Bella+Canvas vs Next Level Tees in 2026: A Vendor's Comparison

June 23, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

Bella+Canvas is known for soft ringspun cotton in a slim retail fit.
Next Level is known for a triblend fabric with a heathered, melange look.
Bear Grips carries both brands, with Next Level offering the widest range of triblend and cotton crew options.
The two brands are often stocked together rather than as a straight replacement for each other.

Table of Contents

Fabric comparison
What Next Level brings
When to pick each
Stocking both
Frequently Asked Questions

Bella+Canvas and Next Level both show up constantly in comparisons because they compete for the same boutique and fashion-forward customer. The fabric difference is the real story. Here is how they compare inside the Bear Grips catalog.

Ringspun Cotton vs Triblend Heather

	Bella+Canvas	Next Level
Signature fabric	Soft ringspun cotton	Triblend (cotton, polyester, rayon blend)
Look	Clean, solid colors	Heathered, melange finish
In Bear Grips catalog as	Women's Favorite Tee ($19.88 VIP)	Premium Cotton Crew Tee, Premium Triblend Crew Tee ($23.88 VIP each)

What Next Level Brings to the Catalog

Next Level has the deepest bench of any single brand in the catalog: the Ladies Racerback Tank ($19.88 VIP), Premium CVC Jersey Tee ($24.88 VIP), Premium Cotton Crew Tee ($23.88 VIP), Men's Premium Triblend Crew Tee ($23.88 VIP), Women's Premium Cotton Tee ($23.88 VIP), Women's Premium Triblend Racerback Tank ($25.88 VIP), Women's Premium Triblend Tee ($24.88 VIP), and Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants ($39.88 VIP). That range gives vendors both cotton and triblend options under one brand.

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When to Pick Bella+Canvas vs Next Level

Pick Bella+Canvas for a clean solid-color tee with a soft ringspun feel.
Pick Next Level triblend for a heathered, slightly textured look that reads a bit more premium and casual.
Pick Next Level cotton crew for a similar clean feel to Bella+Canvas at a comparable price point.

Stocking Both in the Same Shop

Because the two brands sit in a similar price bracket ($19.88-$25.88 VIP base for most pieces), it is common to stock one Bella+Canvas piece as the clean-color option and one Next Level triblend piece as the heathered option, giving customers two distinct looks without adding a third brand.

Compare Both Fabrics Yourself

Bella+Canvas ringspun cotton, Next Level triblend, one shop, no minimum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is triblend fabric?

Triblend is a cotton, polyester, and rayon blend that produces a soft, slightly textured, heathered finish. Next Level is one of the best known brands built around it.

Is Next Level cheaper than Bella+Canvas?

The Ladies Racerback Tank matches the Women's Favorite Tee at $19.88 VIP base. Other Next Level pieces run $23.88-$25.88 VIP, slightly above the Bella+Canvas tee.

Does Bella+Canvas make a triblend tee?

The Bella+Canvas piece Bear Grips carries is a ringspun cotton tee. For triblend specifically, Next Level is the deeper option in the current catalog.

Can I stock both brands in one shop?

Yes. Many shops pair a Bella+Canvas tee with a Next Level triblend piece to offer two distinct fabric feels.

Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.