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Old April 21st, 2008 Apr 21, 2008 11:15:10 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Which Blanks are the most high end?

Is alternative worth the higher price? As a customer which brand do you think offers the most premium / high-end feel?

- Alternative
- Continental
- American

I don't mind paying more if there is a CLEAR quality difference
 
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Old April 22nd, 2008 Apr 22, 2008 5:28:07 AM -   #2 (permalink)
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I am running into the same thing here. I have firemen who want high quality tees and can get no one to tell me which way to go. I don't know if it is like you, but they want a thick, rich colored shirt that won't fade, shrink or ball up. If you find out, please pass it on to me.

I won't buy anything less than a 6.1 ounce shirt, but even these feel thin.

Good Luck.
 
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Default Re: Which Blanks are the most high end?

I am the opposite 6.1 is way too thick. I want something light . . . more like prima cotton but still has a nice selection of colors. Euro-fit is nice
 
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Default Re: Which Blanks are the most high end?

Thickness is not necessarily an indication of quality. The most highly-processed, expensive cottons are thinner in diameter than the cheap stuff.

I'm finding that a bamboo blend is wonderfully soft and nice to wear if your customers can afford it.
 
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Default Re: Which Blanks are the most high end?

I live in Crapville, USA and these guys equate thick with quality.
 
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Default Re: Which Blanks are the most high end?

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I live in Crapville, USA and these guys equate thick with quality.
haha dont knock your town. but i know what you mean. I sell to 2 crowds. people in my age group want thin and form fitting. most people 30+ want thick tees. Also the hip-hop style is thick tees.
 
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Default Re: Which Blanks are the most high end?

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I'm finding that a bamboo blend is wonderfully soft and nice to wear if your customers can afford it.
interesting... you mind divulging the name of such a brand?

does article1 rival any of the three mentioned above?
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Default Re: Which Blanks are the most high end?

continental are very nice fashion t's.
imho one of the best for eco's or soft hand garments. we use them quite a lot. we just ran 200 bamboos w/ waterbased and they
are exceptional


alternative make very nice fashion t's.
imho one of the better for the soft stuff except the burn outs which clog screens.

american...meh. people love them but just like them. they shrink up terribly.
adding to the skinny junkie look and feel of their garments. overpriced for what they are.

heavy feel shirts? i always recommend AAA their 6.1 t's are bombproof and still have a nice easy hand.
 
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heavy feel shirts? i always recommend AAA their 6.1 t's are bombproof and still have a nice easy hand.
That gave me a laugh but great summary Raub. That was really descriptive and helpful.
 
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Default Re: Which Blanks are the most high end?

I love bamboo, but be careful, the material isnt very forgiving. It will show off a persons imperfections, bulges etc.

Its soft, if you can find a blend that is mostly cotton that may help.

100% cotton is probably your best bet for soft, pre shrunk, that depends on how it was dyed and if there are any treatments on them.
 
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