This is entirely dependent on your use and personal preference. 

100% Cotton: Cotton is the fabric most requested by our consumers. Many are unsure why, but they believe that 100% cotton is “better” than synthetics. It’s soft, very durable and your Mom insisted on it. If your printed tees are going to be worn mostly indoors, then we suggest 100% cotton. Outside in humid weather, cotton absorbs, but takes a little longer to dry than…

50/50 (Tee made of 50% cotton & 50% polyester): We print for a large amount of businesses and summer camps and volunteer projects. Those working or playing outside in hot humid environments and both tend to prefer 50/50 garments. A 50/50 printed tee will retains the wicking properties of 100% cotton, but because of the manmade fiber component, the slightest breeze will allow it to dry quicker. Not unlike the cotton tee, it is soft and very durable too.  We find that 50/50 garments tend to provide crisper prints after washing than 100% cotton, and we recommend them as highly as cotton garments.

Last updated on July 27, 2011 by Ember Hulett