Comfort Colors 1717 (C1717) Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt

Comfort Colors 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt (Style C1717)

The Comfort Colors 1717 — also listed as the C1717 — is a 6.1 oz, 100% ring-spun cotton garment-dyed heavyweight tee, the pigment-dyed blank that set the standard for the broken-in, vintage-washed look. Wholesale pricing starts at $6.51 per unit (about 50% below the $13.04 retail equivalent), with no minimum order, in 69 garment-dyed colors and sizes S–4XL. If you build boutique, college, or lifestyle lines, this is the premium blank customers pay retail prices for.

Quick specs

Wholesale & bulk pricing

• From $6.51 per shirt — about 50% below the $13.04 retail price of a comparable garment-dyed tee.
• No minimum order: buy a single piece or a full case.
• Automatic bulk discounts apply as cart quantity grows.
• Full-case and reorder quantities stocked across core colors.

Fabric & construction

• Knit: ring-spun cotton, pigment-dyed for a soft hand and subtle color variation unique to each piece
• Seams: double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem
• Collar: ribbed crewneck with twill-taped shoulder-to-shoulder for durability
• Label: standard sewn label

Ideal for

• DTF transfers: the ring-spun cotton face bonds direct-to-film prints cleanly with vivid, durable color — well suited to the fast-growing DTF workflow
• Screen printing: the heavyweight surface holds bold, vintage-style prints with strong coverage
• DTG: ring-spun cotton produces rich, detailed direct-to-garment prints
• Heat transfer, vinyl & embroidery: the substantial 6.1 oz body stays stable under each
• Boutique, college & lifestyle brands: the garment-dyed look that reads as retail

Comfort Colors 1717 vs. Gildan 5000

Both are heavyweight cotton tees, but they aim at different shelves. The 1717 is garment-dyed 6.1 oz ring-spun cotton with a relaxed cut and a soft, washed color no two pieces share — the premium, retail-inspired blank. The Gildan 5000 is 5.3 oz open-end cotton in solid dyes, lighter and far cheaper, built for high-volume value work. Choose the 1717 for a broken-in boutique feel, the 5000 for economical bulk runs.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Comfort Colors 1717 shrink? As garment-dyed 100% cotton it may relax slightly with washing; wash cold and tumble dry low to keep it close to its printed dimensions.

Is it true to size? It runs relaxed and roomy through the body. For a closer fit, size down.

Can you DTF, screen print, and DTG on it? Yes — the ring-spun cotton is a strong base for DTF transfers, screen printing, DTG, heat transfer, vinyl, and embroidery.

Will the garment-dyed colors bleed? Pigment-dyed shades can release a little dye in the first few washes, so wash separately at first — this is normal for garment dyeing and part of the broken-in look.

What's the minimum order? None. Order one tee or full cases; bulk pricing improves as quantity increases.

Care

Machine wash cold separately, especially for the first few washes, and tumble dry low. Do not bleach, do not iron decoration.