Bella Canvas 3005CVC at a glance.
A compact guide to the fabric, fit, sizing, color, and production details decorators need before ordering Bella Canvas 3005CVC blank heather V-neck t-shirts.
The heather CVC V-neck tee.
Built for DTF transfers, screen printing, DTG, and retail brands. The heather CVC version of the 3005, this 4.2 oz tee blends Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton with polyester for depth of tone, in the same retail fit.
Key Specs
✦ Fast product checkQuick product details decorators check before ordering.
4.2 oz Lightweight
A 4.2 oz jersey at 32 singles blending Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton with polyester, which is what gives CVC colors their heather depth.
Two Color Exceptions
Most colors are 52/48 cotton-polyester. Athletic Heather and Black Heather use a 90/10 blend, and Neon colors run 3.6 oz at 40 singles.
Retail Fit V-Neck
A retail fit with unisex sizing, side seams, and shoulder taping, in the same V-neck body as the 3005 and 3655.
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 3005 V-neck.
Why brands rely on the Bella Canvas 3005CVC.
Six reasons this CVC blank is a go-to among heather V-neck t-shirts for retail brands, boutiques, events, DTF transfers, and custom merch.
52/48 Airlume blend
A 4.2 oz 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
Clean V-neck finish
The same V-neck silhouette as the 3005, so the two styles sit together cleanly in one collection across solid and heather colors.
- V-neck, retail look
- Matches the 3005 body
Unisex sizing
A retail fit with unisex sizing runs closer to the body than a traditional boxy tee, so it reads as retail rather than promo.
- Retail fit, unisex sizing
- XS to 3XL
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
Side seams and taping
Side seams and shoulder taping give the tee structure, and the polyester content helps the shirt hold its shape through wear.
- Side seamed
- Shoulder taping
Tear-away label
A tear-away label removes by hand, making the 3005CVC a strong private-label heather V-neck blank that is quick to rebrand.
- Tear-away label, relabel-ready
- Pre-shrunk
Heather CVC Colors · Cotton-Poly Blend
The Bella Canvas 3005CVC comes in a range of heather tones. Most colors are 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton and 48% polyester, which is what gives CVC its heather depth.
★ 3005CVC Colors
DTF Dallas stocks four core 3005CVC colors in Richardson: Athletic Heather, Dark Grey Heather, Heather Mauve, and Heather Navy. Order by 2 PM CST and in-stock colors ship out today. The full Bella Canvas range below is available to order.
Unisex size chart.
All measurements are laid-flat garment dimensions in inches. The 3005CVC has a retail fit with unisex sizing, so it runs closer to the body than a traditional boxy tee. Available XS to 3XL.
| Size | Chest Width | Body Length | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 16.5" | 26.75" | 7.625" |
| S | 18" | 27.75" | 8.25" |
| M | 20" | 28.75" | 8.625" |
| L | 22" | 29.75" | 9.125" |
| XL | 24" | 30.75" | 9.625" |
| 2XL | 26" | 31.75" | 10.25" |
| 3XL | 28" | 32.75" | 10.625" |
Measurement note: Chest width is measured laid flat from underarm seam to underarm seam. Body length and chest width both carry a 1 inch tolerance. Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly between production runs. Available XS to 3XL.
3005CVC printing: what works best.
How each major decoration method performs on this heather V-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 V-neck. Here is how to handle common fabric, fit, print, and wash-care questions.
Most 3005CVC colors are 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton and 48% polyester. The blend is what creates the heather look, unlike the 3005 which is 100% cotton in most 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 cotton-polyester blend rather than 52/48, and exact fiber wording may vary by color. Neon colors run lighter at 3.6 oz and 40 singles.
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 neons.
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 3005CVC 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.
A V-neck opening sits lower than a crew neck, so a design placed at standard crew-neck height can crowd or overlap the neckline.
Drop the print 1 to 2 inches compared to your crew-neck placement and test on one shirt per size before a full run.
The 3005CVC 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.
Follow the garment care label, and wash-test one shirt before a large decorated run so you can size accordingly.
The heather V-neck for brands and boutiques.
A 4.2 oz heather CVC V-neck with a retail fit. These blank heather V-neck 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, so the finished shirt reads as retail rather than promo.
BoutiquesBoutiques & Local Labels
Boutiques that need a softer heather V-neck 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 V-neck offers an alternative to the standard solid crew tee.
Print ShopsPrint Shops & Studios
Print shops that want a dependable heather V-neck blank with a smooth 32-singles surface for DTF, screen, and DTG jobs.
Complete the look with matching pieces.
Pair this heather V-neck 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.
3005 vs 3005CVC vs 3655: which fabric?
Bella Canvas builds this same V-neck in three fabrics. Same body, same retail fit, different hand and color character.
Cotton/polyester
100% in most 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 3005CVC for heather tones. Choose the 3005 for solid colors. Bella also offers the 3655 for a textured jersey version of the same V-neck. The body and fit are identical across all three.
Bella Canvas 3005CVC vs. Bella Canvas 3005.
The same V-neck body in two fabrics. Same weight, same 32 singles, same retail fit. The difference is the yarn blend and what it does to color.
Bella Canvas 3005CVC
A 4.2 oz V-neck blending Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton with polyester at 32 singles, producing heather tones with visible depth.
Bella Canvas 3005
A 4.2 oz V-neck in Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton at 32 singles, 100% cotton in most colors, giving flat solid color.
Cotton/polyester
100% in most colors
Athletic and Black Heather
Ash only
Tonal, mottled
Flat, even
32 singles
32 singles
Unisex, XS-3XL
Unisex, XS-3XL
Less absorption
High cotton content
Quick Rule of Thumb
Choose this heather V-neck when the design calls for heather tones or you want the polyester content to help hold shape. Choose the 3005 for solid colors and the softest cotton hand. Sizing carries over between the two.
Bella Canvas 3005CVC vs. other popular blanks.
See how the 3005CVC compares across fabric, weight, neckline, and best use.
| Brand & Style | Weight | Fabric & Neckline | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Canvas 3005CVC | 4.2 oz | 52/48 heather CVC, V-neck | Heather retail brands, boutiques |
| Next Level 6240 | 4.3 oz | CVC blend, V-neck | Comparable heather V-neck |
| Bella Canvas 3005 | 4.2 oz | Airlume cotton, V-neck | Same V-neck in solid colors |
| Bella Canvas 3001 | 4.2 oz | Airlume cotton, crew neck | Classic crew in solid colors |
| Next Level 3600 | 4.3 oz | Combed ring-spun cotton, crew | Everyday retail-fit crew tees |
| Gildan 64000 | 4.5 oz | Ring-spun softstyle, crew | Soft value crew tees |
*Fabric and fit vary by brand. These blanks span V-neck and crew necklines across cotton and blended constructions. This blank is the heather CVC V-neck of the group.
Not quite the right blank for your order?
Want solid colors: try Bella Canvas 3005 for the same V-neck body in 100% Airlume cotton.
Want a crew neck: try Bella Canvas 3001 for a 4.2 oz Airlume cotton crew in a retail fit.
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 3005CVC 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 3005CVC.
Stocked in Richardson, TX for Dallas-Fort Worth orders.
Order Bella Canvas 3005CVC blank heather V-neck 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.