Men's T-Shirts

Wholesale Men's T-Shirts: Budget Basics to Premium Fashion Blanks

The men's t-shirt collection at Bulkthreads.com covers the full range of wholesale blank tees for custom decoration — from budget cotton and 50/50 blends for high-volume runs to soft, retail-quality fashion blanks for merch and lifestyle programs. Brands include Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Jerzees, and Comfort Colors, with automatic volume discounts applied at checkout.

Budget Cotton and Blend Tees: Gildan and Jerzees

For high-volume programs where cost-per-unit is the priority, the Gildan G500 Adult Heavy Cotton T-Shirt is one of the more widely ordered blanks in the wholesale market — 5.3 oz. ring-spun cotton, consistent sizing, and a price point that makes large runs genuinely feasible. It's available across a wide color range in both standard and extended colorways. For buyers who want a noticeably softer feel at a similar price, the Gildan G640 Softstyle is a 4.5 oz. ring-spun option in basic and standard colors. For 50/50 poly-cotton blends that resist shrinking better than straight cotton, the Gildan G800 — available in basic and traditional color assortments — and the Jerzees 29M DRI-POWER Active Tee are both practical options for athletic and active-use programs. For a long-sleeve 50/50 option, the Gildan G840 DryBlend Long Sleeve adds moisture management to a lightweight construction well suited for cooler-weather event tees.

Premium and Fashion Blanks: Bella+Canvas and Next Level

For programs where fabric feel and fit matter as much as price, the Bella+Canvas 3001C Unisex Jersey T-Shirt is one of the more widely ordered fashion blanks in the wholesale market. Its airlume combed and ring-spun cotton produces a soft hand feel and a retail-quality fit that works well across screen printing, DTG, and DTF. It's available across an extensive color range split across standard, extended, and additional color assortments. The Next Level N6210 CVC Crewneck is a strong alternative at a lower price point — its cotton-forward CVC blend produces a heathered appearance and a notably soft hand feel that works particularly well for vintage-style and lifestyle graphics. For buyers who want 100% ring-spun cotton in the Next Level line, the Next Level 3600 Unisex Cotton Tee is a refined, lightweight option at a competitive price. The Next Level 6410 Men's Sueded Crew adds a brushed, sueded finish for programs that want a distinctly soft texture with a more premium hand feel.

Garment-Dyed: Comfort Colors C1717

For programs where a vintage, broken-in aesthetic is part of the design intent, the Comfort Colors C1717 Heavyweight T-Shirt occupies its own niche — a 6.1 oz. 100% ring-spun cotton blank that's individually garment-dyed after construction, producing subtle color variation and a soft, worn-in texture straight out of the bag. It's a practical choice for lifestyle brands, boutique decoration programs, and retail merch where the garment itself is part of the brand story.

All styles ship with automatic volume discounts applied at checkout, typically arrive in 1–3 business days, and come with free returns on every order. Browse related collections: All T-Shirts, Unisex Apparel, Long-Sleeve Tees, and Big and Tall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest wholesale men's t-shirt available?

The Gildan G500 Adult Heavy Cotton T-Shirt is consistently one of the lower-priced name-brand men's blanks in the wholesale market, starting from $2.79 per unit with further reductions through automatic volume discounts at checkout. It's a practical choice for high-volume runs, giveaway programs, and any application where cost-per-unit is the primary concern.

What is the best wholesale men's t-shirt for screen printing?

The Gildan G500 is one of the more commonly used blanks for high-volume screen printing — its 5.3 oz. ring-spun cotton takes ink consistently and holds up well through repeated washing. For programs where a softer feel or retail-quality result matters, the Bella+Canvas 3001C is a strong step up using airlume cotton that prints cleanly across plastisol, water-based, and DTG inks.

What is the difference between the Gildan G500 and G640?

The G500 is a 5.3 oz. ring-spun cotton tee built for durability and consistent print results — the practical choice for high-volume runs where cost-per-unit is the priority. The G640 Softstyle is lighter at 4.5 oz. with a finer ring-spun yarn that produces a noticeably softer hand feel. For programs where the end customer will be wearing the shirt regularly, the G640 is worth the small price difference. For large decoration runs where fabric feel is less of a concern, the G500 is the more common choice.

What is the best wholesale men's t-shirt for retail-style merch?

The Bella+Canvas 3001C is one of the more widely used men's blanks for retail-style merch — its airlume combed and ring-spun cotton and modern unisex fit produce a finished product that feels premium to the end wearer. The Next Level N6210 CVC Crewneck is a practical alternative at a lower price point, with a heathered CVC blend that works particularly well for vintage and lifestyle aesthetics.

What is the difference between a 100% cotton tee and a 50/50 blend for decoration?

100% cotton tees are breathable and produce clean print results, but tend to shrink more through washing and wrinkle more easily than blends. A 50/50 cotton-poly blend like the Gildan G800 or Jerzees 29M offers better shape retention, wrinkle resistance, and moisture management — making them a more practical choice for active use or programs where the garment will be washed frequently. For DTG printing specifically, 100% cotton is generally preferred since cotton absorbs water-based inks more effectively than poly blends.

Do wholesale men's t-shirts at Bulkthreads come with volume discounts?

Yes. Automatic volume discounts are applied at checkout across the men's t-shirt collection — no codes required. The per-unit price decreases as order size grows, all styles typically arrive in 1–3 business days, and returns are free on every order.