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Gildan shirts are the most widely used blanks in the custom apparel industry. This complete guide covers Gildan size charts for every style — t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, long sleeves, tanks, and youth — with color availability, fabric details, wholesale supplier links, and DTF printing recommendations.

Understanding the difference between vector and raster graphics can make or break your DTF prints. Learn when to use each format and how they impact your final product quality.
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The complete Bella+Canvas size chart and style guide for DTF printers. Covers every popular style including the 3001 Unisex Jersey, 3413 Triblend, 3719 Sponge Fleece Hoodie, and more. Full sizing tables, Airlume cotton details, color counts, DTF settings, and wholesale pricing from SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The complete Next Level Apparel size chart and style guide for DTF printers. Covers every popular style including the 3600 Unisex Cotton, 6210 CVC, 6010 Triblend, 9301 French Terry Hoodie, and more. Full sizing tables, fabric specs, DTF settings, and wholesale pricing from SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The Gildan 5000 (G500) is the best-selling blank t-shirt in the world. This complete style guide covers every color option, full size chart, fabric details, DTF printing recommendations, and where to buy wholesale from SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The Gildan 64000 (G640) Softstyle is Gildan's premium ring-spun cotton tee with a modern semi-fitted cut. This guide covers every color option, full size chart, fabric details, and DTF printing tips with wholesale supplier links.

The Gildan 2000 (G200) Ultra Cotton is the heavyweight 6.0 oz workhorse of the Gildan lineup. This guide covers sizing, all color options, DTF printing tips, and wholesale pricing from SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The Gildan 8000 (G800) DryBlend is a 50/50 cotton/polyester moisture-wicking t-shirt. This guide covers sizing, color options, DTF press settings for poly blends, and wholesale supplier links for SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The Gildan 18500 (G185) Heavy Blend is the best-selling blank hoodie in the industry. This guide covers the full size chart, all color options, DTF press settings for fleece, and wholesale pricing from SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The Gildan 18000 (G180) Heavy Blend Crewneck is the classic blank sweatshirt for custom DTF printing. This guide covers full sizing, color availability, DTF press settings, and wholesale supplier links for SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The complete Jerzees size chart and style guide for DTF printers. Covers every Jerzees style including 29MR DRI-POWER, 996MR NuBlend Hoodie, 562MR Crewneck, 21MR Sport Tee, and more. Full sizing tables, color counts, fabric specs, and where to buy wholesale from SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The Jerzees 29MR DRI-POWER is the brand's best-selling blank tee with 47+ colors, sizes S–5XL, and moisture-wicking performance. Full size chart, DTF printing tips, color options, and wholesale buying guide.

The Jerzees 21MR DRI-POWER SPORT is a 100% polyester performance tee with moisture-wicking and odor control. Full size chart, DTF printing tips for polyester, and wholesale pricing from SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The Jerzees 996MR NuBlend Hoodie is the best-selling budget pullover with 46+ colors, pill-resistant fleece, and sizes S–5XL. Full size chart, DTF fleece printing tips, and wholesale pricing guide.

The Jerzees 562MR NuBlend Crewneck features pill-resistant fleece with 38+ colors and sizes S–5XL. Full size chart, DTF fleece pressing tips, and wholesale pricing from SanMar, S&S Activewear, and JiffyShirts.

The Jerzees 993MR NuBlend Full-Zip Hoodie features pill-resistant fleece, aluminum zipper, and 13+ colors in sizes S–3XL. Full size chart, zip-up DTF printing tips, and wholesale pricing guide.

The Jerzees 29BR Youth DRI-POWER T-Shirt matches the adult 29MR in 30+ colors with youth sizes XS–XL. Full youth size chart, DTF printing tips for kids' apparel, and wholesale pricing guide.

The complete District size chart and style guide for DTF printers. Covers every District style including DT6000 Very Important Tee, DT104 Perfect Weight Tee, DM130 Perfect Tri, DT6100 V.I.T. Fleece Hoodie, and more. Full sizing tables, color counts, fabric specs, and where to buy wholesale from SanMar and JiffyShirts.

The District DT6000 Very Important Tee is the brand's flagship ring-spun cotton tee with 35+ colors, sizes XS–6XL, and a modern slim fit. Full size chart, DTF printing tips, color options, and wholesale buying guide for SanMar and JiffyShirts.

The District DT104 Perfect Weight Tee features 32-singles ring-spun cotton with 37+ trend colors and sizes XS–4XL. Full size chart, DTF printing tips, and wholesale pricing from SanMar and JiffyShirts.

The District DM130 Perfect Tri Tee is a ultra-soft 50/25/25 tri-blend with 40+ colors and sizes XS–4XL. Full size chart, tri-blend DTF printing tips, and wholesale pricing from SanMar and JiffyShirts.

The District DT6100 V.I.T. Fleece Hoodie features premium 3-end ring-spun fleece with 30+ colors and sizes XS–6XL. Full size chart, fleece DTF printing tips, and wholesale pricing from SanMar and JiffyShirts.

The District DT6104 V.I.T. Fleece Crew features premium 3-end ring-spun fleece with 21+ colors and sizes XS–4XL. Full size chart, DTF fleece printing tips, and wholesale pricing from SanMar and JiffyShirts.

The Port & Company PC380 is our favorite cost-friendly performance tee for DTF printing. At just over $3 wholesale, it's perfect for sports teams, 5K races, and pickleball tournaments. Full size chart, DTF settings, and where to buy.

The Sport-Tek ST350 is a top-tier performance tee for DTF printing with PosiCharge technology that fights dye migration. 30+ colors, sizes XS–6XL, and built for sports teams, races, and athletic events. Full size chart, DTF settings, and where to buy wholesale.

The Sport-Tek ST350LS Long Sleeve PosiCharge Competitor Tee is the perfect cool-weather performance option for DTF printing. Same PosiCharge color-lock technology as the ST350, with 25+ colors and sizes XS–4XL. Full size chart, DTF settings, and where to buy.

The Sport-Tek YST350 Youth PosiCharge Competitor Tee is our top pick for youth sports team DTF printing. 27 colors, sizes YXS–YXL, PosiCharge color-lock technology, and available at SanMar and JiffyShirts. Full size chart and DTF settings inside.

The Sport-Tek LST350 Ladies PosiCharge Competitor Tee is the go-to women's performance tee for DTF printing. Contoured feminine fit, 25+ colors, sizes XS–4XL, and PosiCharge color-lock technology. Full size chart, DTF settings, and where to buy.

The Port & Company PC380LS is the most affordable long sleeve performance tee for DTF printing. UPF 50, Dry Zone wicking, 13 colors, sizes S–4XL. Full size chart with sleeve measurements, DTF settings, and where to buy wholesale.

The Port & Company PC380Y is the cheapest youth performance tee for DTF printing with UPF 50 sun protection. 23 colors including neons, sizes YXS–YXL, and Dry Zone wicking. Full size chart, DTF settings, and wholesale pricing.

The Port & Company LPC380 is the most affordable women's performance tee for DTF printing. UPF 50, Dry Zone wicking, 15+ colors, sizes XS–4XL. Full size chart, DTF settings, and wholesale pricing from SanMar and JiffyShirts.

Gildan shirts are the most widely used blanks in the custom apparel industry. This complete guide covers Gildan size charts for every style — t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, long sleeves, tanks, and youth — with color availability, fabric details, wholesale supplier links, and DTF printing recommendations.

Understanding different types of shirts — from crewnecks to muscle tanks — helps DTF printers recommend the right blanks and adjust transfer placement. This guide covers fit types, neckline styles, sleeve variations, and fabric categories like heather and woven.

Blank hoodies and sweatshirts are high-margin products for DTF businesses. This guide covers popular blank hoodie brands like Gildan and Hanes, full-zip options, specialty items like bandanas and infant jerseys, and DTF tips for dark and polyester garments.

Blank accessories like can koozies, beanies, cups, and tumblers expand your DTF product line beyond t-shirts. This guide covers the best blank accessories for heat transfer and UV DTF decoration, sourcing tips, and application instructions.

Understanding the difference between vector and raster graphics can make or break your DTF prints. Learn when to use each format and how they impact your final product quality.

Everything you need to know about Direct to Film printing technology, from basics to advanced techniques. Learn how DTF is revolutionizing custom apparel printing.
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