The Best Blank T-Shirts for Printing in 2026

The blank you choose makes or breaks your finished product. The right tee prints cleanly, feels good and keeps your margins healthy. Here are the best blank t-shirts for printing in 2026, whatever your budget or style.

1. Gildan 64000 Softstyle – best all-rounder

The most trusted blank in print on demand. Lightweight 100% ringspun cotton, a modern fit and one of the widest colour ranges on the market – the safe, best-selling choice for almost any design, and great value for DTG printing.

2. Bella+Canvas 3001 – best premium fit

A retail-fit tee in soft airlume combed cotton, loved by fashion and boutique brands. Its fine knit gives crisp prints and a flattering, modern shape that justifies a higher price point.

3. Comfort Colors 1717 – best for Etsy

Heavyweight, garment-dyed cotton with soft vintage tones. It is one of the most-searched blanks on Etsy, perfect for the washed, retro look that sells so well there.

4. Stanley/Stella Creator 2.0 – best organic

Premium 100% organic ringspun cotton, ethically made, in a huge size and colour range. The go-to for eco-minded and premium brands that want sustainable credentials.

5. AS Colour 5026 Classic – best for streetwear

A premium heavyweight tee with a relaxed, modern fit that has become a streetwear staple, backed by AS Colour’s famously deep colour range.

Which should you pick?

Start with the Gildan 64000 for value, add the Bella+Canvas 3001 or a Stanley/Stella organic tee as a premium option, and a Comfort Colors 1717 if you sell on Etsy. Browse all of them on our t-shirts page and have your designs printed on demand with MerchPanda.