Bella + Canvas 3001 vs. Next Level 3600: a comparison
Let’s individually compare the Bella + Canvas 3001 vs. the Next Level 3600 tee, point by point. We’ll cover style, fabric composition, weight, color options, prices, available sizes, and custom print options.
Style
While Bella + Canvas 3001 is a unisex t-shirt suitable for both men and women, the Next Level 3600 is classic men’s wear.
Thanks to side seams, both t-shirts create a more fitted look that works for just about every body type in the available size range.
However, there are some style differences.
The Next Level 3600 creates a more tailored fit with its shorter and slimmer sleeves, making it an excellent choice for those who want a more streamlined look.
The Bella + Canvas 3001, on the other hand, has a more relaxed fit and wider sleeves.
Fabric composition and weight
Both shirts are made from top-quality materials and have the same fabric composition.
The Next Level 3600 consists of 100% ring-spun combed cotton (and a cotton-polyester blend for the Heather Grey color), making it extra comfy with a soft, pleasant texture. The Bella + Canvas 3001 is also crafted from a mix of 100% combed and ring-spun cotton or, for some colors, a cotton-polyester combo.
Bringing together cotton and polyester gives the fabric a smooth, great-looking texture that’s unlikely to shrink or be impacted by the wash.
The Bella + Canvas 3001 has a fabric weight of 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²), which provides a slightly more lightweight feel than the Next Level 3600 with a weight of 4.3 oz/y² (145.8 g/m²).
While the difference between fabric weights isn’t substantial, it all comes down to personal preference.
Colors
The Bella Canvas tee comes in an impressive palette of 54 colors. The options incorporate both regular colors and heather options (softer, more muted colors).
There are also heather prism colors, which bring a one-of-a-kind style, giving the fabric a vintage, garment-dyed look.
At Printful, the Next Level is available in a range of 8 color options. These colors include black, midnight navy, royal blue, red, heather grey, desert pink, light blue, and white. Note that some colors might be unavailable for specific sizes.
Sizes
The Bella + Canvas 3001 is available in size XS to size 5XL (with a slight exception in some colors). The Next Level, however, comes in sizes XS to 3XL. To make sure you get the perfect fit, remember to use our handy size guide manual when choosing a product at Printful.
Embroidery and print placements
These tees are very similar when it comes to fulfillment options. Both the Bella + Canvas 3001 and the Next Level 3600 are suited for embroidery and print placements. However, the printable surface area differs.
The Bella + Canvas 3001 allows for a wider range of embroidery placement—on the front, back, and sleeves. You can also choose either a standard embroidery option or unlimited color embroidery. The latter is best suited for multicolor designs with shading.
For the Next Level 3600, you can choose from left, center, or large center design placements.
With DTG printing, available design placement areas are similar for both shirts—that is, you can print on the front, back, and sleeves, as well as inside and outside.
Tear-away labels
The tear-away label is a feature for both t-shirts. The tear-away label is the tag you can remove from the fabric without ripping it to ensure a smooth back surface of the garment.
If you’re starting a clothing line and planning to rely on a print-on-demand provider to produce your own custom t-shirts, this area is a perfect opportunity for branding. With Printful’s inside label printing feature, you can make it happen. For an additional $2.49, your branding will appear on the heat-sealed label.
Source: Customer review
Price
Pricing for these t-shirts and the different fulfillment options goes as follows:
DTG printing (1 printing area included)
Embroidery (1 embroidery area)
Unlimited color embroidery (1 embroidery area)
Printful product pricing includes the t-shirt itself and the customization option you choose, but taxes and shipping are not included.
That said, you can get bulk order discounts starting at 25+ units, as well as monthly discounts, which can be earned based on your sales.
Customer reviews
One of the most important considerations when choosing the best t-shirts for printing are customer reviews. After all, you want a tee that people are loving, right?
Both of these t-shirts are rated 4.5 out of 5 by thousands of satisfied Printful customers, but there are a couple of points people highlight about one shirt or the other.
Our customers consistently say that the Next Level 3600 is the softest true-to-size tee you can get. They praise its great fit, minimal shrinkage, and longevity after many washes.
