Comfort Colors C3199 - Women's Midweight RS V-Neck T-Shirt - Island Reef
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Description
The Comfort Colors C3199 is a 5.4 oz women's garment-dyed V-neck tee in 100% ring-spun cotton with side-seam construction and a relaxed fit. The garment-dye process gives each piece the soft, washed-out vintage tone that retail merch brands, sorority programs, and boutique print shops sell at higher margins than standard blank tees. The 100% ring-spun cotton face is a standout substrate for DTG and discharge printing, which is why Comfort Colors remains the blank of choice for decorators running premium vintage-aesthetic programs. Sizes XS through 2XL.
DTG printing on the C3199 produces vibrant, soft-hand results on the ring-spun cotton face. The garment-dyed surface accepts water-based ink with the slightly irregular, lived-in quality that retail consumers associate with premium vintage tees. Discharge printing is the standout method on Comfort Colors garment-dyed blanks: the discharge agent strips the garment dye and replaces it with the print color, leaving zero hand on the fabric, which is the gold standard for the vintage look. Screen printing with plastisol holds sharp on the cotton face. DTF transfers bond at standard press settings. HTV for names and small personalization. Embroidery works on the chest and sleeve with a tear-away backing. Note that garment-dyed production carries inherent dye-lot shade variation between batches, so reorder batches may shift a half-shade from the original run.
- Brand: Comfort Colors
- Style: C3199 (Women's Midweight RS V-Neck T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 5.4 oz/yd2, 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed
- Construction: Side-seamed, V-neck, set-in sleeves, double-needle stitching
- Fit: Women's relaxed V-neck
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
- Colors: 8 garment-dyed colorways (check product page for current availability)
- Case quantity: 72 units per case (6 dozen)
- Decoration: DTG (standout), discharge (zero-hand), screen print (plastisol/water-based), DTF, HTV, embroidery
Garment-dyed production means each piece has a unique washed character, but fabric weight and construction stay consistent for program reorders. Expect slight shade variation between dye lots, which is inherent to the garment-dye process. Wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style. Stocked colors ship fast within the US. Browse the full wholesale women's t-shirts collection for more blanks.
Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
Shipping & Returns
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.
Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.
Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.
Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DTG (Direct-to-Garment) | ✓ | Standout substrate. 100% ring-spun cotton holds water-based ink with soft hand. Garment-dyed surface adds lived-in quality to prints. |
| Discharge Print | ✓ | STANDOUT method on garment-dyed cotton. Strips dye, replaces with print color. Zero hand. Gold standard for vintage aesthetic. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Sharp hold on ring-spun cotton face. Water-based also works for soft-hand prints. |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds at standard press settings on cotton face. Full-color artwork without quantity minimums. |
| Heat Transfer Vinyl | ✓ | Names and small personalization on the V-neck front panel. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Chest and sleeve with tear-away backing. 5.4 oz weight supports moderate to full stitch density. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 100% cotton. Sublimation requires polyester content. |
Women's V-Neck Comparison: Garment-Dyed vs Standard
| Spec | Comfort Colors C3199 | LAT L-3587 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $11.44 | $7.56 |
| Weight | 5.4 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed | 100% combed ring-spun cotton |
| Fit | Women's relaxed V-neck, XS-2XL | Women's relaxed V-neck |
| Construction | Side-seamed, double-needle | Side-seamed, baby rib collar |
| Best For | Premium garment-dyed V-neck for vintage DTG and discharge programs | Budget cotton V-neck for standard print programs |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Cool-tone garment dyes (Chambray, Flo Blue, Lagoon Blue, Seafoam) | 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed | Discharge clears to base cotton for zero-hand prints. DTG with pretreat for bright artwork on medium-toned grounds. Dye-lot shade variation inherent. |
| Warm-tone garment dyes (Watermelon, Crunchberry, Violet, Island Reef) | 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed | Saturated garment dyes. Discharge may leave a slight tint on deeper shades. DTG prints take a vintage character from the warm ground color. |
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