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Port & Company PC55 Core Blend Tee — Wholesale Blank 50/50 T-Shirts for Screen Printers, Decorators & Uniform Buyers

The Port & Company PC55 Core Blend Tee is a 5.5-ounce 50/50 cotton/polyester blank t-shirt built for the demands of high-volume screen printing, embroidery, and uniform programs. The 50/50 blend delivers the best of both fiber worlds — the natural breathability and print receptivity of cotton combined with the durability, wrinkle resistance, and color retention of polyester — making the PC55 one of the most versatile and reliable wholesale blank t-shirts for screen printing and uniform programs in the Port & Company lineup. The removable tag adds a clean, retail-ready finish that works equally well for relabeling programs and direct consumer sale.

Screen printers and decorators who rely on Port & Company PC55 blank tees in bulk know that the 50/50 blend surface accepts plastisol inks with excellent opacity and minimal bleed — a critical performance factor for multi-color designs and full-front prints on large production runs. The 1x1 rib knit collar holds its shape through repeated commercial laundering without stretching or distorting, and the shoulder-to-shoulder back neck tape adds structural integrity that keeps the collar and shoulder seams aligned through the full lifecycle of the garment. Whether you’re running a school spirit program, a corporate uniform order, or a bulk event apparel run, the PC55 delivers consistent results batch after batch.

Joe's USA stocks the PC55 in depth across all sizes and colorways, making it one of the most accessible bulk blank 50/50 tees for uniform and promotional programs in our catalog. Fast fulfillment from our 10-warehouse network means your order ships quickly with no minimum order requirements — giving decorators at every production scale access to the same reliable stock depth and fast turnaround that large-volume buyers depend on.

Key Product Specifications

• Style Number: PC55
• Brand: Port & Company
• Fabric: 5.5-oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester
• Collar: 1x1 rib knit collar
• Neck Tape: Shoulder-to-shoulder back neck tape
• Tag: Removable tag for comfort and relabeling
• Fit: Classic unisex fit
• Decoration: Screen print, embroidery, heat transfer compatible
• Note: Neon colorways require special care during the printing process due to 50/50 fabric composition
• Use: Screen printers, uniform buyers, schools, contractors, event apparel, promotional programs

Fabric and Construction Overview

The PC55’s 5.5-ounce 50/50 cotton/polyester blend is one of the most proven fabric formulas in the wholesale blank t-shirt market. The equal split between cotton and polyester creates a fabric that is lighter and more breathable than 100% cotton alternatives at the same weight, while delivering significantly better durability, wrinkle resistance, and color retention than pure cotton. For decorators running Port & Company PC55 tees for high-volume screen printing programs, the polyester content helps the fabric resist shrinkage through repeated commercial laundering — which means finished decorated garments maintain their size and shape through the full wear cycle, reducing customer complaints and return rates on uniform programs.

The 1x1 rib knit collar is a construction detail that separates the PC55 from lower-grade blank tees. The rib knit structure provides elasticity and recovery that flat-knit collars cannot match — the collar stretches to accommodate the head during dressing and snaps back to its original shape without stretching out over time. The shoulder-to-shoulder back neck tape reinforces the most stress-prone area of the garment, keeping the collar and shoulder seams aligned through repeated wear and washing. These construction details are particularly important for uniform programs where garments are washed frequently and need to maintain their appearance through an entire season or work year.

The removable tag is a practical feature for decorators and resellers running relabeling programs. By removing the manufacturer tag and applying a custom woven label, decorators can create a fully branded finished garment that presents as a private-label product — a meaningful value-add for boutique decorator accounts and corporate uniform programs where brand identity extends to every detail of the garment. For buyers building a complete t-shirt program, the PC55 pairs naturally with the Port & Company PC61 Essential Tee for accounts that want both a 50/50 blend option and a 100% cotton alternative in the same brand family.

Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance

The PC55’s 50/50 cotton/polyester surface is purpose-built for screen printing. The cotton content provides the fiber grip that plastisol inks need for strong adhesion and opacity, while the polyester content reduces the fabric’s tendency to absorb excess ink — resulting in cleaner ink deposits, sharper edge definition, and more consistent color across large print runs. Embroidery shops running bulk embroidery t-shirts for uniform and promotional programs will find the PC55’s mid-weight 50/50 fabric provides adequate backing for left-chest logo placements without requiring additional stabilization on most standard embroidery designs.

Heat transfer vinyl and sublimation-adjacent transfer applications also perform well on the PC55’s blended surface. The polyester content in the 50/50 blend provides better HTV adhesion than 100% cotton alternatives, and the smooth jersey knit surface delivers consistent platen contact across the full print area. For promotional buyers applying custom transfers to large quantities of tees, the PC55’s consistent fabric weight and surface tension across the full color range makes production setup straightforward and repeatable across thousands of units.

An important note for decorators working with neon colorways: the 50/50 polyester content in neon fabrics requires special care during the screen printing process. Polyester fibers are susceptible to dye migration — where the fabric dye bleeds into the ink layer during curing — which can affect color accuracy on light-colored ink prints over neon bases. Using low-bleed or dye-blocking inks and curing at lower temperatures for longer dwell times mitigates this risk. For buyers sourcing Port & Company PC55 neon tees for screen printing programs, testing a sample run before committing to full production is strongly recommended.

Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages

For uniform buyers, screen printers, and promotional sourcing managers building wholesale blank t-shirt programs, the PC55 delivers the combination of fabric performance, construction quality, and price point that makes large-scale program management efficient. The 50/50 blend’s superior durability and color retention compared to 100% cotton means fewer garment replacements over the life of a uniform program — a meaningful total cost of ownership advantage for buyers managing annual uniform refreshes for schools, municipalities, or corporate accounts.

The removable tag makes the PC55 particularly valuable for decorator accounts running private-label or relabeling programs. By sourcing the PC55 as a blank canvas and applying custom woven labels, decorators can build a branded product line that commands higher retail price points than standard decorated blanks — supporting better margin on finished goods without the minimum order requirements of custom manufacturing. Pair the PC55 with matching fleece from the Port & Company line, including the Port & Company PC78H Core Fleece Pullover Hoodie, to build a complete coordinated apparel program across seasons.

Contractors, event organizers, and gym apparel buyers sourcing Port & Company PC55 tees for workwear and event apparel programs will find the 50/50 blend’s lighter hand feel and improved moisture management compared to heavier cotton tees makes the PC55 a more comfortable choice for active wear and warm-weather uniform applications. Joe's USA ships from 10 warehouses nationwide with no minimum order requirements, so you can order sample quantities to test colorways and decoration setups before committing to a full production run.

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