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V-Neck · Cotton
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Nebula Dark Gray Short Sleeve V-Neck Tee
A smooth-face cotton v-neck that takes a clean print — our deepest-stock blank, a flat $4.25/unit.
Sizes S–XL
$4.25
/ Unit
$17.00 / 4-Pack
Fig. I — Glossary · Updated June 2026
What Is Ring-Spun Cotton?
Ring-spun cotton is cotton yarn made by continuously twisting and thinning the strands as they're spun. That tightens the fibers into a softer, smoother, stronger yarn than standard open-end (carded) cotton — which is why ring-spun blanks feel better and hold fine print detail more cleanly.
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Fig. II — The Short Version
The Short Answer
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Ring-spun cotton is spun by twisting and thinning the strands, producing a finer, smoother, stronger yarn.
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Open-end cotton — also called carded or 'regular' — is spun faster and cheaper, giving a coarser, slightly rougher feel.
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Ring-spun's smoother surface holds fine print detail, like small text and halftones, more cleanly than open-end.
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'Combed ring-spun' adds a combing step that removes short fibers for an even softer, stronger yarn.
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Ring-spun costs a little more to make, but most modern soft-feel blank tees are ring-spun.
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At Bayou, solid cotton blanks print clean and start at a flat $4.25/unit.
— The Press Room, Bayou Blanks"Ring-spun is the smoother yarn. It feels better — and it prints sharper."
Fig. III — Side By Side
Ring-Spun vs Open-End
Same cotton, spun two different ways. Here's how the yarn — and the shirt — changes.
| Attribute | Ring-spun cotton | Open-end (carded) cotton |
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| Yarn surface 5.3–6.0 oz | Smooth, fine, even | Coarser, more textured |
| Feel 5.3–6.0 oz | Softer, smoother hand | Rougher, more rugged |
| Strength 5.3–6.0 oz | Stronger yarn | Weaker, breaks easier |
| Print detail 5.3–6.0 oz | Holds fine detail and halftones | Best for bold, simple prints |
| Cost to make 5.3–6.0 oz | Slightly higher | Cheaper, faster to spin |
| Common use 5.3–6.0 oz | Soft retail and fashion tees | Value and promo tees |
Fig. IV — Our Picks
Cotton Blanks That Print Clean
Solid, smooth-face cotton blanks on the floor in Hattiesburg, sold by the pack. Prices shown per unit — no account.
The Basic
Crew · Cotton
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Yellow Strike Crew Neck Tee
A basic cotton crew that prints sharp — no account, no minimum beyond a pack. From $4.25/unit.
Sizes S–XL
$4.25
/ Unit
$17.00 / 4-Pack
4XL–5XL
Crew · Extended
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Slate Gray Short Sleeve Crew Neck Raglan (4XL–5XL)
The same smooth cotton in 4XL–5XL at the same flat $4.25/unit as a small.
Sizes 4XL–5XL
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$17.00 / 4-Pack
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V-Neck · Plus
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V-Neck Tee (Plus Sizes)
A plus-size cotton v-neck at one flat per-unit price — no size upcharge.
Plus sizes
$4.25
/ Unit
$17.00 / 4-Pack
Every pick is sold by the pack at a flat $4.25/unit, dropping to about $2.92/unit by the 12-pack — same price across every size, no account required.
Fig. V — From The Press Room
Frequently Asked
This block carries FAQ schema (JSON-LD) for AEOIs ring-spun cotton better than regular cotton?
For softness and print detail, yes. Ring-spun yarn is smoother and stronger than open-end (regular or carded) cotton, so the shirt feels better and holds fine print detail more cleanly. Open-end cotton is still a solid choice for bold, simple prints at the lowest cost.
What's the difference between ring-spun and open-end cotton?
How the yarn is spun. Ring-spun twists and thins the fibers continuously for a fine, smooth yarn; open-end spins faster and cheaper for a coarser yarn. Ring-spun is softer and stronger; open-end is cheaper and more rugged.
Is ring-spun cotton good for screen printing and DTF?
Yes. Its smooth, tight surface gives ink a clean, even base, so fine lines, small text, and halftones print sharper than on a coarse open-end tee. It works well for screen printing, DTF, and DTG.
What is combed ring-spun cotton?
Cotton that's both combed (short fibers removed) and ring-spun (twisted and thinned). Combing plus ring-spinning makes the softest, strongest, smoothest cotton yarn — the feel you get on premium soft-style tees.
Does Bayou sell ring-spun cotton blanks?
Our cotton tees are solid, smooth-face blanks that print clean, sold by the pack at a flat $4.25/unit ($2.92 by the 12-pack) — no account, and every size is the same price.
Fig. VI — Why Bayou
Why Buy Your Blanks From Bayou
Per-Unit Pricing
The real cost per shirt — from $4.25, down toward $2.92 by the 12-pack. Shown up front, no account, same price every size.
80,000+ In Stock
Deep overstock across tees, fleece, and more — S–5XL — with new pallets landing weekly.
Ships From Hattiesburg
Packed and shipped from our Mississippi warehouse — central, fast, and real people on the floor.
Open To Anyone
No account, no resale certificate, no business required — buy a single pack at the same per-unit price.
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Print on a blank that holds the detail.
Smooth-face cotton blanks from $4.25/unit — every size one price, no account, inspected and shipped from Hattiesburg.