Authorized Wholesale PartnerGildan is the world's leading manufacturer of basic activewear, owning every step from cotton spinning to garment dyeing in vertically integrated facilities. Their G500 5.3-oz cotton tee is the most-printed blank in North America — the default choice for screen printers who need reliable sizing, deep color selection, and aggressive case pricing. Gildan products are decoration-ready out of the bag: tear-away labels, taped shoulders, double-needle hems, and consistent fabric weight across every size.
8-ounce, 50/50 cotton/poly Differential rise for better fit Covered elastic waistband with drawcord side seamed Slightly tapered leg with open bottom Double-needle bottom hem Recycled, high-performing black tear-away label
This activewear is compatible with all standard decoration methods: screen printing, embroidery, DTF transfer, heat press, and sublimation (on light colors). Gildan garments hold prints and stitches well wash after wash — no special pre-treatment required.
Machine wash cold with similar colors. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach. Iron inside-out on low if needed. For decorated garments, follow the decoration vendor's specific care guidance.
In-stock orders ship same-day from the nearest of 9 US warehouses when placed before 2 PM local. Standard ground: 2–5 business days. Free shipping on orders $199+.
Gildan is the world's leading manufacturer of basic activewear, owning every step from cotton spinning to garment dyeing in vertically integrated facilities. Their G500 5.3-oz cotton tee is the most-printed blank in North America — the default choice for screen printers who need reliable sizing, deep color selection, and aggressive case pricing. Gildan products are decoration-ready out of the bag: tear-away labels, taped shoulders, double-needle hems, and consistent fabric weight across every size.
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