Bella Canvas 3001 vs Gildan 5000 vs Comfort Colors 1717 - Bestseller Comparison
Choosing the Best T-Shirt
In this video, Leah discusses how to choose the best t-shirt for your store. She showcases three of their best-selling t-shirts and explains the different factors to consider when choosing a t-shirt.
The Three Best-Selling T-Shirts
- Bella and Canvas 3001, Gildan 5000, and Comfort Colors 1717 are showcased as the three best-selling t-shirts.
- Although they look similar at first glance, details make all the difference.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a T-Shirt
Neckline Style
- All three have a standard crew neckline with a rib knit collar.
- Gildan 5000 has a collar without a seam while others have seams.
Sleeve Type
- These three are half sleeve style with regular sleeves.
- Other styles include long sleeve crew neck, Polo boyfriendti, etc.
Fit
- Bella and canvas is retail fit; Gildan is classic fit; Comfort colors shirt is relaxed fit.
- Retail fit falls naturally around your body while classic fit emphasizes comfort without being baggy.
- Relaxed fit will be looser and baggier than other fits.
Fabric Dimensions
- Bella and canvas has side seams while Gildan and Comfort colors don't.
- T-shirts with side seams have better structural support while tubular knit is less expensive.
Size
- Sizes can vary slightly by brand and fit but in general, t-shirt sizes will be pretty comparable to showcase size.
Fabric
- All shirts are made with 100% cotton.
- Combed cotton is extremely soft, smooth, and less likely to unravel or fray.
- Ring-spun cotton is finer, softer, and more durable but tends to be more expensive than regular cotton.
Fabric Thickness and Weight
- Lighter fabric may be more transparent for lighter colors such as white.
- Bella and canvas is made with a light fabric thickness and would be considered lightweight since they're each under 5 ounces per square yard.
Choosing the Right T-Shirt
In this section, the speaker discusses how to choose the right t-shirt to sell based on factors such as weather, comfort, durability, and cost.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a T-Shirt
- The garment should fit its purpose.
- Consider weather conditions when choosing a t-shirt.
- Durability is an important factor to consider when selecting a t-shirt.
- Cost is also an important consideration when choosing which t-shirts to sell.
Giveaway Announcement
In this section, the speaker announces a giveaway and provides instructions on how to enter.
How to Enter the Giveaway
- Comment your favorite t-shirt from our catalog.
- Follow the link provided in the video description for instructions on how to enter.
Conclusion
In this section, the speaker concludes by thanking viewers for watching and inviting them to ask questions or suggest products for review.
Final Thoughts
- Thank viewers for watching.
- Encourage viewers to ask questions or suggest products for review.