Comparison guide
Best Blank for DTG
Cotton bases that print sharp
Last updated September 14, 2026
For DTG, print on 100% ring-spun cotton. The combed surface holds fine detail and the cotton fibers take pretreat and ink the way DTG needs, so colors stay vivid and dark-garment underbases lay flat. Bella+Canvas 3001 and Comfort Colors 1717 are the go-to retail picks; Gildan 64000 Softstyle is the lower-cost ring-spun option.
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6 colors
Liberty Bags style number 8871
Windward Large Cotton Canvas Classic Resort Tote
$24.50
Retail $32.67
Why cotton, not blends
DTG ink and pretreat bond to cotton fibers. On a high-polyester blend the pretreat sits unevenly and dark-garment prints lose pop, so 100% cotton is the safe base every time. A cotton/poly blend can work for a soft vintage look, but the cotton content needs to lead.
Ring-spun beats open-end for detail
Ring-spun cotton is combed and twisted into a smoother yarn, so small text and fine gradients render cleanly. Open-end (carded) cotton is rougher, which softens fine detail. For a photoreal DTG print, pay up for ring-spun.
What to buy
Start with a smooth ring-spun tee in the color you print most. Use the cotton catalog below to filter by weight and brand, then order a sample before you commit a run.
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T-Shirt 167
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Sweatshirt 72
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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
39 colors
Gildan style number SF500
Unisex Softstyle® Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt
$18.60
Retail $24.80
20 colors
Independent Trading style number SS4001Y
Youth 8.5 oz. Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt
$19.05
Retail $25.40
8 colors
Comfort Colors style number 1467Y
Youth Garment-Dyed Lightweight Hooded Sweatshirt
$27.32
Retail $36.42
21 colors
Comfort Colors style number 1566
Unisex Garment-Dyed Crewneck Sweatshirt
$32.27
Retail $43.03
Bag 26
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6 colors
Liberty Bags style number 8871
Windward Large Cotton Canvas Classic Resort Tote
$24.50
Retail $32.67
6 colors
Liberty Bags style number 8872
Carmel Classic XL Cotton Canvas Resort Tote
$27.71
Retail $36.93
10 colors
Independent Trading style number INDDUFBAG
29L Day Tripper Duffel Bag
$25.56
Retail $34.09
1 color
Liberty Bags style number 5778
Clear Stadium 2-Pocket Fanny Pack/Crossbody Bag
$15.80
Retail $21.05
Tank Top 16
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34 colors
Comfort Colors style number 9360
Unisex Garment-Dyed Heavyweight Tank Top
$10.02
Retail $13.37
Hat 16
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8 colors
Team 365 style number TT802Y
Youth Zone Peformance Trucker Cap by Yupoong
$11.12
Retail $13.90
3 colors
Yupoong style number 5789M
Premium Five-Panel Curved Bill Snapback Cap
$10.67
Retail $14.21
Pants 12
7 colors
Comfort Colors style number 1469
Unisex Garment-Dyed Lightweight Sweatpants
$28.95
Retail $38.60
3 colors
Independent Trading style number PRM16PNT
Youth Lightweight Special Blend Sweatpants
$18.17
Retail $24.22
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
Polo Shirt 9
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
5 colors
Team 365 style number TT21CW
Women's Command Snag-Protection Colorblock Polo
$20.60
Retail $25.75
Jacket 6
20 colors
Independent Trading style number EXP54LWZ
Men's Lightweight Windbreaker Full-Zip Jacket
$27.11
Retail $36.15
2 colors
Independent Trading style number EXP560V
Men's Insulated Canvas Workwear Vest
$54.59
Retail $72.77
Accessories 2
Shorts 1
6 colors
Comfort Colors style number 1468
Unisex Garment-Dyed Lightweight Sweat Shorts
$22.25
Retail $29.66
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