Econscious EC1000 - Men's 100% Organic Cotton Classic Short-Sleeve T-Shirt - Dolphin
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Description
The Econscious EC1000 is a 5.5 oz 100% certified organic ring-spun cotton tee built for print shops and decorators whose clients require verifiable sustainability credentials. The fiber is GOTS-certified (Global Organic Textile Standard), which means the entire supply chain from cotton field to finished garment has been independently audited for organic and social compliance, not just the raw fiber content. That distinction matters when a brand client or end buyer asks for documentation: OCS certifies fiber origin, GOTS certifies the full chain. The EC1000 carries both. The ring-spun cotton at 5.5 oz delivers a midweight body that sits on the platen without shifting and accepts ink with better holdout than a lighter fashion tee. For shops that print promotional, corporate, or retail orders where end buyers want to see a certification label, this blank closes the specification without requiring a custom sourcing conversation.
For screen printing, the organic ring-spun cotton surface is receptive to plastisol and water-based inks. Water-based inks pair well with the natural fiber positioning of the blank, and a standard screen-print setup handles the 5.5 oz weight without adjustment. DTF is the most forgiving route for small runs or multicolor designs on this blank: standard heat-press settings work across the full color range. For DTG, the 100% ring-spun cotton pre-treats cleanly and prints with strong color saturation; use a white underbase on the darker colors (Black, Charcoal, Meteorite). For embroidery, the 5.5 oz side-seamed body is stable enough for left-chest placements with standard cutaway backing. The organic cotton rib neck and self-fabric taped shoulders mean the blank holds shape during decoration. Vinyl and HTV bond at standard temperature and time settings on the cotton surface.
- Brand: Econscious
- Style: EC1000 (Men's 100% Organic Cotton Classic Short-Sleeve T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 100% certified organic ring-spun cotton
- Weight: 5.5 oz/yd2
- Construction: Side-seamed. Organic cotton fiber rib neck. Shoulder seam clean-finished with self-fabric tape. Double-needle coverstitched seams. Tear-away label.
- Fit: Men's classic fit
- Sizes: S-2XL
- Colors available: 13 colors (check current availability on the product page)
- Certifications: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard); OCS (Organic Content Standard); OEKO-TEX Standard 100; PETA-Approved Vegan
- Ordering: Available by the piece or by the case (units per case vary by color); ask for case pricing to access wholesale bulk discount rates that increase with unit quantity
- Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach.
The EC1000 is a blank that justifies its price to a client rather than competing on the lowest per-unit cost alone. When the print program needs a certification label on the hang tag or end buyer documentation, organic ring-spun cotton at 5.5 oz with GOTS and OCS on the spec sheet covers both printability and sustainability requirements in a single SKU. TheClothingSpace stocks the EC1000 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colors.
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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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Standard heat-press settings work across the full 13-color range; the organic ring-spun cotton surface bonds well with transfer adhesives |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | 5.5 oz ring-spun cotton holds registration on the platen without shifting; use a white underbase on Black, Charcoal, and Meteorite |
| Screen Print (Water-based) | ✓ | Pairs naturally with the organic fiber positioning; absorbent ring-spun surface takes water-based inks cleanly |
| DTG | ✓ | 100% ring-spun cotton pre-treats cleanly for DTG; use a white underbase on dark grounds (Black, Charcoal, Meteorite) |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 5.5 oz side-seamed body is stable for left-chest placements; use standard cutaway backing |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Cotton surface bonds at standard temperature and time; flexible HTV recommended for stretchable applications |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 100% organic cotton is not a polyester sublimation substrate; use a 100% polyester blank for sublimation |
How Does the Econscious EC1000 Compare?
| Spec | Econscious EC1000 | Bella+Canvas 3001C | Gildan G500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $8.67 | $5.01 | $3.12 |
| Weight | 5.5 oz | 4.2 oz | 5.3 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% certified organic ring-spun cotton | Airlume combed ring-spun cotton (conventional) | 100% carded open-end cotton (conventional) |
| Fit | Men's classic fit | Retail modern, unisex | Classic straight, unisex |
| Construction | Side-seamed, GOTS + OCS certified | Side-seamed, tear-away label | Tubular, quarter-turned |
| Best For | Programs requiring verifiable organic certification | Fine-detail DTG, lightweight retail fit | High-volume commercial screen print, lowest cost per unit |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100% certified organic ring-spun cotton | No underbase required for most colors; full discharge and DTG vibrancy on clean white ground |
| Light and mid-tone colors (Natural, Ice Blue, Sunwashed Mint, Dolphin, Beehive, Manzanita, Pacific, Red Pepper) | 100% certified organic ring-spun cotton | DTF and screen print without underbase on lighter grounds; plastisol holds cleanly at standard cure |
| Dark grounds (Black, Charcoal, Meteorite, Olive) | 100% certified organic ring-spun cotton | Use a white underbase for screen print and DTG on dark grounds; DTF bonds without underbase at standard heat-press settings |