Would you rather buy a Gildan or American Apparel tshirt at a concert?

First off something less than the $35 I spent on a shirt to see Springsteen.

I like soft shirts, but you can’t discount the durability factor when people are buying a high priced item like that.

Boxy vs well fiting wouldn’t be all that important to me.

theichibun: I hear you about the high price of most concert t’s… I’m aiming for $20.

American Apparel FTW. I won’t spend money on a concert T if it’s in a cut/material I don’t want to wear.

I’d rather have an American Apparel shirt that fits well, but I think that’a because I’m a girl. I’m rather well endowed in the chest area, and the boxy shirts really don’t look good on me at all. I’ve found that the more famous, bigger name bands that I’ve seen recently (moe., Sonic Youth, etc.) have had American Apparel shirts. The smaller bands have had the other brands.

If I was in shape i would prefer AA, but as it stands now I need to usually buy a size higher AA than I would a Gildan.

AA shirts make me feel bad about myself

definitely AA. esp if they get the soft, semi-fitted ones. for about $20.

Curiously, just noticed that Fluther sells their JellyShirt on AA tees.

@TitsMcGhee sounds like what you’re saying is if I want to represent “quality” or “big name” then AA is the way to go. For girls, it may be an overall more appealing choice too.

@eponymoushipster I’m definitely aiming for the $20 price for customers, regardless of what brand I sell. I do believe in quality, and I also believe in not overcharging, simply because I’ve paid way to much for shirts in the past myself! As a fan at other shows myself, I would kill to get a show shirt I liked for $20.

AA has the added advantage of being an American company, made in America. I’m not usually so patriotic, but what with the current economic climate and all… I think I’d be happy about supporting home base. :)

@ralex well, i know i’ve turned down ts from bands i really like because of a high tag. Neko Case wanted $32 for an AA t at her last show. ridiculous. but i still love neko

look at threadless. they started out at 15–18$, and they’re doing fantastic now.

@eponymoushipster So as another price conscious individual (and shifting the question for a moment), do you feel that $20 for an AA tshirt at a show you like is reasonable?

@eponymoushipster Scratch that… I just reread the comments and realized that you already endorsed the $20 price. :) Thank you!

shirts at shows i go to are usually ten…and often on AA

but I go to alot of smaller/local shows.

@ralex: That is indeed what I’m saying, and 20.00 seems just about right.

I have to agree with @eponymoushipster and @TitsMcGhee. American Apparel tees are definitely better. I just don’t buy ones that don’t fit me right.

AA, because they fit me better.

American Apparel! I’m very unlikely to buy a Gildan tee at a concert. While neither have great sizing, (I’m usually a women’s small, yet I’m a medium or large in women’s AA, and the smallest unisex Gindan’s size is too big!) I feel that AA has a better breadth of sizes, especially if it’s a band that will have a lot of teenage girls in the audience.

gildan. they tend to be oversized, but put that baby in the wash and it forms right where it needs to be.

i don’t think i’ve heard of gildan, but i’m sure i’ve purchased shirts by that brand, as i am a recovering band shirt junkie. i never pay much attention to the label though. american apparel shirts do tend to be softer than others though.
usually i just base my purchase on the design and size. if i had the choice though, and they were in the appropriate size, i suppose i’d pick the AA one.

American Apparel , it’s a lot more comfy.

American Apparel has a hipper cut.