Equivalent / Garment-dyed heavyweight tee
The Stanley/Stella equivalent to the Comfort Colors 1717
The closest Stanley/Stella equivalent to the Comfort Colors 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt is the Stanley/Stella Freestyler Vintage (SATU019), a 7 oz/yd² relaxed fit garment-dyed heavyweight tee against the 1717 at 6.1 oz/yd², in GOTS certified organic cotton. French Press Custom, an official Stanley/Stella dealer in Santa Fe Springs, CA, prints and embroiders both.
Why this match
Both are garment-dyed, relaxed-fit, 100% cotton tees with a washed, lived-in look. The Freestyler Vintage is heavier at 7 oz/yd² against 6.1, uses organic cotton, and has slight shading on the seams for a washed finish.
Also consider: Stanley/Stella Creator 2.0 Vintage. For a lighter garment-dyed tee with a medium fit, the Creator 2.0 Vintage is 5.6 oz/yd².
Side by side
Comfort Colors 1717 vs Stanley/Stella Freestyler Vintage
- Style
- Comfort Colors 1717Comfort Colors 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt
- Freestyler VintageStanley/Stella Freestyler Vintage SATU019
- Fabric
- Comfort Colors 1717100% ring-spun cotton
- Freestyler Vintage100% organic open end cotton
- Weight
- Comfort Colors 17176.1 oz/yd²
- Freestyler Vintage7 oz/yd² (237 g/m²)
- Yarn
- Comfort Colors 171720 singles
- Freestyler Vintage16 singles
- Construction
- Comfort Colors 1717Garment dyed
- Freestyler VintageSingle Jersey, Garment dyed
- Fit
- Comfort Colors 1717Relaxed fit
- Freestyler VintageRelaxed Fit
- Organic
- Comfort Colors 1717Not listed
- Freestyler VintageOrganic (GOTS)
- Certifications
- Comfort Colors 1717Meets OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Maker is Fair Labor Accredited, Contains US grown BCI cotton
- Freestyler VintageOrganic (GOTS), OEKO-TEX organic garments, Vegan, Fair Wear
- Sizes
- Comfort Colors 1717S to 4XL (7 sizes)
- Freestyler VintageXXS to 3XL (8 sizes)
- Colors
- Comfort Colors 171768
- Freestyler Vintage6
- Made in
- Comfort Colors 1717n/a
- Freestyler VintageBangladesh
Specs as each supplier publishes them: Comfort Colors from the S&S Activewear catalog, Stanley/Stella from the Stanley/Stella product API, both read November 2, 2026. Color counts are the colors in each feed. n/a or Not listed means the supplier data we use does not say.
When to choose which
Choose the Comfort Colors 1717 when
- You want the exact Comfort Colors palette your customers already ask for.
- You need 4XL.
- You want a slightly lighter heavyweight.
Choose the Stanley/Stella Freestyler Vintage when
- The same vintage, garment-dyed look in GOTS certified organic cotton.
- A heavier, drier hand at 7 oz/yd².
- Sizes from XXS.
Decoration notes
How we print and stitch them
- 01Garment-dyed shades vary a little from lot to lot on both brands, so order a whole run at once.
- 02Both screen print well; water-based and discharge inks suit the washed look.
- 03Heavier 100% cotton holds embroidery well with standard backing.
Questions
What is the Stanley/Stella equivalent of the Comfort Colors 1717?
The Stanley/Stella Freestyler Vintage (SATU019). Both are garment-dyed, relaxed-fit, 100% cotton tees with a washed, lived-in look. The Freestyler Vintage is heavier at 7 oz/yd² against 6.1, uses organic cotton, and has slight shading on the seams for a washed finish.
Is the Stanley/Stella Freestyler Vintage heavier than the Comfort Colors 1717?
The Freestyler Vintage is 0.9 oz/yd² heavier (7 against 6.1 oz/yd², as each supplier publishes it).
Is the Comfort Colors 1717 organic?
Organic cotton is not listed in the Comfort Colors product data we use. The Stanley/Stella Freestyler Vintage is made in GOTS certified organic cotton, per Stanley/Stella's own product data.
Can French Press Custom decorate both?
Yes. We screen print, DTG print and embroider both blanks in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Ask for the Freestyler Vintage on a quote and we will price it next to the Comfort Colors 1717 if you want to compare.
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