You've got two tabs open and both tees feel like the soft premium blank people actually rewear, not the stiff event shirt that lives in a drawer. The Bella+Canvas 3001 and the Next Level 3600 sit in that same lightweight jersey neighborhood. Here's how to pick without second-guessing every swatch.
Pick the Bella + Canvas 3001 when you want the widest color wall and a closer retail cut on 4.2 oz Airlume cotton that Bella calls a favorite for digital printing. Pick the Next Level 3600 when you want a similarly lightweight 4.3 oz / 145 g combed ring-spun cotton tee with a bit more chest room in XS–M, fabric-laundered construction, and manufacturer sizing that goes further on select colors.
Solids on both are 100% cotton; heathers are not. At UberPrints both take screen printing (12-piece minimum) and digital printing (no minimum). As of 15 Sep 2026, Canvas Jersey (CA3001) listed 9 digital garment colors vs 3 on Next Level Fitted Crew (NL3600). Lengths match size-for-size. The 3600 is not a longer tee.
Which premium blank should you pick—the Bella+Canvas 3001 or the Next Level 3600?
- Both are soft, lightweight fashion tees — great for merch people will wear again, not heavyweight event blanks.
- Feel is close. The 3001 is a touch lighter; the 3600 is a touch heavier. Most people won't notice in a blind grab.
- Fit is lightly fitted on both. Lengths match. The 3600 gives a bit more room through the chest in XS–M.
- Color wall is the big separator at UberPrints: as of 15 Sep 2026, CA3001 had 9 digital / 126 screen colors vs NL3600's 3 digital / 36 screen.
- Want a triblend? That's a different Bella shirt (style 3413), not the 3001.
- UberPrints sizes on both: XS–3XL.
What about fabric and heathers?
Solid colors on both are soft 100% cotton — a friendly surface for screen and digital printing. Heathers add a little polyester for that flecked look, so they are not the same as solid white or black. Prints still look great; just don't assume every color is pure cotton.
Bella markets the 3001's cotton as Airlume and calls it a favorite for digital printing. Next Level keeps the story simpler: premium combed ring-spun cotton, with fabric that has been laundered to help with shrinkage. The 0.1 oz weight gap between them is tiny.
One common mix-up: tribends are not a 3001 option. If you want Bella's unisex triblend, that's style 3413.
How do they feel and fit?
Both hang like soft retail tees, not boxy heavyweights. Lengths match size for size, so the 3600 is not a longer shirt. Where they diverge is chest room: the 3600 runs about an inch wider at XS and S, about half an inch at M, then matches from L up. On UberPrints, the Fitted Crew also reads a bit roomier in the shoulders and sleeves — still lightly fitted, not baggy.
How many colors can you actually order at UberPrints?
Both Bella + Canvas and Next Level are known for their extensive color options. The Bella + Canvas 3001 offers a wide range of vibrant and trendy colors, including basic shades as well as unique heathered and triblend options. This extensive color palette allows for versatile design possibilities. Similarly, the Next Level 3600 provides an impressive selection of colors, including bold, muted, and vintage-inspired tones. With these options, you can easily find the perfect hue to complement your design vision.
- Canvas Jersey / CA3001 (15 Sep 2026): 9 colors for digital printing, 126 for screen (including heathers bundled on the page).
- Fitted Crew / NL3600 (15 Sep 2026): 3 colors for digital printing (White, Heather, Black), 36 for screen.
Screen printing or digital printing?
Both the Bella + Canvas 3001 and the Next Level 3600 are available for screen and digital printing. However, we offer more color options for digital printing in the Bella + Canvas 3001. Both are 100% cotton which will result in great, vibrant prints.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Bella + Canvas 3001 when you need the wider color wall, a closer retail fit, or a digital color that shows on CA3001 but not NL3600.
Choose the Next Level 3600 when you want a touch more room in smaller sizes, you're happy in core colors, or you're building staff, band, or spirit tees where "wearable tomorrow" beats hunting a rare heather.
Timing: digital typically 1–2 production days + 1–5 transit. Screen: plan about 7–10 business days production + 1–5 transit.
Ready to design yours?
Open Design Studio, pick Canvas Jersey or Next Level Fitted Crew, and confirm color, size, and print method on the live page. Drag, drop, done.
Browse short-sleeve t-shirts at UberPrints · Canvas Jersey T-Shirt (CA3001) · Next Level Fitted Crew (NL3600)
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FAQs
Are the Bella+Canvas 3001 and Next Level 3600 100% cotton in every color?
No. Solids are 100% cotton. Heathers include some polyester. If you're ordering a heather, check the product page before you assume it's all cotton.
Does the Next Level 3600 run longer or roomier than the 3001?
Not longer — lengths match. The 3600 is a bit roomier through the chest in XS–M, then matches from L. Still a lightly fitted tee, not a baggy one.
Is the Bella+Canvas 3001 a triblend?
No. Triblend is a separate Bella style (3413). The 3001 is a cotton jersey; heathers are cotton-poly blends.
Can I order just one of these tees printed at UberPrints?
Yes, if you pick a color marked for digital printing (no minimum, typically 1–2 production days). Screen printing needs 12 pieces. As of 15 Sep 2026 the 3001 had more digital colors than the 3600 — confirm live swatches.
What sizes can I order at UberPrints?
XS–3XL on both. Manufacturers offer larger sizes on some colors, but those aren't on the UberPrints pages for these styles.
Will heather colors print as bright as solid white or black?
Not always. Solids usually give the cleanest, brightest print. Heathers can look a little softer — fine for most designs, worth checking if your art needs crisp light ink.
Do these shirts have scratchy sewn-in tags?
Both use tear-away labels, so you can pull them if you want.