AS Colour vs Pure Blanks: Which Heavyweight Blank Is Right for Your Brand?

If you're starting a clothing brand in Australia, AS Colour is usually the first blank supplier you'll hear about, and for good reason. But it isn't the only option, and depending on what you're building, it might not be the right one. Here's an honest breakdown of how AS Colour and Pure Blanks compare for brands printing heavyweight tees.

The short answer

AS Colour is the better fit if you want a huge colour range and a proven all-rounder across every weight and fit. Pure Blanks is the better fit if you specifically want heavyweight boxy blanks built for streetwear brands, with no minimum order and a premium finish. Both are quality blanks. They're just built for slightly different jobs.

Fabric and weight

AS Colour's heavyweight tees (the Heavy Tee and Box Tee) run roughly 240 to 280GSM in carded or combed cotton, depending on the style. The Pure Blanks PB02 Heavy Box Tee is 270GSM 100% combed cotton. Combed cotton is smoother and stronger than carded, which gives a cleaner print surface, worth knowing if your designs have fine detail. In practice both sit firmly in heavyweight territory; the difference is in finish rather than raw weight.

Fit

This is where the two differ most. AS Colour spans everything from fitted staples to boxy heavy tees across a large catalogue. Pure Blanks makes one silhouette: a boxy, drop shoulder cut designed for the modern streetwear look. If a squared boxy fit is the whole point of your range, buying from a supplier that only does that means every garment is on brand out of the box. If you want variety across fits, AS Colour's range is broader.

Colour range

AS Colour wins here comfortably, with dozens of colours across most styles. Pure Blanks runs a tighter, curated colour range focused on the core tones brands actually build collections around. If you need an unusual colour, AS Colour is more likely to have it.

Price

Pure Blanks sits slightly above AS Colour's heavyweight tees on wholesale price. That premium buys the combed cotton finish, the consistent boxy cut and the brand-focused range. If you're optimising purely for lowest cost per unit, AS Colour (or a promo weight brand like Gildan) will be cheaper. If you're optimising for how the finished product feels off the rack, the difference is the point.

Which should you choose?

Choose AS Colour if you want the widest colour and fit range, retail availability, and a dependable all rounder. Choose Pure Blanks if you're building a streetwear brand specifically around a heavyweight boxy tee and want a premium combed cotton blank with no minimum to start. Many brands sample both. The honest way to decide is to print your actual design on each and see which one carries it better.

Pure Blanks ships heavyweight boxy blanks wholesale across Australia with next business day dispatch. Order samples to compare against your current blank before committing to a run.