Choosing Your Embroidery Blank

Blank Selection Guide

Choosing the Right Blank for Embroidery

Three premium options — each tailored for a different look and style. Here's what sets them apart to help you choose the best fit.

Comfort Colors

1717 / 1567

Best for: Trendy & Vintage Designs

Fabric

100% Ring-Spun Cotton

Dyeing

Garment-Dyed

Stitch stability: Tightly twisted ring-spun fibers hold complex, high-density embroidery perfectly in place.

Vintage aesthetic: Embroidery threads pop beautifully against the soft, washed, textured garment-dyed fabric.

Ideal choice for detailed pet/family portraits and multi-color custom artwork.

💡 Care Tip: Being 100% natural cotton, we apply a soft premium backing under every design to ensure your custom embroidery stays flat and comfortable wash after wash.

Gildan

5000 / 18500

Best for: Classic Fit & Bulk Orders

T-shirt Fabric

100% Open-End Cotton

Fleece Fabric

50% Cotton / 50% Poly

Durable blend: The 50/50 fleece blend offers great durability and wrinkle resistance for everyday wear.

Smooth surface: Provides a clean, consistent canvas for sharp text and logo embroidery.

The go-to option for group gifts, corporate logos, and unlocking our multi-item savings tiers.

Bella + Canvas

3001 / 3719

Best for: Retail-Quality & Modern Fit

Fabric

100% Airlume Combed Cotton

Fit Style

Modern Retail / Tailored

Ultra-soft touch: Premium Airlume combed cotton creates an exceptionally smooth surface for delicate, fine-line embroidery.

Modern retail fit: Flattering tailored cut that offers a sleek, boutique-like look loved by modern apparel brands.

Lightweight yet strong, making it ideal for minimalist chest logos, subtle lettering, and everyday fashion.

Brand & Trademark Disclaimer: MHfulfill is an independent custom embroidery and fulfillment provider. Comfort Colors®, Gildan®, and Bella + Canvas® are registered trademarks of their respective owners. References to brand names, product lines, and SKUs are strictly for descriptive purposes to inform customers of the base blank garments used for our custom embroidery services. MHfulfill is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these trademark owners.
Custom Embroidery Blank Apparel Comparison: Comfort Colors 1717 vs Gildan 5000 vs Bella Canvas 3001
Quick comparison: Comfort Colors vs Gildan vs Bella + Canvas