GSM Is Your First and Most Reliable Signal
Grams per square meter is the most concrete quality signal available before a piece arrives — our Solid and Printed Half Sleeve tees run at 200 GSM specifically because that weight resists thinning and see-through wear far better than budget alternatives.
Check If the Brand Discloses GSM at All
A brand that lists GSM openly, the way every BLISS product page does, is generally more confident in its fabric quality than one that omits the number entirely — a useful filter when comparing options across different sellers.
Weave Density Matters Beyond the Number
Two fabrics at the same GSM can still differ in how tightly they're woven — a well-constructed 200 GSM cotton, like the fabric behind our printed tees, holds print work and shape better than a loosely woven fabric at the same weight.
Look at How the Fabric Holds a Print
On printed pieces like our Peaky Blinders or Tiger designs, check how cleanly the print sits into the fabric rather than sitting as a thick layer on top — a sign of both good fabric and good printing technique.
Reviews Are an Underused Quality Signal
Customer reviews often mention how a tee holds up after multiple washes — genuinely useful information that a product photo alone can't tell you, especially for newer product lines.
What Melange Cotton Tells You Differently
Our 170 GSM milange tees use a different construction that trades some structure for a softer hand-feel — not a lower-quality choice, just a different one suited to a more relaxed style than the 200 GSM solid range.
Red Flags to Watch For
Extremely low prices relative to similar competitors, no listed GSM or fabric composition, and product photos that avoid close-up fabric texture shots are all signs worth pausing on before buying.
Shop Quality Cotton at BLISS
Browse BLISS's tee collection with GSM listed clearly on every product page, so you know exactly what you're getting before it arrives.