If you have ever wondered why some t-shirts feel substantial and lived-in from day one while others feel thin and stiff, the blank is usually the answer. VaporStrap slogan t-shirts are printed on the Comfort Colors 1717, one of the most popular heavyweight t-shirts in streetwear and merch. Here is what that means, why we chose it, and how it should fit and feel.
What is a Comfort Colors heavyweight t-shirt?
Comfort Colors is a garment-dyed apparel brand. Their 1717 heavyweight t-shirt is made from 100% ring-spun cotton and is dyed after it is sewn, not before. That garment-dye process is what gives Comfort Colors its signature look: slightly washed, soft color with small natural variations, and a hand feel that is already broken in.
Key traits of the Comfort Colors 1717:
- Heavyweight cotton: noticeably thicker than a standard fashion t-shirt, so it drapes instead of clinging.
- Ring-spun cotton: softer, smoother yarns than open-end cotton.
- Garment-dyed: a vintage, lived-in color right out of the bag.
- Relaxed fit: roomy through the body, which works for streetwear.
Why heavyweight matters for a slogan t-shirt
Our slogan t-shirts are built on one idea: front clean, back loud. A small VaporStrap logo on the left chest, and the slogan printed big across the back. A large back print needs a canvas that can carry it. On a thin t-shirt, a big print can feel stiff, pull the fabric, and look cheap. On a heavyweight Comfort Colors t-shirt, the print sits flat, the fabric holds its structure, and the whole thing hangs the way streetwear should.
That is why lines like Heavy Not Hype and Stay Heavy are more than slogans. The t-shirt has to back up the words.
Comfort Colors vs a regular t-shirt
- Feel: regular t-shirts often start stiff and get softer over time. Comfort Colors starts soft because of the garment-dye wash.
- Weight: a standard fashion t-shirt is lighter and more see-through, especially in light colors. Heavyweight cotton is more opaque and substantial.
- Color: regular t-shirts have flat, uniform color. Garment-dyed t-shirts have a slightly faded, vintage tone.
- Shape: heavier fabric holds a boxy streetwear shape. Light fabric collapses and wrinkles.
How VaporStrap slogan t-shirts fit
We cut our slogan t-shirts for an oversized, boxy streetwear look. Here is how to choose:
- True to size: roomy, relaxed drape. This is how we style them.
- Size down: closer to a classic fit if you do not want the oversized look.
- Size up: extra length and volume for a heavily oversized look.
Sizes run S–2XL. Read the full fit and care guide for more.
Does Comfort Colors shrink?
Garment-dyed t-shirts are pre-washed during dyeing, which helps limit shrinkage, but any 100% cotton t-shirt can shrink a little with hot water and high dryer heat. To keep your fit and your print right:
- Wash inside out in cold water.
- Use mild detergent and no bleach.
- Hang dry or tumble dry low. Never iron directly on the print.
See our full guide on how to wash graphic t-shirts.
Why the color can look slightly different
Because Comfort Colors dyes each garment after it is sewn, tiny variations in tone from one t-shirt to the next are normal. That is part of the vintage character, not a defect. It is also why each VaporStrap slogan t-shirt feels a little more like something you found than something mass-produced.
Which lines to start with
With 57 lines in the slogan t-shirt collection, here are a few starting points:
- Born Wrong: for the ones who never fit the mold.
- Stay Dangerous: keep the edge.
- Live Loud: no inside voice.
- Talk Is Cheap: let what you do answer.
Price, printing, and shipping
Every slogan t-shirt is $36. Each one is made to order and arrives in 7–8 business days, printing included. We ship across the US, with free shipping on orders of $75 or more.
Want something besides a slogan? The City t-shirts and the Drift graphic t-shirts bring the same streetwear attitude with a full graphic.
FAQ
Is the whole slogan line on Comfort Colors?
Yes. Our slogan t-shirts are printed on the Comfort Colors 1717 heavyweight t-shirt, with the slogan big on the back and a small logo on the left chest.
Are they unisex?
Yes. The cut is unisex and relaxed. Most people wear their usual size for a boxy look.
Will the back print crack?
Care makes the biggest difference. Wash inside out on cold and keep high heat away from the print, and it will last a long time.
Questions?
Email VaporStrap54@gmail.com and we will help you pick a size or a line.