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Blanks by Thirteen: Perfect Tee, Hoodie and Washed Limited Pieces

Short answer

Blanks by Thirteen makes a small, all-cotton range that it labels made in the USA from custom California-milled combed cotton. The Perfect line covers a 220 GSM tee and a 450 GSM fleece hoodie, crewneck and sweatpant in slightly oversized, dropped-shoulder fits. A Blanks Limited line adds hand-faded, oil, mineral and pigment-washed versions. The all-cotton build suits DTG, water-based and discharge printing, with tests on washed colors.

Core styles

StyleFabricWeightFitWhat it is for
Perfect T-Shirt100% combed cotton, custom milled in California220 GSMRelaxed when you take your usual sizeA pre-shrunk midweight-to-heavy tee that the brand pitches as neither too light nor too heavy, in S to XXL.
Perfect Hoodie100% combed cotton fleece, custom milled in California450 GSMSlightly oversized with dropped shouldersThe core heavy pullover; the brand suggests sizing down for a true fit or taking your usual size for a roomy one.
Perfect Crewneck100% combed cotton fleece, the same fabric as the Perfect Hoodie450 GSMSlightly oversized with dropped shouldersThe crew version of the heavy fleece, which the brand describes as handcrafted in the USA from start to finish.
Perfect Sweatpant100% combed cotton fleece to match the hoodie450 GSMLoose straight legMatching straight-leg sweats with three pockets and an adjustable drawstring, built to pair with the hoodie as a set.
Perfect Baby T100% combed cotton, garment dyednot statedTrue to sizeA fitted, garment-dyed baby tee in XS to XXL; the brand does not list a fabric weight for it.
Faded Black Reverse Hoodie100% combed cotton fleece, dyed black then sun-faded by hand450 GSMSlightly oversized with dropped shouldersA Blanks Limited piece sewn inside out for a vintage look, where every garment fades a little differently.

Styles and specs from Blanks by Thirteen's own product pages, checked 2026-10-04. Colors and details change; check the current spec before ordering.

Blanks by Thirteen keeps a short catalog and builds all of it from one kind of fiber. Every core piece is 100% combed cotton that the brand describes as custom milled in California, and the product pages carry a made in USA line. The range is organized into the Perfect basics, a T-shirt, hoodie, crewneck, sweatpant, baby tee and ribbed tank, and Blanks Limited, a rotating set of dyed and washed versions. Sizing runs S to XXL on most pieces and XS to XXL on the baby tee.

The Perfect line

The Perfect T-Shirt is 220 GSM, about 6.5 oz/yd² by conversion, which sits at the heavy end of midweight. It is pre-shrunk and cut so that your usual size wears relaxed. The Perfect Hoodie, Perfect Crewneck and Perfect Sweatpant share a 450 GSM fleece, roughly 13.3 oz/yd², also pre-shrunk. The tops are slightly oversized with dropped shoulders, and the brand suggests your usual size for that roomy look or a size down for a truer fit. The sweatpant is a loose straight leg with three pockets and an adjustable drawstring, so the hoodie and pants work as a matching set.

The Perfect Baby T is the fitted option: combed cotton, garment dyed, and true to size. The brand does not publish a weight for it.

Blanks Limited

The Limited pieces start from the same bodies and add a finish. Some are dyed black and hand-sprayed to look sun-faded, some are sewn inside out (the reverse hoodies), and the tees come in oil-washed, mineral-dyed and pigment-washed versions. Each is treated by hand, so no two garments are quite the same. That is the appeal for a label selling a vintage look, and it is also the main thing to plan around when decorating. Garment-dyed blanks explained covers why washed and dyed pieces vary.

How the blanks decorate

All-cotton combed jersey and fleece are about as straightforward as blanks get. Combed yarn has the short fibers removed, so the surface is smooth and holds fine detail from screen printing and DTG. With no polyester in the fabric, dye bleeding into light inks during curing is not a concern on the Perfect pieces, and water-based or discharge inks can give a soft hand, provided a test shows the dye in that color releases cleanly.

The Limited pieces need more caution:

  • Pigment, mineral and oil-washed colors may not discharge well, since pigment dyes resist discharge agents. Plan on plastisol or water-based ink with an underbase, and test first.
  • Hand-faded garments differ piece to piece, so an ink color approved on one may look slightly different on the next. Approve the look on several pieces, not one.
  • Reverse hoodies are sewn inside out, so the outer surface is what would normally be the inside of the fleece. That face is usually softer and less even than a knit face, which favors bold, simple art; print a sample first.

For embroidery, the 450 GSM fleece is a stable base for dense logos and 3D puff. The 220 GSM tee carries a small chest logo well with a backing; very dense fills on any tee are best avoided.

If you add your own label, keep the made in USA information accurate on the new label. Private label finishing covers what a replacement label needs to say.

Choosing a Blanks by Thirteen style

  • A soft, slightly heavy everyday tee: the Perfect T-Shirt.
  • A heavy all-cotton hoodie or a matching sweatsuit: the Perfect Hoodie with the Perfect Sweatpant.
  • A fitted, garment-dyed tee: the Perfect Baby T.
  • A one-off vintage look: a Blanks Limited piece, with a test print.

Alternatives

Made Blanks offers all-cotton fleece and an undyed Ready to Dye option, and WATC Studio goes heavier in organic cotton. Los Angeles Apparel is another US-made choice. How to choose a blank hoodie compares fleece weights and constructions.

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FAQ

Common questions

Are Blanks by Thirteen blanks made in the USA?

The brand labels its Perfect pieces made in the USA and describes the cotton as custom milled in California. The crewneck page goes further and calls it handcrafted in the USA from start to finish. If you relabel, keep the country of origin on your new label consistent with the garment.

What weight is the Blanks by Thirteen hoodie?

The Perfect Hoodie is 450 GSM combed cotton fleece, pre-shrunk, in a slightly oversized fit with dropped shoulders. The brand suggests taking your usual size for that roomy fit, or going down a size for a truer fit. The crewneck, sweatpant and the faded Limited hoodies use the same 450 GSM fleece.

What is Blanks Limited?

It is the brand's line of dyed and washed versions of its core pieces: hoodies and tees that are hand-sprayed to look sun-faded, oil washed, mineral dyed or pigment washed. Because each piece is treated by hand, color and fading vary from one garment to the next.

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