LA Apparel 1801GD alternatives
Blanks in the same 200 to 260 GSM relaxed-to-boxy territory as the Los Angeles Apparel 1801GD, side by side on weight, fit, dye and public price.
Updated Oct 29, 2026 · Prices and listings pulled live from the Blankdex index
The Los Angeles Apparel 1801GD is one of the most-recognized streetwear blanks: in one r/streetwearstartup thread asking “what blank is this?”, the answer was the 1801GD [source]. It's a 6.5 oz (≈220 GSM) garment-dyed tee with a roomier body and sleeves. The lowest public blank price we found is $26.00 at Los Angeles Apparel (brand site). The question that keeps coming up is what's close to it for less, because blank cost eats into margin [source].
The reference
| Blank | GSM | Fit | Dye | Lowest public price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Apparel 1801GD6.5oz Garment Dye Crew Neck T-Shirt | ≈220Heavyweight | Relaxed | Garment dyed | $26.00Los Angeles Apparel (brand site) |
Higher neckline and about 1" wider on the flat than a contemporary tee. Blankstyle notes the manufacturer requires it be decorated, not resold blank.
Blanks in the same territory
Every relaxed or boxy tee we track between 200 and 260 GSM, closest in weight to the 1801GD first:
| Blank | GSM | Fit | Dye | Lowest public price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Colour 5026Classic Tee | 220Heavyweight | Relaxed | — | $24.00AS Colour US (brand site) |
| Comfort Colors 1717Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt | ≈207Midweight | Relaxed | Garment dyed | $5.33Jiffy |
| AS Colour 5082Heavy Faded Tee | ≈241Heavyweight | Boxy / oversized | Garment dyed | $32.00AS Colour US (brand site) |
| Shaka Wear SHMHSSMax Heavyweight 7.5oz T-Shirt | 245–255Super heavy | Boxy / oversized | — | $4.98Jiffy |
| Shaka Wear SHGDDMax Heavyweight Garment Dye Drop Shoulder Tee | ≈254Super heavy | Boxy / oversized | Garment dyed | $8.46Blankstyle |
| Shaka Wear Max Oversized7.5oz Max Heavyweight Oversized Tee | ≈254Super heavy | Boxy / oversized | — | $13.90Shaka Wear (brand site) |
| Shaka Wear Max Garment Dye7.5oz Max Heavyweight Garment Dye Tee | ≈254Super heavy | Boxy / oversized | Garment dyed | $16.90Shaka Wear (brand site) |
What to compare beyond weight
- Dye. If the washed look is the point, stick to the garment-dyed options.
- Width and length. The 1801GD's appeal is partly its proportions. Compare size charts, then wash and measure samples.
- Collar. Neckline height and rib width change how a tee reads on camera.
- Access. Some brands want a wholesale account. See blanks without a resale certificate [source].
Sources
- r/streetwearstartup: Best brand T shirt blanks to use?
- r/streetwearstartup: Anyone know what blank this is?
- r/streetwearstartup: Where can I get LA Apparel blanks for wholesale without a resale certificate?
- Blank specs, prices and printer listings: the Blankdex index, each with its own source link and check date.
Reddit threads are cited as evidence that a question comes up often, not as proof of any claim.
Head to head
1717 vs 1801GD vs Shaka Max Heavyweight
Fit
Heavyweight boxy tees
Buying
Blanks without a resale certificate
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