What T-Shirt Brands Does Vistaprint Print On? Blanks Compared

Every t shirt sold by any apparel platform, Vistaprint included, starts as a blank garment made by an apparel manufacturer before any logo goes on. Buyers researching a specific brand name like Gildan or Fruit of the Loom alongside Vistaprint are really asking a fit and fabric question: what is the actual shirt underneath the print, and how will it wear. Here is how that question maps onto Bear Grips Pro Shops' catalog of named blanks.

Why the Blank Brand Matters More Than the Printer

Print quality (crispness, color match, wash durability of the ink itself) is one variable. Fit, fabric weight, and shrinkage are a separate variable set almost entirely by the blank garment manufacturer, independent of who applies the print. A cotton tee from one blank brand can run a full size looser or tighter than a "same size" shirt from a different brand, which is why checking the specific blank brand matters more than checking the printer's name alone.

Named Blank Brands in the Bear Grips Pro Shops Catalog

Blank brand	Common products	VIP base starting price
Bella+Canvas	Tees, tanks	$19.88
Next Level	Tees, tanks, racerbacks, triblend crew	$19.88
Gildan	Polos, hoodies, youth hoodie and crewneck	$25.86
Sport-Tek	Performance tees, long sleeves, athletic shorts	$23.86
Champion	Hoodies, crewnecks, cropped tee	$29.88
Hanes	Tall tee	$25.88
AS Colour	Cut-off tank	$24.88

Fruit of the Loom and American Apparel blanks are not part of the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog; the closest equivalents by weight and fit are the Bella+Canvas and Next Level cotton tee lines.

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Athletic, Long Sleeve, and Gendered Fit Options

Sport-Tek covers the athletic and performance side of the catalog: moisture-wicking tees, long sleeves, and quarter-zip pullovers built for workout or team use rather than everyday cotton wear. Men's and women's cuts are both available across most of the tee, tank, and polo lineup, along with youth sizing on select hoodies and crewnecks, so a company or team order can cover a full staff or roster without switching platforms.

How to Pick the Right Blank for a Given Use Case

• Everyday company swag: Bella+Canvas or Next Level cotton tee, $19.88-$23.88
• Client-facing or trade show staff: Gildan or Sport-Tek polo, $34.88
• Cold weather or hiring event giveaway: Comfort Soft or Champion hoodie, $36.88-$45.88
• Active or gym-adjacent audience: Sport-Tek performance tee or long sleeve, $23.86-$29.88

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vistaprint use Gildan or Fruit of the Loom blanks?

Vistaprint's apparel section is largely built around its own house-label blanks rather than a wide selection of named third-party brands.

Does Bear Grips Pro Shops carry Fruit of the Loom or American Apparel?

No. The catalog runs on Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Gildan, Sport-Tek, Champion, Hanes, AS Colour, Cotton Heritage, Independent Trading Co., Jerzees, Richardson, Yupoong, Otto Cap, Valucap, and the house Bear Grips line.

Are there long sleeve and athletic options in the catalog?

Yes. Sport-Tek covers moisture-wicking long sleeves and performance tees, alongside cotton long sleeve options.

Do men's and women's sizing both exist across the catalog?

Yes, on most of the tee, tank, and polo lineup, with youth sizing available on select hoodies and crewnecks.