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The Best White T-Shirt for Men
Feb
My intention is to present our review of the 7 best white t-shirts for men to use for printing.
These 7 white t-shirts are the best quality we’ve found through printing thousands of white t-shirts year-round.
The 7 white t-shirts for men in this article will be judged on the quality of fabric, comfort, length, fitting, style, and softness.
The best white t-shirt that has most or all of the quality requirements will be placed at the number 1 spot until a better choice is available.
One of the most popular t-shirt colors in the US is the white t-shirt.
Second to that comes the Black t-shirt and in third place, the Athletic Grey t-shirt color.
Because the white t-shirt is the most popular color we wanted to find the best quality t-shirt so that you can decide for yourself which one to use for printing and branding your apparel.
Not all white t-shirts share the same shade of white either. Nor do they share the same quality fabric.
Some white t-shirts have more of a creme shade and others have more of a white ivory or bleached color.
There are hard cotton white t-shirts that have a rough fabric to them and there are white t-shirts that are thin and transparent.
In this article, we have selected only the softest white and best quality t-shirt fabrics.
One of the best white t-shirts I found early on was the Stafford from JC Penney.
My stepdad would buy these white t-shirts back in the ’90s and I would “borrow” them because of the heavyweight cotton and the length of this smooth white t-shirt.
I recently bought a 4 pack of white Stafford white t-shirts but the quality was not the same. They seemed to be a bit thinner and see-through than the ones my stepdad use to get.
So with that, I set out to find the best white t-shirt.
The Classic White T-Shirt.
The white t-shirt was made popular in American Pop Culture when Marlon Brando starred in the 1950’s movie “A Street Car Named Desire”.
The white t-shirt was considered rebellious at this time because in the 1950s the white t-shirt was used as an undergarment and was not meant to be seen out in public.
Another young Hollywood actor named James Dean popularized the white t-shirt in 1955 in the movie titled “Rebel Without a Cause”.
In this film, James Dean wore his white t-shirt with cuffed blue jeans and set the trend of wearing the white t-shirt as it exploded in America.
The classic and timeless white tee has been the staple of fashion since the ’50s and its popularity continues to grow in 2023.
The white t-shirt is the perfect blank canvas where you can print your message and use it to create awareness for your brand and message.
So let’s begin with the best white t-shirts to use for printing.
1. Gildan Hammer Short Sleeve T-Shirt H000
The Hammer H000 is a 100% preshrunk combed ringspun cotton t-shirt that is essential as a modern heavyweight t-shirt to have in your closet.
The second heaviest white t-shirt for men at 6.0 oz has the longest length as well. The soft cotton feels really comfortable on your skin and has a relaxed old-school feel and fit.
The fitting with the Hammer H000 is a bit looser around the sleeve and torso area as a medium size when compared to the rest of the t-shirts in this article.
The other white t-shirts mentioned have tighter more narrow sleeves.
Length of t shirt is 27.5 Inches Long, Size Medium
I would categorize the Gildan Hammer H000 as a high-end skate brand or as a construction company work shirt.
Its heavy fabric and relaxed fit could be a durable t-shirt for weekly use.
No side seams so you are able to print down the side of this white t-shirt without having your print clump up at the seams.
The Hammer H000 also comes with a tearaway size tag which makes it easy for size label branding.
Overall this white t-shirt is comfortable and spacious unlike the more structured fitting t-shirt like the American Apparel 2001W tee or the Next Level t-shirt.
Key Takeaways for the Gildan H000 Tee
- Pre-shrunk & Longest Length
- 6.0 oz., 100% combed ringspun cotton
- 7/8″ double-needle sleeve and bottom hems
- Tearaway label
- Classic fit
- No Side Seams
2. Bella Canvas Unisex Short Sleeves T-Shirt 3001
The Bella Canvas 3001 White T-shirt is the 2nd Longest white t-shirt following the Gildan Hammer H000 in this review.
The Bella 3001 also has perhaps the truest white compared to the other white t-shirts mentioned in this post.
Some of the white shirts when compared side by side has a slight creme color to their white.
So if your looking for a pure white t-shirt the Bella Canvas 3001 is the whitest t-shirt of them all.
The fabric is a lightweight 4.2 oz 100% Airlume combed and ringspun cotton and comes with a tearaway label.
The Unisex cut allows for both men and women to sport this white t-shirt but keeps in mind, although it’s unisex the 3001 will fit a bit larger on women.
The Bella Canvas 3001 White T-Shirt has a modern athletic fit with tapered sleeves for those who like a tighter-fitting shirt in the sleeves and chest area.
Length of t-shirt is 27 Inches Long, Size Medium
The only downside I would say with the Bella Canvas 3001 white tee is that it is a bit sheer since the fabric is a lightweight material.
Key Takeaways for the B+C 3001 Tee
- The 2nd Longest t-shirt out of the 9 shirts mentioned.
- Unisex sizing
- Tearaway Size Label
- 4.2 oz, 100% Airlume Combed and Ringspun Cotton T-Shirt
- Side Seams, retail fit
3. Comfort Color Heavyweight Short Sleeve T-Shirt 1717
The Comfort Colors is a 100% 6.1 oz pre-shrunk cotton and the thickest and heaviest white t-shirt out of all of the white t-shirts mentioned in this article.
The fitting of the Comfort Colors 1717 is a relaxed fit with a box shape that fits loose when compared to the more athletic modern fittin t-shirts like the Bella Canvas, Next Level, and American Apparel.
The sleeves and bottom part of this white t-shirt are the widest out of all these shirts, so even if you have a muscular upper body your sleeve will have a bit more room for your arms.
The Comfort Colors 1717 white t-shirt has more of a streetwear style in its design and cut.
Perfect for a skateboard brand or streetwear brand where baggy or loose-fitting premium t-shirts are the style and look of the brand.
This shirt can also be used as a high-quality printed t-shirt for construction companies for the thickness and heavyweight feel of this t-shirt.
Length of t-shirt is 27 Inches Long, Size Medium
Key Takeaways for the CC 1717 Tee
- Soft-Washed Garment
- Twilly Size Lable
- 6.1 oz, 100% Ringspun Cotton T-Shirt
- No Side Seams
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
4. Alternative Basic Crew T-Shirt 1070
The Alternative 1070 White Tee is the shortest in length at 25.5 inches long, but the quality is really superb.
I would say this shirt is more of a bohemian type of shirt.
If James Dean had to select a White T-Shirt for the movie Rebel Without A Cause he would have picked the Alternative 1070 t-shirt.
With a relaxed fit and short length, this shirt is more for Hipsters and Rock & Rollers vibes.
Perfect for a music festival if you’re selling a high-quality t-shirt as band merch.
The outer surface of the white cotton fabric has a sheen when brand new that’s different from the rest of the white t-shirts. It almost looks like a crisp satin texture and feels really soft and smooth to the touch.
The lightweight, soft fabric is comfortable and cut to a modern semi-box cut that’s fitted in the arms and shoulder area if you work out.
Length of t-shirt is 25.5 Inches Long, Size Medium
Key Takeaways for the Alternative 1070 tee
- The shortest t-shirt out of the 7 shirts mentioned.
- Bright White Satin Type of Look and Feel.
- Tearaway Size Label
- 4.1 oz, 100% Ringspun Cotton White T-Shirt
- Contemporary Cut
5. American Apparel Jersey T-Shirt 2001W
The American Apparel 2001 white t-shirt is the American Classic t-shirt. Ultra soft and lightweight at 4.3 oz.
I bought my first few American Apparel t-shirts 5-7 years ago. I remember them being really thin and almost sheer.
However, there have been some design and quality improvements made to the American Apparel 2001 t-shirt for 2019.
This white t-shirt is a box-cut style with a structured fit for current style trends.
The construction of the American Apparel 2001 is really well done as something that stood out from the rest of the t-shirts.
This white t-shirt is perfect for a black logo print or multicolor print and is retail-ready for branding.
This shirt feels like a solid and durable t-shirt to wear with some basic blue jeans for that classic look.
The cotton fabric feels soft on your skin and is very comfortable to wear on hot summer days or when layering in the winter seasons.
Length of T-Shirt is 28.5 Inches Long in Size Medium
Key Takeaways for the AA 2001 Tee
- 4.3 oz., 100% combed ringspun cotton
- Chalk White Color
- 7/8″ seamed collar
- Double-satin razor label
- Fitted Modern Style
- 100% cotton thread on color white
- No Side Seams
6. Next Level Premium Short Sleeve White T-Shirt 3600
The Next Level White 3600 t-shirt fit a bit more snug to the body than the 1717, 3001 and the 1070 t-shirts.
The arms sleeve fit tighter on my bicep and had less space than the widest sleeve on the Comfort 1717 when compared.
I liked the fit and style of the Next Level 3600 because it made a nice taper that was not too narrow at the waist area, giving my body a nice V shape.
The fabric is white bright cotton with a classic muscle tee, cut in a slim box shape.
This white tee is fitted for an athletic body type.
This is a perfect t-shirt for a premium fitness brand. Quality merch that complements this body type of style.
The length of the t-shirt is just right not too long and not too short.
Again since white is a transparent color, this white t-shirt tends to be a more lightweight material.
Length of T-Shirt is 29 inches long in Size Medium
Key Takeaways for the Next Level 3600 Tee
- Fabric laundered, 4.3 oz., 100% combed ringspun
- Bright White Look
- Tearaway Size Lable
- Fitted Cut & Style
- Set-in 1×1 baby rib collar
- Side Seamed
7. Jerzees Dri Power T Shirt 460R
The Jezees Dri Power 460R t-shirt is the thinnest of all the shirts mentioned in this post. But still a good cut and style of t-shirt.
If you don’t like thick or heavy t-shirts then the Jerzees 460R is a good option for you.
The fitting for the 460R is a classic fit lightweight t-shirt that weighs 4.6 oz and is 100% preshrunk ringspun cotton with odor control technology and moisture-wicking properties.
Length of t shirt is 26 Inches Long, Size Medium
We placed the Jerzees DriPower 460R as the top 8 White T-Shirt for Men because of the thin fabric and the quality of the finished cotton.
In my opinion, the 460R was too thin and the sleeve hems were thin as well when compared to the rest of the white shirts.
I would categorize this t-shirt as a good quality white t-shirt that’s on the thin side.
Key Takeaways for the Jerzees 460R Tee
- 4.6 oz., 100% preshrunk ringspun cotton
- Double-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom hem
- Dual Defense™ odor control technology and moisture-wicking properties
- Seamless 1×1 rib collar with double-needle
- Double-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom hem
- Tearaway label
- Soft, lightweight
- Classic fit
- No Side Seams
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To order these quality white t-shirts for men, our minimum purchase order is 12 pieces, you can select any size and any brand mentioned in this article.
If you would like to read more about our Top 5 Quality T-Shirts for Printing you can read more here.
If you have any questions regarding these white t-shirts or if you would like a quote for printing on these white t-shirts you can email us at info@laprintanddesign.com.
Our minimum for printing is 45 pieces and the minimum for blank test samples is 12 pieces.
