Gildan 5000 Unisex Heavy 100% Cotton T-Shirt
5.3 oz./yd˛ heavy cotton gives this unisex t-shirt a durable hand that holds up to repeated printing and washing. Classic fit sits easy through the body with a tubular seamless construction. Classic width rib collar and taped neck and shoulders add comfort and durability, while the tear-away label lets you finish the garment cleanly.
Most solids are 100% cotton. Ash Grey is 99/1 cotton/polyester, Sport Grey and antique colors are 90/10, and listed heathers, neons, and safety colors are 50/50. Safety Green meets ANSI/ISEA 107 high-visibility standards.
Where it gets used
Promotional events, staff uniforms, team shirts, and screen-printed merch all start with this blank. The cotton surface takes plastisol, DTG, and embroidery cleanly across a wide color range. It works for large runs where consistent sizing and printability matter.
Who it is for
Buyers who need a reliable heavy cotton tee for decorated orders. Corporate and event teams ordering screen-printed or embroidered shirts in bulk. Anyone who wants the classic Gildan 5000 cut in a blank ready for decoration.
Why they pick this cut
Classic fit offers loose comfort without excess bulk. Heavy 5.3 oz. cotton holds shape and takes ink well. Taped neck and shoulders reduce distortion after washing. Tear-away label leaves a clean finish once decorated.
How they use it
Print or embroider logos for events, giveaways, and staff kits. Wear it under a jacket or alone for casual team days. The wide size and color range covers mixed groups from one style.
Embroidery and print
Chest, back, and sleeves take clean screen print, DTG, and embroidery. The cotton surface holds ink and thread without excessive bleed on most solids. Classic fit keeps design placement consistent across sizes. Decoration is required.
Sizing
Sizes run S through 5XL. Body length measures 28 inches on S up to 35 inches on 5XL. Chest width laid flat ranges from 18 inches on S to 32 inches on 5XL. Classic fit sits true for most wearers.
Colors and companions
Available in a wide range of solids, heathers, antiques, and safety colors including Black, White, Navy, and many others. Related styles 5000L and 5000B.
Available up to 3XL: All Colors
Available up to 4XL: Antique Cherry Red, Antique Jade Dome, Heather Military Green, Ice Grey, Kiwi, Off White, Tennessee Orange, Texas Orange, Tweed.
Available up to 5XL: Ash, Azalea, Black, Cardinal, Carolina Blue, Charcoal, Coral Silk, Daisy, Dark Chocolate, Dark Heather, Electric Green, Forest Green, Garnet, Gold, Graphite Heather, Gravel, Heather Navy, Heather Radiant Orchid, Heather Red, Heather Sapphire, Heliconia, Indigo Blue, Irish Green, Light Blue, Light Pink, Lime, Maroon, Military Green, Mint Green, Natural, Navy, Orange, Purple, Red, Royal, Safety Green, Safety Orange, Sand, Sapphire, Sky, Sports Grey, Tropical Blue, Violet, Yellow Haze, White.
Care
Machine wash warm inside out with like colors. Tumble dry medium. Do not iron if decorated. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
- 5.3 oz./yd˛ (US) 100% cotton on most solids
- Classic fit, seamless tubular body
- Classic width rib collar
- Taped neck and shoulders
- Tear-away label
- Double-needle stitching
- Safety Green compliant with ANSI/ISEA 107
- Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
- Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes