The Port & Company PC54 Core Cotton Tee is a 5.4-ounce, 100% cotton wholesale blank available in sizes S–6XL across one of the largest color palettes in its price tier, built for consistent decoration across screen print, DTG, and HTV.
Simply put, it's one of the best-selling blanks in the decorated apparel industry (and on bulkthreads.com, too!). How does it earn such a distinction? The straightforward way: it prints consistently, fits reliably, and holds up wash after wash at a rock-bottom price that just works for super large orders (like school events!).
Want to know an industry secret? Screen printers, promotional buyers, schools, and event organizers have used the PC54 for years. In fact, the PC54 was the very first tee we ever sold at bulkthreads.com! Its classic, relaxed fit works across nearly every body type, while its rib knit collar and back neck tape help the tee hold its shape through repeated washing. The PC54's removable, tear-away tag also makes it ready for private label and relabeling runs right out of the box.
The 100% cotton construction takes screen print ink cleanly across the full color range. A few colorways use a cotton/poly blend (Athletic Heather is 90/10, Ash is 98/2, and neon colors and heathers run 50/50), so if consistent decoration results across a mixed color order matters to your program, it's worth checking the blend for your specific colors before you decorate. For neon colorways in particular, special care during the printing process is recommended.
The PC54 is also the anchor of Port & Company's coordinated PC54 family, which includes long sleeve, youth, women's, and tall cuts in matching colorways — making it easy to build a clean, unified print run across sizes and styles without mixing color systems.
If you're building a budget-conscious collection, the PC54 pairs naturally with the Port & Company PC78H Core Fleece Hoodie for coordinated sets at a price that works for large orders.
Is the PC54 good for DTG printing? Yes — 100% cotton is the preferred fabric for DTG, and the PC54 delivers consistent results. For lighter colors, no pre-treatment is typically needed. For darker colors, pre-treating is recommended to ensure proper ink adhesion and vibrancy. Note that heather and neon colors in the 50/50 blend may yield different results than solid cotton colorways, so it's worth running a test print on blended colors before a full production run.
Why do some colors have different fabric blends? Cotton doesn't absorb certain dyes as well as poly-blended fabrics. Neon and heather colors require a poly content to achieve the right color saturation and consistency — that's why those colorways use a 50/50 blend. The blend breakdown for each color category is shown in the chart above.
What's the difference between the PC54 and the PC61? The PC54 is a 5.4 oz. open-end cotton tee at the lowest price point in the Port & Company lineup. The PC61 uses ring-spun cotton for a noticeably softer hand feel at a slight price premium. If soft hand feel matters for your end customer — retail-style programs, premium merch, or anything worn close to the skin — the PC61 is worth the upgrade. For high-volume, price-sensitive programs like events and fundraisers, the PC54 is the stronger value.
What sizes does the PC54 come in? The PC54 is available in adult sizes S through 6XL. Youth, women's, and tall cuts are available as separate styles within the PC54 family, all with coordinating colors.
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