Pick the Right Apparel
The Gear Guide
Your Map to the Perfect Apparel
What’s a great design without a great canvas? Use this tool to find the perfect t-shirt, sweatshirt or something else for your group. Already know how to pick the right apparel? Go straight to our free designs. Or give us a call. Our expert guides are here to help.
Short-Sleeve Tees
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Gildan 2000 Cotton T-Shirt
This classic, preshrunk t-shirt is an old friend you can always rely on. Budget-friendly, and particularly great for baptism, service trips and VBS.
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Next Level 3600 Soft T-Shirt
The 3600 is soft, lightweight and breathable, made out of 100% ringspun cotton. It also sports a flattering slim cut (don’t worry, slim does not equal skinny).
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Next Level 6010 Triblend T-Shirt
Buttery soft and slim cut, this triblend tee will definitely become your favorite shirt in the drawer. If you’re looking to wow your group, this is the shirt for you.
Kid T-Shirts
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Gildan 2000B Cotton T-Shirt
By far our most popular kids shirt! It can stand up to wear and washes very easily.
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Next Level 3310 Soft T-Shirt
For the fashion-conscious youth. We recommend these for middle school students who will care a little bit more about fit.
Long Sleeve T-Shirts
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Gildan 2400 Cotton Long Sleeve
The Gildan Cotton Long Sleeve is a reliable shirt with a versatile athletic fit. Think service events, mission trips and winter camp.
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Bella + Canvas 3501 Ringspun Cotton Long Sleeve
The 3501 long sleeve features a classic cuffed sleeve fit in soft, ringspun cotton. It comes in 40 beautiful, on-trend colors. There isn’t much that wouldn’t look great on this tee.
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Next Level 6071 Triblend Long Sleeve
We love this Next Level triblend long sleeve for it’s softness and comfortable fit. They come in a small set of colors (mostly earth tones) and sports relaxed, uncuffed sleeves.
Sweatshirts
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Gildan 185 Jersey Hoody
The Gildan 185 is 50/50 cotton and polyester blended, making it a serious upgrade from your standard cotton sweatshirt. Don’t worry, it’s affordable!
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Independent SS45 Blended Hoody
Though similar to the Gildan 185 in material and color and price, the Independent Sweatshirt sports a trendy slim & longline cut. This is ideal for youth groups and young adults ministry.
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Independent IND40RP Soft Raglan Hoody
The Independent Raglan is a baseball-style sweatshirt made from cotton & polyester, specially blended for an ultra-soft fleece feel. This sweatshirt is truly timeless.
Staff Picks
We all have favorites.
Didn’t find the perfect match? Looking for something, say, out-of-the-ordinary? Give us a call. We’d love to help you get great apparel for your group.
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