Bella Canvas 3001CVC at a glance.
A compact guide to the fabric, fit, sizing, color, and production details decorators need before ordering Bella Canvas 3001CVC blank heather t-shirts.
The heather CVC crew neck tee.
Built for DTF transfers, screen printing, DTG, and retail brands. The heather CVC version of the 3001, this 4.2 oz tee blends Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton with polyester for depth of tone, in the same crew neck and retail fit.
Key Specs
✦ Fast product checkQuick product details decorators check before ordering.
4.2 oz Lightweight
A 4.2 oz crew neck jersey at 32 singles blending Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton with polyester, which is what gives CVC colors their heather depth.
Composition By Color
Most colors are 52/48 cotton-polyester. Athletic Heather and Black Heather use a 90/10 blend, and Heather Prism colors use a 99/1 blend with grey flecks pulled through the base color.
Retail Fit Crew Neck
A retail-fit crew neck with unisex sizing, coverstitched collar and sleeves, side seams, and shoulder-to-shoulder taping. It uses the same core silhouette as the solid-color Bella Canvas 3001.
4.2 oz of Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton blended with polyester at 32 singles, pre-shrunk in a retail fit. The heather CVC version of the 3001 crew neck.
Why brands rely on the Bella Canvas 3001CVC.
Six reasons this CVC blank is a go-to among heather crew neck t-shirts for retail brands, boutiques, events, DTF transfers, and custom merch.
52/48 Airlume blend
A 4.2 oz crew neck jersey at 32 singles blending Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton with polyester, which gives CVC colors their heather depth.
- 4.2 oz, 32 singles
- 52/48 cotton/polyester in most colors
Wide color range
One of the widest heather ranges available, so brands can match nearly any palette in a single blank across a full product line.
- Heather, Prism, and blended colors
- Availability varies by color
Coverstitched collar and sleeves
Coverstitched collar and sleeves give a clean, durable retail finish that holds up through repeat wash and wear.
- Coverstitched collar and sleeves
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
Unisex sizing, XS to 5XL
A retail fit with unisex sizing runs closer to the body than a boxy tee, and the range runs all the way to 5XL.
- Retail fit, unisex sizing
- XS to 5XL
Smooth print surface
The 32-singles Airlume surface is fine-gauge and smooth, which can support clean DTF, screen, and DTG detail on heather grounds.
- 32 singles, fine-gauge jersey
- Airlume combed ring-spun
Tear-away label
A tear-away label removes by hand, making the 3001CVC a strong private-label heather blank that is quick to rebrand.
- Tear-away label, relabel-ready
- Pre-shrunk
Heather CVC Colors · Wide Color Range
The Bella Canvas 3001CVC comes in a wide range of heather, Prism, and blended colors. Most are 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton and 48% polyester, which is what gives CVC its heather depth. DTF Dallas stocks the core colors below and can order more through participating suppliers, with availability varying by color.
★ 20 Stocked Colors at DTF Dallas
These are the Bella Canvas 3001CVC colors currently listed on the DTF Dallas product page for quick ordering, local pickup, and same-day shipping when available.
Unisex size chart.
All measurements are laid-flat garment dimensions in inches. The 3001CVC has a retail fit with unisex sizing, so it runs closer to the body than a traditional boxy tee. Sizes XS to 5XL, with availability varying by color.
| Size | Chest Width | Body Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 16.5" | 27" |
| S | 18" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 22" | 30" |
| XL | 24" | 31" |
| 2XL | 26" | 32" |
| 3XL | 28" | 33" |
| 4XL | 30" | 34" |
| 5XL | 32" | 35" |
Measurement note: Chest width is the laid-flat measurement taken one inch below the armhole, not the full body circumference. Body length is measured from high point shoulder to finished hem at back. Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly by production run. Review the current supplier size chart before ordering. Sizes XS to 5XL, with availability varying by color.
3001CVC printing: what works best.
How each major decoration method performs on this heather crew neck. The 32-singles Airlume surface is smooth, but the 48% polyester content in most colors can affect how the fabric responds to heat. Decoration ratings are DTF Dallas recommendations and may vary by ink, transfer, garment color, and equipment.
DTF (Direct-to-Film)
The 32-singles Airlume surface is fine-gauge and smooth, which can support clean DTF detail. Follow the transfer manufacturer's recommended settings and test one shirt first, since most colors contain 48% polyester.
Screen Printing
The smooth fine-gauge jersey takes screen prints cleanly. Darker heathers may need a low-bleed underbase, since polyester dye can migrate under cure heat. Test the exact color first.
DTG (Direct-to-Garment)
DTG bonds to the cotton content, though a 52/48 blend gives less ink absorption than 100% cotton. Expect a slightly softer finish on heather grounds and pretreat accordingly.
Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
HTV bonds well to the blend. Pre-press briefly to flatten and remove moisture, and confirm your vinyl is rated for cotton-poly blends.
Embroidery
At 4.2 oz this is a lightweight jersey, so dense stitch counts can pucker. Use a proper backing and stabilizer, and keep designs light. Test one shirt first.
Sublimation
Sublimation bonds only to the polyester content, so results on a 52/48 blend look faded by design. This can work as an intentional vintage effect on lighter heathers, but it will not produce the same color intensity as a 100% polyester garment. Test the exact color first.
Blend, fit, or print questions? Start here.
This is a 4.2 oz heather CVC crew neck. Here is how to handle common fabric, fit, print, and wash-care questions.
Most 3001CVC colors are 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton and 48% polyester. The blend is what creates the heather look, unlike the 3001 which is 100% cotton in solid colors.
Follow the transfer manufacturer's recommended settings for blends and test one shirt first. Polyester content can affect how the fabric responds to heat.
Athletic Heather and Black Heather use a 90/10 blend, and Heather Prism colors use a 99/1 blend rather than 52/48. Exact fiber wording and composition may vary by color.
Check the color before ordering a full run, and test each color group separately if your order spans standard heathers, the 90/10 colors, and the Prism colors.
The polyester content in the blend means polyester dye can migrate into light-colored ink under press or cure heat, especially on darker heathers.
Test the exact color first. If dye migration appears, switch to a low-bleed or blocker transfer and follow the transfer manufacturer's settings for blends.
The 3001CVC has a retail fit with unisex sizing, which runs closer to the body than a traditional boxy tee. At L the chest measures 22 inches laid flat.
Share the laid-flat size chart so buyers can compare against a shirt they already own. Customers who want a looser fit can size up.
The 3001CVC comes in a very wide heather range, which is great for matching a palette but can make selection harder across similar tones.
Order a sample of your top two or three colors before a full run, since heather tones read differently in person than on screen.
The 3001CVC is pre-shrunk and the polyester content helps the shirt hold its shape. Some dimensional change may still occur depending on washing and drying conditions.
Machine wash warm inside out, tumble dry low, and follow the garment care label. Wash-test one shirt before a large decorated run so you can size accordingly.
The heather crew for brands and boutiques.
A 4.2 oz heather CVC crew neck with a retail fit and a wide color range. These blank heather t-shirts are a go-to for apparel brands, boutiques, hospitality teams, event merch, and print shops.
BrandsRetail Apparel Brands
Brands that want heather tones with a retail fit and a color range wide enough to build a full line in one blank.
BoutiquesBoutiques & Local Labels
Boutiques that need a softer heather crew customers will wear off the rack, in tones that solid colors cannot match.
UniformsHospitality & Service Teams
Restaurants, salons, and service teams that want a heather uniform tee that hides wear better than a flat solid.
EventsEvents & Promo Merch
Events and campaigns where a heather crew offers a more premium look than the standard solid promo tee.
Print ShopsPrint Shops & Studios
Print shops that want a dependable heather crew blank with a smooth 32-singles surface for DTF, screen, and DTG jobs.
Complete the look with matching pieces.
Pair this heather crew with the rest of a full look: blank tote bags, hoodies and fleece, joggers, and headwear, so customers can buy a complete set instead of a single tee.
Matching Bella Canvas styles.
Pair the 3001CVC with the rest of the Bella Canvas family: solid crews, V-necks, long sleeves, tanks, women's and youth styles, and more, so you can build a full lineup across necklines, fits, and age ranges. Scroll to see the complete range.
3501Unisex Jersey Long Sleeve Tee
3501CVCUnisex Heather CVC Long Sleeve Tee
3001Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee
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3001UUnisex Made in USA Jersey Tee
3005Unisex Jersey V-Neck Tee
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3005CVCUnisex Heather CVC V-Neck Tee
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3655Unisex Textured Jersey V-Neck Tee
3001BInfant Jersey Short Sleeve Tee
3483Unisex Jersey Muscle Tank
3501TJersey Long Sleeve Tee, Tall
3001TToddler Jersey Short Sleeve Tee
6500Women's Jersey Long Sleeve Tee
6004Women's Slim Fit Tee
6400Women's Relaxed Jersey Tee
6482Women's Jersey Crop Tee
3480YYouth Jersey Tank
100BInfant Jersey One Piece
3001YYouth Jersey Short Sleeve Tee
3001 vs 3001CVC: which fabric?
Bella Canvas builds this same crew neck in two fabrics. Same body, same retail fit, different hand and color character.
Cotton/polyester
100% in solid colors
Mottled, tonal depth
Flat, even color
32 singles
32 singles
Watch dark heathers
Standard press
Bonds to polyester
Cotton only
Quick Rule of Thumb
Choose the 3001CVC for heather tones. Choose the 3001 for solid colors. The body and fit are identical between the two.
Bella Canvas 3001CVC vs. other popular blanks.
See how the 3001CVC compares across fabric, weight, neckline, and best use.
| Brand & Style | Weight | Fabric & Neckline | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Canvas 3001CVC | 4.2 oz | 52/48 heather CVC, crew | Heather retail brands, boutiques |
| Next Level 6210 | 4.3 oz | CVC blend, crew | Comparable heather crew |
| Gildan 64000CVC | 4.5 oz | Softstyle CVC, crew | Value heather crew |
| Bella Canvas 3001 | 4.2 oz | Airlume cotton, crew | Same crew in solid colors |
| Bella Canvas 3005CVC | 4.2 oz | 52/48 heather CVC, V-neck | Same fabric in a V-neck |
| Gildan 64000 | 4.5 oz | Ring-spun softstyle, crew | Soft value crew tees |
*Fabric and fit vary by brand. These blanks span heather CVC and cotton constructions across crew and V-neck necklines. The 3001CVC is the wide-range heather crew of the group.
Not quite the right blank for your order?
Want solid colors: try Bella Canvas 3001 for the same crew body in 100% Airlume cotton.
Want a V-neck: try Bella Canvas 3005CVC for the same heather CVC fabric in a V-neck.
Want a value crew: try Gildan 64000 for a 4.5 oz soft ring-spun crew tee at a value price.
Want a women's tank: try Next Level 1533 for a 4.0 oz women's racerback tank in a cotton-poly jersey.
Need printed shirts instead?
Our Bella Canvas 3001CVC bulk blanks are sold unprinted. For designed, printed, and ready-to-wear shirts, visit our custom t-shirt printing service.
What to know before ordering the Bella Canvas 3001CVC.
Stocked in Richardson, TX for Dallas-Fort Worth orders.
Order Bella Canvas 3001CVC blank heather t-shirts online for local pickup, DFW-area fulfillment, or fast nationwide shipping. Same-day pickup is available at 903 N Bowser Rd, Suite 250, Richardson, TX 75081.