Port & Company PC55 Core Blend Tee, screen printed
The PC55 is a 5.5-ounce 50/50 cotton-polyester tee. It shrinks less than the all-cotton PC54 and PC61, dries faster, and costs about the same. Battle Born Clothing prints it with plastisol in Yerington, Nevada. It is a good pick for outfitters, running events and anyone who will sweat in the shirt.
Blank quoted per job; print $4.34 per location at 48
| Style | PC55 |
|---|---|
| Maker | Port & Company (SanMar) |
| Fabric | 5.5-oz 50/50 cotton/polyester |
| Fit | Classic |
| Sizes | XS-6XL (2XL+ upcharge applies) |
| Colors | 40+ |
| Companions | PC55Y youth, PC55LS long sleeve, PC55P pocket |
| Blank price | Quoted per job |
Pricing
Blank quoted per job (supplier cost times two when under $10). Print at 48 pieces is $4.34 per location plus $0.25 per flash on dark shirts; screens are $20 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 |
Ink on a blend
Discharge and water-based inks need 100% cotton to work right, so on the PC55 we print plastisol. On dark blends we also watch for dye migration and use a low-bleed white underbase. If you want the soft water-based feel, choose the PC61 or Comfort Colors 1717 instead.
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
- Rafting, kayak and fishing guide crews on the Yuba and the Truckee
- Trail runs and triathlons where cotton stays wet
- Hospitality staff in hot kitchens and patios
- Camp staff shirts that get washed every day