Jerzees occupies the budget end of the branded blank apparel market. Backed by HanesBrands manufacturing infrastructure, Jerzees blanks provide the sizing consistency and dye lot stability that decoration shops need on repeat programs, at a price per unit that works for tight-margin jobs. The brand's three core product lines each serve a specific decoration use case: the 29M for high-volume screen printing, NuBlend for fleece programs, and Dri-Power for moisture-management applications.

Jerzees 29M: The Lowest-Cost Branded 50/50 Tee for Screen Printing

The Jerzees 29M (5.6 oz, 50/50 cotton-poly) is the reference point for budget-tier branded blank t-shirts in the wholesale channel. The 50/50 blend reduces shrinkage compared to 100% cotton blanks, making it a common choice for organizations ordering shirts that will be laundered repeatedly without size replacement. Screen printing on the 29M requires low-bleed or polyester-blocking plastisol inks to prevent dye migration from the polyester component under heat. Standard plastisol will ghost on white and light-colored prints if cure temperature exceeds the polyester's dye lock threshold. Decorators printing dark-on-dark designs, or using DTF transfers rather than plastisol, encounter fewer dye migration complications on the 29M. The Dri-Power moisture-management finish on many Jerzees styles extends the tee's use in athletic uniform programs and outdoor event applications where wicking performance matters.

NuBlend Fleece: Pill-Resistant Hoodies and Crewnecks for Bulk Programs

The Jerzees NuBlend line (8 oz, 50/50 cotton-poly fleece) is engineered specifically to resist pilling, which is a common failure point on lower-cost fleece blanks after repeated washing. For programs where the decorated garment will be worn and washed regularly, such as school spirit hoodies, team warm-ups, or employee fleece, the NuBlend construction maintains appearance through the garment's use cycle better than generic private-label fleece at the same price tier. Screen printing on NuBlend fleece follows the same dye migration precautions as the 29M tee: use low-bleed inks, test a production sample before full press runs, and confirm cure temperature against the ink manufacturer's poly-blend specification. DTF transfers press cleanly on NuBlend and are the lower-risk option for decorators who do not want to manage polyester ink specifications.

Why Decorators Choose Jerzees for Budget-Tier Branded Programs

The core reason Jerzees holds its position in the wholesale channel is price-to-consistency ratio. Buyers moving off private-label or unbranded blanks often choose Jerzees as a first branded upgrade because it delivers stable sizing, predictable shrinkage, and recognized brand labeling at a cost close to unbranded alternatives. For school programs, fundraiser orders, or community event shirts where the end-buyer wants a name-brand blank but the program budget does not support Gildan premium or Bella Canvas pricing, Jerzees 29M and NuBlend fill the gap. Sizing holds across dye lots, which is the baseline requirement for any decorator running reorders.

For the full range of wholesale blank t-shirts across all brands and price tiers, see the wholesale blank t-shirts collection. For hoodie and crewneck options including Gildan 18500 and Bella Canvas fleece alongside NuBlend, browse the wholesale hoodies collection.

All styles in this collection are no minimum order required, with fast US shipping on stocked colors. Case pricing applies automatically, and bulk discounts increase with quantity.