Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed tee, screen printed
The Comfort Colors 1717 is the washed, broken-in tee that Sierra foothill wineries, river companies and music festivals ask for by name. It is 6.1-ounce ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed after sewing, so the colors are soft and slightly varied from shirt to shirt. Battle Born Clothing prints it with water-based or plastisol ink in Yerington, Nevada and ships to Nevada County and Truckee.
Blank quoted per job; print $4.34 per location at 48
| Style | 1717 |
|---|---|
| Maker | Comfort Colors (Gildan) |
| Fabric | 6.1-oz 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed |
| Fit | Relaxed |
| Sizes | S-4XL (2XL+ upcharge applies) |
| Colors | 60+ washed shades |
| Companions | C1717 (same style), 6014 long sleeve, 1566 crewneck |
| Blank price | Quoted per job |
Pricing
The 1717 costs more than a PC61 blank; it is quoted per job at supplier cost plus 35% when the cost is $10 or more. Print is the same $4.34 per location at 48 pieces, $20 per screen per color. See pricing.
| Job | Print per piece | Screens (one-time) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 color, 1 location, light shirt | $4.34 | $20 |
| 1 color, 1 location, dark shirt (flash) | $4.59 | $20 |
| 1 color front + 1 color back, light shirt | $8.68 | $40 |
| 1 color front + 1 color back, dark shirt | $9.18 | $40 |
Printing on garment-dyed cotton
Garment-dyed shirts hold water-based ink beautifully because the fabric is already soft and open. On light and mid shades we usually print water-based with no underbase. On dark shades (Pepper, Black, Navy) we print plastisol with a flash, or discharge if you want the softest result; discharge on garment-dyed cotton can shift slightly in tone, which most buyers of this shirt like. We show you on the proof. Read water-based vs plastisol.
Decoration options
Screen print (1 to 2 colors, front and back) is the usual pick for event, staff and merch tees. Left-chest embroidery is the usual pick for polos, hoodies and quarter-zips. Battle Born Clothing does both in its own shop in Yerington, NV. DTF transfers for small runs or full-color art are produced by a Carson City partner and pressed in our shop, quoted per job. See decoration for how each method holds up.
| Quantity | Embroidery per piece |
|---|---|
| 1-11 | $12.00 |
| 12-23 | $6.00 |
| 24-47 | $6.00 |
| 48-59 | $5.50 |
| 60-79 | $4.50 |
| 80+ | $4.00 |
Best uses
- Winery and tasting-room merch in Nevada City and Grass Valley
- River and rafting outfitter shirts on the South Yuba
- Music festival and concert series merch
- Outdoor brands and guide services around Truckee