Branded apparel is only as effective as its base garment. While a creative design and a strong colour choice are important, at AWDis we know that choosing a blank T-shirt purpose-built to accommodate your decoration is essential.
Selecting the wrong garment can sink even the most incredible design, but with a market offering so many options, what are the best-quality blank T-shirts for you? Let AWDis show you how to select a blank T-shirt that aligns with your vision and gives your brand the best chance of succeeding.
Why Material is Everything in Blank Tees
The visual power of a T-shirt is often dependent on its construction. When looking for the best-quality blank T-shirts, it’s important to consider the materials they are made from and the benefits these materials offer to both the designer and the wearer.
One of the best materials to look out for – and one that can be found across all of the AWDis ranges – is 100% ringspun cotton. Softer than regular cotton, this material is an amazing choice for branded apparel that makes wearers feel confident and comfortable while enhancing your brand visibility.
Garments like our Oversized 100 T utilise ringspun cotton to provide a smooth print surface that retains ink precision and produces vivid, clear imagery. It’s compatible with so many decoration methods – including direct-to-fabric (DTG), embroidery and screen printing – making it a versatile option for your branding.
For some, building a brand with quality apparel might require a garment made from a purposefully curated fabric blend. Comfort is important, but if you’re launching a sports- or fitness-related campaign, for example, it’s important to present yourself appropriately with a T-shirt that boasts a mix of performance properties.
Take our Cool Urban Fitness T, for example. Its cotton-polyester blend offers a comfortable, lightweight fit while being stretchy and moisture-wicking for physical activity. A tee that looks great and functions on multiple levels can be the perfect canvas for portraying the multifaceted strengths of your brand, so blends like this can be very strong options to consider.
Worth Its Weight: Always Look at GSM
Alongside material, weight is an integral aspect of determining the perfect T-shirt for your brand. GSM (Grams per Square Metre) is not only important for styling purposes – with items like our Signature Heavyweight T providing an essential boxy, streetwear fit – but also for compatibility with your chosen decoration method.
Let’s take a look at which weight category you should choose depending on your creative goal:
- Lightweight (140-150 GSM): Perfect for warm summer days and fashionable fits, this weight category is one of the best for screen printing and DTG decoration. These methods apply ink directly to the fibres, keeping the T-shirt lightweight and airy.
- Heavyweight (200+ GSM): The best weight for durable, premium streetwear, this weight category is ideal for high-end branding campaigns that utilise tactile decoration. The best T-shirt weight for embroidery, it holds threads without compromising their tight integrity, keeping images and lettering sharp and vivid.
Decoration & Design: Best Blank T-shirts for Printing & Embroidery
As alluded to above, the T-shirt you select for your branded apparel greatly impacts what decoration methods you have at your disposal. Across our Just T’s range, we have garments for every style and fashion choice, and we also offer purpose-built T-shirts for different printing and embroidery methods.
If you need inspiration for what T-shirt your branded apparel vision needs, here’s our quick-fire guide to help you know what garments to pick for your custom ideas:
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The Best T-Shirt Is… |
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Screen Printing |
One with a high stitch density. These high-GSM fabrics provide a durable canvas that accommodates thick inks and limits bleeding. |
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DTG |
One made from 100% cotton. This maximises ink absorption and gives bright colours maximum longevity. |
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Embroidery |
One with a heavyweight GSM. Thicker fabrics are better able to support dense stitching, ensuring images and lettering remain clear over time. |
After You’ve Picked the Perfect Tee: How to Restyle a Blank T-shirt for Your Brand
You’ve picked your T-shirt and applied your branding – there’s one final step for ensuring your apparel looks the part. Help your blank tee catch as many eyes as possible by restyling it, giving it that final boost to make it not just a platform for your brand but also a fashion statement.
Not sure how best to style your branded tee? Here are some of our favourite suggestions:
- Try pairing your T-shirt with a similarly branded Zoodie to both establish a comprehensive branding aesthetic and capitalise on a trendy layering opportunity.
- Heading to a corporate event? Slip a blazer over your custom T-shirt to give your branded apparel a more professional yet creative appeal.
- Tell a story with the trousers or shorts you combine with your branded T-shirt. Strike a casual yet composed chord with a pair of straight jeans, or for an athletic brand, try Active Track Pants that also feature your logo.
Discover the Best Quality Blank T-shirts at AWDis
Choosing the perfect T-shirt for your brand is just as important as the colours you select or the final logo design you greenlight. The structure and material of your T-shirt affect both the wearer’s experience and design potential, and at AWDis, we make it easy to select the garments you need to turn your vision into reality.
At AWDis, our Just T’s range is crafted from top-quality materials, enabling you to customise the perfect pieces for your brand. Check out our ranges and find the perfect customisable clothes for you. Got questions? Reach out – our team is always here to help!
