Real Vintage Wholesale Blanks FAQs
Real Vintage Wholesale Blanks – Frequently Asked Questions
What do you mean by “Real vintage blanks”?
Not the mall knockoffs. Not the “retro-inspired” tees with fake fades. Real vintage means the real deal: authentic, unprinted blanks from the 1970s through the early 00s. Shirts that actually lived through basement shows, factory floors, and thrift store cycles before thrifting was a hashtag. We sort, clean, select and bundle them so you can screenprint, embroider and rework. Use a canvas that already carries a story in its fibers. It’s not “made to look vintage.” It is vintage – and that’s what makes every piece in every run you produce on these blanks truly one-of-a-kind.
What’s in a 12-pack (t-shirts) or dozen (work-shirts)?
Options by category:
Vintage Workwear Shirts: Short sleeve, long sleeve, or mixed sleeve dozens in classic greens & blues (think Red Kap, Dickies, Big Ben, etc.).
Photos show the vibe, not the exact shirts.
Vintage Blank T-Shirts: Mixed packs, single-size packs, size ranges (S/M, L/XL, All XL) or curated packs – Printer’s Dozens, all single-stitch, or style (e.g., 90s heavyweight, 50/50, pocket tees).
What’s a Printer’s Dozen?
It’s our term for a 12-pack of uniform vintage single-stitch blanks. It’s a consistent lot designed for printers, and makers who need a size and color run.
Single-stitch vs double-stitch — what’s the difference?
Single-stitch (70s–early 90s): one row at the sleeve/hem.
Double-stitch (90s+): two rows of stitching at the hems; a bit sturdier.
How do your condition grades work?
Grade A: No holes or major stains. Steam, print, sell.
Grade B: Light flaws (tiny mark, loose seam, missing button). Quick TLC and go.
Grade C: Obvious wear (holes, paint, stains) — perfect for reworks/distressed design runs.
Remember: it’s vintage, not Shein.
What fabrics should I expect?
A mix: 100% cotton, 50/50, and 90s heavyweight cotton. If you want a specific vibe, use Era & Style Packs or all single-stitch.
Are vintage t-shirts Real to size?
Usually, no. A vintage “large” often wears more like today’s medium. Blame old-school cuts, decades of wash cycles, and the fact that cotton back then didn’t believe in personal space. If you’re planning size runs, assume they skew smaller – and maybe size up to keep everyone breathing easy.
Can I choose colors/sizes?
You choose pack type (mixed, single size, size range, single-stitch, era/style). We curate the rest for variety and quality.
Do you print for me?
Nope. We’re the blank canvas people, not the print shop people. We dig up the vintage t-shirts and work-shirts, clean ’em, sort ’em, and get them to you. What you do after – screen print, embroider, tie-dye, or start your own cult brand – that’s on you.
Returns & issues?
Wholesale vintage is a final sale. If we mis-ship your pack type/size range, contact us within 7 days and we’ll make it right.
Shipping time?
Orders usually ship within 1–3 business days from Connecticut. Tracking provided. International available; duties/taxes are buyer’s responsibility.
Tax-exempt wholesale?
Yes. Start a free wholesale account,Upload your resale/tax certificate on the Wholesale Registration page. Once approved, log in to see wholesale pricing on new products and your tax exemption on all applicable products.
Sustainability angle?
Think of it as recycling, but cooler. Every bundle keeps vintage shirts in circulation and out of the landfill pile. Instead of soulless fast fashion, your small-batch run is built on fabric that already lived a life – which means what you make is more than merch, it’s a second act.