Wholesale guide · Updated
Best Blank T-Shirts to Buy Wholesale in Canada (2026)
Four tees cover most wholesale orders in Canada. Here is how they compare and which to choose for printing, uniforms or a clothing brand.
Comparison
| Style | Weight | Best for | From (bulk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton | 5.3 oz | Event shirts, staff tees, screen printing on a budget | $4.17 |
| Gildan 64000 Softstyle | 4.5 oz | Giveaways and merch that people actually wear | $4.77 |
| BELLA + CANVAS 3001 | 4.2 oz | Clothing brands, DTG and DTF prints | $9.82 |
| Next Level 3600 | 4.3 oz | Brands, bands and boutique merch | $9.32 |
Gildan 5000 vs Gildan 64000
The Gildan 5000 is heavier, cheaper and boxier; the 64000 Softstyle is softer and slimmer for a little more. Choose the 5000 for event and staff shirts, the 64000 when people will wear it every day.
BELLA + CANVAS 3001 vs Next Level 3600
Both are retail-soft tees for brands. The 3001 has the biggest colour range; the 3600 fits slightly closer. Either takes DTG and DTF prints beautifully.
Buying tips
- Sample before you commit to a bulk run
- Heathers are cotton/poly blends: great for DTF, less ideal for some dye-based prints
- Keep one core style for reorders so colours stay consistent