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Selling Gildan and AA seems a little odd for a combination....your women get steak, your men get hamburgers. Both are fine is their respective fields, but an odd choice by which to split the sexes.
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It's probably worth bearing in mind this thread is almost two years old, and a lot changes even in that short amount of time (which is why some things seem a little more incongruous and/or downright inaccurate now than they might have then).
when i was doing research for made in usa t's, the only one i had come across was American Apparel. It is good to see other companies to get a comparison. The one benefit AA has above these other companies listed is they offer a baby/toddler line. If anyone knows of any other made in the US companies that offer a baby line let us know... thanks
lisa
when i was doing research for made in usa t's, the only one i had come across was American Apparel. It is good to see other companies to get a comparison. The one benefit AA has above these other companies listed is they offer a baby/toddler line. If anyone knows of any other made in the US companies that offer a baby line let us know... thanks
lisa
ASTEES (astees.com) is made in the US and has mens, womens, youth, and baby items.
I too am looking for a source for womens t's to add a rhinestone pattern to. I know for the "fitted" look for misses I want to use Bella. However, I have had several "mid" life ladies and those that carry a few extra pounds want something less fitted but still stylish- not athletic or general wear. Can the list be narrowed? I probably need sizes up to 3x
Since this is my first endevour and I am trying to keep my prices down since I know the rhinestone pattern will be complex.
I got some gildan softstyle Ring spun 100% cotton women's tees. They have a nice soft feel and my wife loves them. We are thinking about switching to these for are women's t-s for the same reason we use gildan for men and would like to use just one brand. My rep has not gotten me a price yet though he gave the ones I have to me as a sample.
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Bellas, womens fem cut, do run a lil smaller, but the womens, gilden ultra soft, run larger,
I carry both for women, the bella's I cant keep in, stock, as far as choosing a womens reg tee, do some designs up on a womens and then on some of the mens, 2000, and watch and see what the women choose,, the mens, will be longer and the women will go down, 2 sizes, in the mens or unisex one,
I sell more women the bella, and the mens, 2000 than the womens, ultra cotton To women,.
Sandy Jo
I like the bella styled women's t-shirts, although they don't make mens shirt.
The reason why AA is softer I think is simply because they use ringspun cotton. Almost any t-shirt you buy will be cheaper than AA
There's a new brand out called District Threads that carries both mens and womens shirts in some of the more popular "trendy" styles, so that might be a good alternative.
4.3 oz. for their perfect tee seems way too light.
4.3 oz. for their perfect tee seems way too light.
Is that the DT tee? 4.3oz is standard with AA (for better or worse). Really depends on taste... I quite like the light weight, but I live in Australia (the land of sun and skin cancer).
I like the bella styled women's t-shirts, although they don't make mens shirt.
The reason why AA is softer I think is simply because they use ringspun cotton. Almost any t-shirt you buy will be cheaper than AA
There's a new brand out called District Threads that carries both mens and womens shirts in some of the more popular "trendy" styles, so that might be a good alternative.
Hi! Just looked at the District Threads...have you seen them in person? They seem a little more mature than the American or the Alternative shirts. Trying to find something for a "boutique" market that is somewhat trendy, but those are all so sheer!
I like Article 1's tees. Very soft, durable and fashion forward.
article1.net
Gail...I just came across the Article 1 shirts today. How do they compare w/ say Alternative or American Apparel? I want the style of the Alternative (longer length, soft, cut) but trying to find something that is not quite so expensive...or SHEER for goodness sake!
Gail...I just came across the Article 1 shirts today. How do they compare w/ say Alternative or American Apparel? I want the style of the Alternative (longer length, soft, cut) but trying to find something that is not quite so expensive...or SHEER for goodness sake!
dm2008/Amanda
I'm not Gail, but Article1 t-shirts are very nice. Along the same lines as Alternative, American Apparel, Continental. Definitely worth getting a sample.
I especially like their euro fit tee because of the extra "washes" it has that makes it super soft.
Re: Good Tees / Not American Apparel. 
