If you’re a fan of Bella+Canvas, some big changes may be coming to your favorite tees. The Los Angeles-based manufacturer announced last month that it is modifying the style numbers on some of its best-selling products. Change is never easy, but Threadsy is here to help! Here’s everything you need to know about the Bella+Canvas 2022 style updates.
What Is Changing with Bella + Canvas in 2022?
Starting in February 2022, Bella+Canvas is updating the style number on four popular tees: the 3001Y, 3501, 3005, and 6405.
If you’re not familiar with style numbers, they are a product identifier used in the wholesale apparel industry. For example, Bella+Canvas’ style 3001Y has the full product name, “Youth Jersey Short Sleeve Tee.” That’s quite a mouthful, so folks often call it by its style number 3001Y for short. Style numbers are also used widely in trade catalogs, like Threadsy’s, and to label physical products in our distribution centers.
Starting in late February, certain variants of the 3001Y, 3501, 3005 and 6405 t-shirts will receive new, unique style numbers. For example, all heather and neon colors of Bella+Canvas’ Youth Short Sleeve Tee will now have the style number 3001YCVC. Versions of the shirt that are not neon or Heather CVC (we’re looking at you, cotton solids!) will still be found under the style 3001Y.
It’s important to know that these updates are administrative only. Bella + Canvas is not changing its manufacturing standards, prices, or garment quality. This is just a label swap that will affect product catalog listings. So, you will still be able to purchase wholesale Bella + Canvas t-shirts from Threadsy, but there will be new product pages in our online catalog for certain colors and fabrics.
Why are the style numbers changing?
This administrative change is known in our industry as a “split out.” It is designed to help bulk t-shirt customers manage their products more efficiently. Certain styles of t-shirt may have hundreds of color and fabric options. “Splitting out” some of these into their own dedicated number can make finding products easier.
What are the new Bella + Canvas Style Numbers for 2022?
Here’s a complete listing of the Bella + Canvas changes happening this February 2022, style by style.
Youth Short Sleeve Tee
- 3001Y Youth Jersey Short Sleeve Tee: 100% cotton solid colors remain in this style number
Unisex Long Sleeve Tees
- 3501 Unisex Jersey Long Sleeve Tee: : 100% cotton solid colors remain in this style number
- 3501CVC Unisex Heather CVC Long Sleeve Tee: New style number featuring the Heather CVC colors
- 3513 Unisex Triblend Long Sleeve Tee:New style number featuring the Triblend colors
Unisex Short Sleeve V-Neck Tees
- 3005 Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve V-Neck Tee: 100% cotton solid colors remain in this style
- 3005CVC Unisex Heather CVC V-Neck Tee: New style featuring the Heather CVC and Neon colors
- 3655 Unisex Textured Jersey V-Neck Tee: New style featuring the Marble, Mineral Wash, and Slub colors
Women’s Relaxed V-Neck Tees
- 6405 Women’s Relaxed Jersey V-Neck Tee: 100% cotton solid colors remain in this style
- 6405CVC Women’s Relaxed Heather CVC V-Neck Tee: New style featuring the Heather CVC colors
- 6415 Women’s Relaxed Triblend V-Neck Tee: New style featuring the Triblend colors
Cotton Solid vs. Heather vs. Triblend Colors
As we’ve mentioned, this change will split out popular Bella+Canvas shirts into multiple style numbers. But what’s the difference between these fabric types? We’ve put together a quick explainer to help you understand the differences between these t-shirt fabrics.
Cotton Solid T-Shirts
A solid color cotton t-shirt is made of one single color of cotton fiber. There are no variations or patterns within that color, giving the shirt a smooth and solid appearance. Bella+Canvas is renowned for using soft, high-quality cotton in their t-shirts. You’ll love the huge selection of solid cotton colors available from Threadsy, including vibrant primary colors, pastels, neutrals and more. Cotton shirts are a good choice for screen-printing, heat transfer and dye-based decorating techniques such as tie-dye. In the 2022 style number update, Bella+Canvas is keeping all affected cotton, solid-color shirts under their existing style numbers: 3001Y, 3501, 3005 and 6405.
Heather T-Shirts
Heather t-shirts are made by combining a mixture of fiber colors into one fabric, often including gray. Bella+Canvas calls their heather blends “CVC” and constructs them from a mix of cotton and polyester fibers. The blended fibers in Heather t-shirts offer dimension and visual interest, making Heather CVC styles a popular choice for athletic or vintage-look projects. In the 2022 style number update, Bella+Canvas has created new style numbers for certain heather T-shirts: 3001CVC, 3501CVC, 3005CVC, and 6405CVC.
Triblend Color T-Shirts
A triblend solid color t-shirt is one made from a mix of cotton, polyester, and rayon or viscose fibers, all in the same solid color. These shirts may not look much different than solid cotton, in that they have a single colorway throughout. However, triblend shirts feel lighter and softer to the touch than a 100% cotton garment. The mix of natural and synthetic fibers also makes triblend a good choice for decoration via low-temp heat transfer or sublimation (aim for 50% or more polyester with this method.) In the 2022 style number update, Bella+Canvas has created new style numbers for certain triblend solid color t-shirts: 3513 and 6415.
The Last Word
Bella+Canvas t-shirts are widely regarded as a premium product in the blank apparel industry, due to their high quality standards, eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and fashionable fit. With a slew of new style numbers coming in 2022, Bella+Canvas and Threadsy are working to make it even easier to find your favorite shirt or get inspiration for a new bulk printing project. You can find a huge inventory of Bella+Canvas t-shirts and more in our catalog, always offered at wholesale prices with no order minimums. Plus, we’ll cover your shipping for orders $50+ – no coupon needed!
We hope the information in this article helps you keep tabs on the upcoming changes to Bella+Canvas’ popular t-shirt styles. If you have any questions or need help finding your favorite t-shirt, our stellar customer care team is here to help. Simply click the “Live Chat” button on this page or contact us for help any time.
