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Fraternities and college groupsComfort Colors or Gildan for fraternity shirts?
Comfort Colors 1717 for the everyday chapter shirt people keep; Gildan 5000 for event shirts handed out in bulk. With the same one-location print, 48 Comfort Colors tees cost $768 and 48 Gildan 5000 tees $432 — $7 a shirt more for the heavier, garment-dyed Comfort Colors.
Side by side
| Order | Gildan 5000 | Comfort Colors 1717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 shirts | $240 | $408 | $7 a shirt |
| 48 shirts | $432 | $768 | $7 a shirt |
| 100 shirts | $800 | $1,500 | $7 a shirt |
Live checkout prices on October 20, 2026: shirt included, sizes S–XL, any color, no setup or screen fees, shipped free (orders of $50 or more).
How they differ
| Gildan 5000 | Comfort Colors 1717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Heavy cotton, bright colors | Heavyweight ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed, muted washed colors |
| Feel | Classic, structured | Soft and broken-in from the first wear |
| Best for | Philanthropy, Greek Week, recruitment | Chapter tees, long sleeves, family weekend |
Both print the same designs in any number of colors. Comfort Colors prices at every quantity · Gildan 5000 prices at every quantity
Prices for every chapter order — recruitment, philanthropy, hoodies and more →
Questions people ask
Why are Comfort Colors shirts more expensive?
The garment: it is a heavier, garment-dyed blank. The printing costs the same.
Do Comfort Colors colors all cost the same?
Yes, every color of the 1717 is one price.