors
Independent Trading style number EXP54LWZ
Men's Lightweight Windbreaker Full-Zip Jacket
$27.11
Retail $36.15
3 colors
Independent Trading style number EXP99CNB
Men's Water-Resistant Windbreaker Coach’s Jacket
$39.26
Retail $52.34
8 colors
Independent Trading style number EXP54LWP
Unisex Lightweight Quarter-Zip Windbreaker Pullover Jacket
$28.05
Retail $37.41
6 colors
Independent Trading style number EXP95NB
Men's Water-Resistant Hooded Windbreaker
$40.35
Retail $53.80
Bag 21
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Pants 17
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4 colors
Bella + Canvas style number 3725
Unisex Sponge Fleece Straight Leg Sweatpants
$29.70
Retail $39.61
10 colors
Bella + Canvas style number 4737
Unisex 10 oz. Heavyweight Sweatpants
$33.23
Retail $44.31
8 colors
Gildan style number SF100
Unisex Softstyle® Midweight Pocket Sweatpants
$23.16
Retail $30.88
14 colors
Independent Trading style number IND20PNT
Men's Midweight Fleece Sweatpants
$26.03
Retail $34.71
Accessories 9
4 colors
Liberty Bags style number FT007SC
12 oz. Neoprene Slim Can and Bottle Holder
$2.03
Retail $2.70
Shorts 8
2 colors
Independent Trading style number PRM50STTD
Unisex Tie-Dyed Fleece Shorts
$24.56
Retail $32.73
5 colors
Team 365 style number TT115B
Unisex Zone Performance Reversible Shorts
$14.83
Retail $18.54
5 colors
Team 365 style number TT115BY
Youth Zone Performance Reversible Shorts
$14.83
Retail $18.54
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