The Jerzees 29M Dri-Power is the standard choice when the production brief is maximum unit volume at minimum cost per unit. At 5.6 oz with a 50/50 cotton-poly construction, the 29M sits below Gildan G500 and Hanes 5250 Tagless on per-unit pricing at wholesale quantities, making it the go-to substrate for event giveaways, promotional runs, nonprofit programs, and any job where the client's budget drives the blank selection. SpotShield stain-resistant finish on select Jerzees styles adds a functional spec without adding to the cost, relevant for workwear and foodservice programs where garment longevity matters.

One important note on fit: Jerzees cuts the 29M with a standard boxy silhouette. It is not a fitted or fashion blank. For programs targeting a retail or fashion-forward end buyer, a ring-spun cotton option is the better match. For commodity volume work where cost per decorated unit is the primary spec, the 29M delivers consistent results at a price point no other branded blank matches.

29M Dri-Power, 21M Sport, and 29B Youth: Which Jerzees T-Shirt Fits the Job?

The Jerzees 29M Dri-Power (5.6 oz, 50/50 cotton-poly) is the primary production blank for screen print shops running high-volume commodity jobs where per-unit cost is the dominant variable. The 50/50 construction gives the fabric light moisture-wicking properties, which makes the 29M suitable for promotional athletic events and school spirit programs beyond purely cotton applications. The Jerzees 21M Sport is a 100% polyester style built for sublimation printing and moisture-management programs. The fully synthetic substrate accepts sublimation dye transfer cleanly across the full print area, and the per-unit cost remains competitive with other commodity polyester blanks. Use the 21M for youth sports leagues, event crew shirts, and any program where the end buyer expects moisture-wicking performance from the finished garment. The Jerzees 29B is the youth-sizing equivalent of the 29M Dri-Power, carrying the same 50/50 construction and cost structure into children's and youth sizes. For school programs, spirit wear runs, and youth sports where adult and youth sizing ship on the same order, the 29B and 29M are compatible in decoration setup and cost tier.

Printing on Wholesale Jerzees Blanks: Dye Migration and Decoration Notes

The Jerzees 29M runs at standard cotton-poly screen print settings. Plastisol adheres to the 50/50 surface at 110 to 160 mesh for spot color work. The polyester component in the 29M carries dye migration risk when printing light ink colors on dark-colored garments. White and light gray plastisol on dark 29M blanks require either a low-bleed ink formulation or a migration-blocking base coat printed before the color layers. Skip this step and white ink on a dark 29M can grey out after the curing cycle as polyester dye bleeds into the ink film. DTF transfers bond well to the 50/50 surface at standard press settings (310 to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 15 seconds, medium pressure). Heat transfer vinyl adheres cleanly on the 29M for single-color and multi-color HTV applications. For the 21M Sport 100% polyester, use sublimation transfer for full-coverage all-over printing. Plastisol on the 21M Sport carries higher migration risk than on the 29M due to the fully synthetic substrate.

For decorators comparing 50/50 blank options across brands, the wholesale Gildan shirts collection covers the Gildan G800 Dry Blend 50/50. For the full range of blank t-shirts across all brands and styles, see the wholesale t-shirts collection.

Case Quantities and Bulk Pricing on Jerzees T-Shirts

Jerzees t-shirts ship in standard case packs sorted by size. All Jerzees styles are priced among the lowest online for wholesale branded blanks, with bulk discounts that increase with quantity above single-case orders. No minimum order is required, so mixed-style and mixed-color orders ship without surcharge. Fast US shipping applies on stocked colors across core Jerzees styles.