Off-White Blanks: Natural, Cream, Ivory and Bone T-Shirt Colours by Brand

Off-white blanks go by different colour names at every brand: Natural on Gildan, Bella+Canvas and Next Level, Ivory on Comfort Colors, Bone and Ecru on AS Colour, Vintage White and Soft Cream on Bella+Canvas, and a colour actually called Off White on Gildan. The names are not a standard, so a "natural" from one brand will not match another brand's "natural". Order a sample before a large run when the exact shade matters.

Colour availability below is from each style's colour list as published by distributor SanMar, or from AS Colour's own product page, checked in October 2026.

Off-white colours by style

Sand, Sandstone and Oatmeal are beige rather than off-white, and Butter is a pale yellow, but they are often shopped alongside off-white for a vintage look.

What "Natural" means

On some styles Natural is undyed cotton. SanMar describes Gildan 5000 Natural as non-dyed fabric with visible specks of fibres and cotton seeds, and Port & Company PC61 Natural as minimally processed to keep the natural colour of undyed cotton. Those specks are part of the look, not a defect. Other brands' Natural colours are dyed to a cream shade and look more even.

Printing DTF on off-white blanks

• Colours stay accurate. DTF prints a white underbase behind the colours by default, so colours stay accurate on cream and natural fabric. A design that uses white as a colour will show as white against the off-white shirt, which can look intentional on vintage designs or like a mistake on others.
• Check the shade against the artwork. Light yellows and creams in a design can disappear on an ivory or butter blank.
• Use cotton settings. The styles above are cotton or cotton-heavy; the DTF temperature and time chart lists settings by fabric.
• Protect undyed cotton from scorching. Natural cotton shows heat marks more readily than dark colours; a cover sheet helps, as covered in the Teflon sheet vs parchment paper guide.

For the blanks themselves, the Comfort Colors t-shirt size chart, the Bella+Canvas size chart and the Gildan 5000 guide cover fit and weight.

Frequently asked questions

What colour is off-white in t-shirts?

Usually a colour named Natural, Cream, Ivory, Bone, Ecru or Vintage White. Gildan is one brand that also sells a colour called Off White, on the 5000 and 64000.

Is Natural the same as cream?

Not across brands. Natural is often undyed cotton with a slightly speckled look, while cream colours are dyed. Next Level 3600 sells both Natural and Cream.

What is the Comfort Colors off-white?

Ivory. The 1717 tee and the 6014 long sleeve both come in Ivory, alongside Butter and Sandstone.

Does DTF print well on off-white shirts?

Yes. DTF prints its own white underbase, so colours stay accurate on cream and natural fabric.