At French Press Custom in Santa Fe Springs, 100 black tees with a 1-color front screen print cost $11.80 each on a Bella+Canvas 3001, $12.51 on a 3001CVC and $15.10 on a 3413 tri-blend. Pick the 3001 for the sharpest print, the 3413 for the softest vintage drape, and the CVC for a heather look that sits between the two.
All three are the same unisex retail cut from Bella+Canvas. What changes is the yarn: 100% cotton, a cotton/poly CVC blend, or a poly/cotton/rayon tri-blend. That one difference decides how the shirt feels, how it ages, which inks work, and what it costs. Every price below comes from the same engine as our instant quote calculator.
What is the difference between the Bella+Canvas 3001, 3413 and 3001CVC?
| Spec | Bella+Canvas 3001 | Bella+Canvas 3413 | Bella+Canvas 3001CVC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Jersey Tee | Triblend Tee | CVC Jersey Tee |
| Fabric | 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (Ash is 99/1 cotton/poly) | 50/25/25 polyester/Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton/rayon | 52/48 Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton/polyester (Athletic Heather and Black Heather are 90/10) |
| Weight | 4.2 oz/yd² | 3.8 oz/yd² | 4.2 oz/yd² |
| Yarn | 32 singles | 40 singles | 32 singles |
| Fit | Retail fit, unisex sizing, side seams | Retail fit, unisex sizing, side seams | Retail fit, unisex sizing, side seams |
| Sizes | XS to 5XL | XS to 4XL | XS to 5XL |
| Colors in our catalog | 96 | 68 | 84 |
| Feel | Smooth, crisp, classic soft cotton | Lightest, drapiest, slightly slubby vintage hand | Soft, heathered, between the other two |
Specs are from the S&S Activewear catalog descriptions for each exact style, which mirror the Bella+Canvas product data. All three are listed as pre-shrunk.
Is the 3413 softer than the 3001?
Yes, most people feel it straight away. The 3413 is the lightest of the three at 3.8 oz/yd² and uses finer 40-singles yarn, and the rayon gives it a loose drape that the 3001 does not have. The 3001 is soft too, but it feels like a clean cotton tee rather than a worn-in one.
Does the 3413 look vintage?
That is the main reason people order it. Because the fabric mixes three fibers that take dye differently, every color has a faint heathered, washed look, even the ones Bella+Canvas calls "Solid." Prints on it also soften slightly, which reads as broken in. If you want a crisp, bright, brand-new look, the 3001 is the better canvas.
Where does the 3001CVC fit?
The CVC is the 3001 cut and weight (4.2 oz/yd², 32 singles) in a 52/48 cotton/poly blend. Nearly the whole color range is heathered, so it gives you the heather look without going all the way to a tri-blend. It holds a print almost as well as the 3001 and costs less than the 3413.
Price per shirt at 24, 50 and 100 pieces
Prices are per shirt, printed, before sales tax, sizes S to XL, one front print. Screen print setup is already included in the per-shirt price. "Light" means the white colorway (Solid White Triblend on the 3413, Solid White Blend on the CVC). "Dark" means black (Solid Black Triblend, Solid Black Blend).
1-color front, screen printed
| Style | 24 pcs | 50 pcs, light | 50 pcs, dark | 100 pcs, light | 100 pcs, dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas 3001 | Below the 36 minimum, see DTG | $12.82 | $13.86 | $11.16 | $11.80 |
| Bella+Canvas 3001CVC | Below the 36 minimum, see DTG | $13.53 | $14.57 | $11.87 | $12.51 |
| Bella+Canvas 3413 | Below the 36 minimum, see DTG | $16.12 | $17.16 | $14.46 | $15.10 |
Full-color DTG front
| Style | 24 pcs, light | 24 pcs, dark | 50 pcs, light | 50 pcs, dark | 100 pcs, light | 100 pcs, dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas 3001 | $22.39 | $27.39 | $19.39 | $22.39 | $15.39 | $17.39 |
| Bella+Canvas 3001CVC | $23.10 | $28.10 | $20.10 | $23.10 | $16.10 | $18.10 |
| Bella+Canvas 3413 | $25.69 | $30.69 | $22.69 | $25.69 | $18.69 | $20.69 |
For a full order of 100 black shirts with a 1-color front, the total with tax is $1,257.60 on the 3001, $1,336.05 on the 3001CVC and $1,622.24 on the 3413.
2XL and up cost more. Every style carries a supplier upcharge from 2XL. A black 2XL with a 1-color front in a 50-piece order is $16.47 on the 3001, $16.65 on the CVC and $19.13 on the 3413. The 3413 also stops at 4XL, while the 3001 and CVC run to 5XL. The calculator prices each size in your mix for you.
Heathered greys price as dark shirts. In our engine, Athletic Heather on the CVC and Athletic Grey Triblend on the 3413 price the same as black ($14.57 and $17.16 for 50 pieces, 1-color front), because we print a white underbase on anything that is not clearly light. More on that in why dark shirts cost more to print.
Which print methods work on each shirt?
Screen printing
All three screen print well from 36 pieces per design. Standard plastisol ink sits on top of the fabric and looks bright on any of them. The 3001 has the smoothest surface, so very fine lines, small text and halftones hold the cleanest there. On the 3413, the fuzzier tri-blend face softens fine detail a little, so bold graphics suit it best. See screen printing for ink options.
Water-based and discharge
This is where the fabric matters most. Discharge ink lifts the garment dye and replaces it with your color, and it needs 100% cotton with dischargeable dye. That means the solid-color 3001 is the only one of the three that is a real discharge candidate. Polyester and most cotton/poly blends do not discharge, so the CVC and 3413 are out. Water-based ink still works on the blends, but on dark colors it needs an underbase, which costs some of the softness. Our water-based and discharge page explains the limits.
DTG on a tri-blend
DTG bonds best to cotton, so the 3001 gives the most vivid, durable full-color print. The CVC and 3413 still print well, but colors come out slightly softer, and on the 3413 that faded look is often the point. If your art depends on exact, punchy color, put it on the 3001. If you want a vintage band-tee feel, the 3413 with DTG gets you there. There is no DTG minimum, so you can order one sample on each blank before you commit. See DTG printing.
Which one should you print?
- Clothing brand, fine-detail art, discharge or water-based prints: the 3001. Most colors, sharpest print, lowest price of the three.
- Soft vintage merch, band and event shirts people keep wearing, gyms and studios: the 3413. At 100 black pieces it is $15.10 against $11.80 for the 3001, and that difference buys the drape.
- A heather look on a budget, staff and team tees: the 3001CVC, at $12.51 for 100 black pieces.
- Under 36 pieces: DTG on any of the three, from $22.39 per shirt for 24 white 3001s.
If you are also weighing other brands, our Gildan 64000 vs Bella+Canvas 3001 vs Next Level 3600 comparison and Bella+Canvas vs Gildan vs Next Level guide cover the cotton tees across brands, and Comfort Colors 1717 vs Bella+Canvas 3001 vs Gildan 5000 covers heavyweight options.
Our take
On our presses the 3001 is the blank we reach for first, because it forgives nearly any artwork and any ink. The 3413 is the one customers fall for when they hold it, and it is a favorite for gym, band and event merch because people keep wearing it. One thing to plan for on the 3413: very fine lines soften a little on its fuzzier tri-blend face, so bold art reads best. Our fitness and gym apparel customers often choose the 3413 for exactly this reason.
Ordering from Los Angeles or Orange County
- Where we are. 14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, serving Los Angeles and Orange County.
- Minimums. DTG none, DTF 12, embroidery 24, screen printing 36 pieces per design.
- Timing. About 2-3 weeks after art approval. Rush available depending on the schedule. Tell us your date.
- Contact. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm PT, (562) 407-3800, sales@frenchpresscustom.com.
Price the 3413 now, or switch the style to the 3001 or the 3001CVC to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bella+Canvas 3413 or 3001 better for screen printing?
The 3001 is better for detailed screen printing because its smooth 32-singles cotton face holds fine lines and halftones cleanly. The 3413 prints bold designs well and gives a softer, vintage look. At 100 black shirts with a 1-color front, the 3001 is $11.80 and the 3413 is $15.10 per shirt at French Press Custom.
Does the Bella+Canvas 3413 run small compared to the 3001?
Both are listed as a retail fit with unisex sizing and side seams, so they share the same intended cut. The 3413 is a lighter 3.8 oz fabric that drapes more, which can make it feel closer to the body. Measure a shirt you own against each brand's size chart if fit is critical.
What is the difference between the Bella+Canvas 3001 and 3001CVC?
Same cut, same 4.2 oz weight and 32-singles yarn, different fiber. The 3001 is 100% cotton and the 3001CVC is a 52/48 cotton/poly blend that comes mostly in heather colors. Printed, the CVC costs $12.51 per shirt for 100 black tees with a 1-color front, against $11.80 for the 3001.
Can you discharge print on a Bella+Canvas tri-blend?
Not reliably. Discharge needs 100% cotton with dischargeable dye, and the 3413 is 50% polyester and 25% rayon. For a soft print on a 3413, we use water-based or a soft plastisol, and for true discharge we recommend a solid-color 3001.
Is DTG good on a tri-blend shirt?
Yes, with softer colors. DTG bonds best to cotton, so a 3413 print looks slightly faded compared with the same art on a 3001, which many people want for a vintage look. A full-color DTG front on 24 white 3413s is $25.69 per shirt, with no minimum.
What is the minimum order for Bella+Canvas shirts?
DTG has no minimum, DTF starts at 12, embroidery at 24, and screen printing at 36 pieces per design. You can mix sizes within one design to reach the minimum.
How much is a custom Bella+Canvas 3413 shirt?
At French Press Custom, a 1-color front screen print on a white 3413 is $16.12 per shirt at 50 pieces and $14.46 at 100, before tax, sizes S to XL. On black it is $17.16 and $15.10, and 2XL and up cost more.
