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2026-05-15
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r/streetwearstartup
Post title
Why can't I find royal blue in 240 GSM? Tried 5 suppliers, wrong shade every time
Post body
Got a call last week from a client needing 300 royal blue oversized tees. Sounds simple, right? Tried 5 different suppliers. Every single one sent the wrong shade.
Turns out **240 GSM fabric absorbs dye completely differently than thin blanks**. Royal blue is this tricky mid-tone — if the dyeing process isn't perfect, it shifts to navy or this dull washed-out blue. On regular 180 GSM tees, the same dye batch matches fine. But thick 240 GSM needs double dyeing, which costs ₹8-10 extra per piece.
Most suppliers just skip stocking royal blue in heavy GSM because of this. They'll do navy, they'll do sky blue, but royal? Nope.
Lesson learned: if you need specific shades in oversized/heavy blanks, plan 15-20 days ahead and approve physical swatches first. Otherwise the whole batch is a gamble.
Wasted a week chasing suppliers before I figured this out.
Full breakdown with photos: https://www.bulkplaintshirt.com/p/royal-blue-240-gsm-oversized-t-shirt-why-5-suppliers-sent.html
Anyone else struggle with color matching on thicker fabrics?
Turns out **240 GSM fabric absorbs dye completely differently than thin blanks**. Royal blue is this tricky mid-tone — if the dyeing process isn't perfect, it shifts to navy or this dull washed-out blue. On regular 180 GSM tees, the same dye batch matches fine. But thick 240 GSM needs double dyeing, which costs ₹8-10 extra per piece.
Most suppliers just skip stocking royal blue in heavy GSM because of this. They'll do navy, they'll do sky blue, but royal? Nope.
Lesson learned: if you need specific shades in oversized/heavy blanks, plan 15-20 days ahead and approve physical swatches first. Otherwise the whole batch is a gamble.
Wasted a week chasing suppliers before I figured this out.
Full breakdown with photos: https://www.bulkplaintshirt.com/p/royal-blue-240-gsm-oversized-t-shirt-why-5-suppliers-sent.html
Anyone else struggle with color matching on thicker fabrics?
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