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Old January 16th, 2009 Jan 16, 2009 9:12:10 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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I am looking for a high quality blank t-shirt. I like american apparel but think they might be a little too tight fit. I think I might go with alternative apparel blanks they are a little more loose. Was wondering if these blanks are considered designer high quality t-shirts can they be compared to american apparel.Thanks
 
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I am looking for a high quality blank t-shirt. I like american apparel but think they might be a little too tight fit. I think I might go with alternative apparel blanks they are a little more loose. Was wondering if these blanks are considered designer high quality t-shirts can they be compared to american apparel.Thanks
Yes, they are considered higher end, fashion type blanks.

You can find more fashion/designer blank t-shirt suggestions here:

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Yes, Alternative do good designer shirts. Not so sure they're really a looser fit than AA though? (except maybe certain styles that you'd expect to be, but not basic tee to basic tee)
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I am thought alnernative was a little looser fit? If they are the same then what designer brand would be a little looser that is comparable to them. I am still looking for a body fit but american just looks a little to tight for my designs.
 
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I wouldn't stress about it that much - if you like the style, and the sizing is in the ballpark, trial some samples and see how you go. It's not like people fall neatly into sizing categories - a body fit is about the cut as much as anything, and beyond that sizing will be off for some customers and perfect for others.
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true, I like american apparel and alternative but some pics of them look so tight around the model.I would just maybe like a little baggy. My frind acually has an american apparel blank and I am going to look at it. So what is the difference then bewteen american and alternative blank t-shirt?thanks again for all the help
 
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So what is the difference then bewteen american and alternative blank t-shirt?
Generally Alternative are thinner, softer, have a wider range of styles, and interesting pattern.

American Apparel have the best colour range of anyone. Although Alternative are probably better for neutrals.
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true, I like american apparel and alternative but some pics of them look so tight around the model.I would just maybe like a little baggy. My frind acually has an american apparel blank and I am going to look at it. So what is the difference then bewteen american and alternative blank t-shirt?thanks again for all the help
Sometimes you have to skip the pics and make room in the budget for ordering actual samples (or if a tradeshow is in your area, check out the blanks there)
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Rodney and Solmu, osunds like you guys have the low down on a bit of this stuff already. I have just ordered sample blanks from Alternative, Continental and Bare for some comparisons, i like the look of Alternative the most. Have used American Apparel in the past but want more of a fashionable cut and look. Can you recommend any other blank producers that I should get samples from? Cost not a major issue, quality very important.
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