“Wishlist syncs across devices. I can pin SKUs on my phone in the warehouse and add them to cart at my desk later.”
“Wishlist syncs across devices. I can pin SKUs on my phone in the warehouse and add them to cart at my desk later.”
“Set up our school uniform PO program in one phone call. Multi-user account, approval workflow, the whole thing.”
“They actually answer the phone. We tried 3 other wholesalers; this is the only one where you get a human in under a minute.”
“Saved order lists let us reorder our weekly merch run in two clicks. Used to take 30 min building a cart from scratch.”
“Decoration quote builder is a real time-saver. We can quote a customer on a 500-piece corporate run in 10 minutes.”
“Bulk-order matrix on the product page is brilliant. Type qty per color/size all on one screen, done.”
Bella+Canvas and Next Level are the two most popular soft-style blank tee brands for retail and custom apparel. Both use fine ring-spun cotton and a fitted, fashion cut — so which should you print on? This guide compares the flagship Bella+Canvas 3001 and Next Level 3600 on fit, fabric, softness, color range and price.
The short version: both are excellent, retail-grade blanks. Bella+Canvas offers the widest color library and best availability; Next Level often runs slightly leaner and a touch softer in some hands. Most decorators stock both and choose per job.
| Spec | Bella+Canvas 3001 | Next Level 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 100% combed ring-spun cotton (~4.2 oz) | 100% combed ring-spun cotton (~4.3 oz) |
| Fit | Fitted, modern unisex | Fitted, slightly leaner |
| Softness | Very soft | Very soft (slightly finer hand) |
| Color range | Largest in class | Broad, fewer than Bella |
| Print surface | Smooth, retail-grade | Smooth, retail-grade |
| Typical price | Mid | Mid (often slightly lower) |
Choose Bella+Canvas when you want the deepest color selection, the most heather and specialty options, and rock-solid stock for reorders — it is the safest default for a growing brand.
Choose Next Level when you want a slightly leaner fit and an ultra-fine hand, often at a marginally lower price. For triblend looks, both brands offer triblend variants (Bella 3413, Next Level 6010) worth comparing.
Both are very soft combed ring-spun cotton. Next Level often feels marginally finer, but the difference is small and varies by color and dye.
Both are fitted, fashion cuts. Next Level tends to run slightly leaner; Bella+Canvas is a touch roomier through the body.
Bella+Canvas has the largest color library in the soft-style category, including many heathers and specialty shades.
Both print cleanly. Their smooth ring-spun surface suits screen printing and DTG equally well.