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T-Shirt | Gildan® 5000 Heavy Cotton™ 100% Cotton

T-Shirt | Gildan® 5000 Heavy Cotton™ 100% Cotton

Regular price $7.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $7.00 USD
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Garment color: Antique Cherry Red

Decoration Method

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Custom Gildan® 5000 Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt — 100% preshrunk heavy cotton blank, the industry standard for high-volume custom t-shirt printing and embroidery. Classic unisex fit and durable construction handle repeated wash cycles without fading or shrinking.

The most cost-effective option for bulk custom t-shirt orders wholesale — company events, employee onboarding kits, fundraiser shirts, and promotional giveaways. Volume pricing from 12 pieces. Order custom printed t-shirts in bulk with DTF or embroidery and get fast 1–2 business days for single pieces, 3–5 business days for bulk orders.

Product Specifications

Brand: Gildan
Model: 5000
Garment type: Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Fabric: 100% preshrunk heavy cotton
Fabric composition: 100% cotton
Fabric weight: 5.3 oz (180 g/m²)
Fit: Classic unisex
Construction: Pre-shrunk, seamless double-needle collar, double-needle stitching

Customization options

Embroidery: chest, sleeve, back
DTF printing: full-front, full-back
Suitable for logos, text, branding

Artwork requirements

Accepted file formats: PNG, JPG, PDF.
Transparent background recommended for best results.
Minimum resolution: 300 DPI at final print size.
For embroidery, vector files or high-resolution artwork are preferred.
Final artwork is reviewed before production.

Size chart

Size | Chest Width | Body Length
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S | 18" / 46 cm | 29" / 74 cm
M | 20" / 51 cm | 30" / 76 cm
L | 22" / 56 cm | 31" / 79 cm
XL | 24" / 61 cm | 32" / 81 cm
2XL | 26" / 66 cm | 33" / 84 cm
3XL | 28" / 71 cm | 34" / 86 cm

Measurements taken flat.
Chest measured 1" below armhole.
Length measured from highest point of shoulder.
Tolerance ±1" / ±2.5 cm.

How it works

1. Select garment size, color, and decoration method
2. Upload artwork or provide production notes
3. Placement and artwork reviewed before production
4. Production begins after confirmation

Ideal for

• Company uniforms and team apparel
• Staff and internal teams
• Corporate events and promotional use
• Brand merchandise and resale programs
• Service, retail, and field work environments
• Bulk orders and repeat production programs

Care & quality notes

• Machine wash cold, inside out
• Do not bleach
• Tumble dry low
• Do not iron directly on print or embroidery
• Pre-shrunk — minimal shrinkage expected

Stock availability
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US-Based Production

Registered LLC, real US team

In-House Decoration

Embroidery, DTF & HTV on-site

No Minimum Order

Start from just 1 piece

Free Digitizing & Mockups

Artwork proof before production

3-5 Day Production*

Fast turnaround on stock colors

200+ Garment Colors

Widest selection for your brand

*3-5 day production on stock colors. Specialty colors may require 2-3 extra days before production starts.

Decoration Methods — What's Right for You?

Each method has unique strengths. Choose based on your design, fabric, and order size.

DTF Print
Direct-to-Film
Colors Unlimited · photorealistic
Best for Gradients, photos, complex logos
Feel Slight texture on fabric
Durability ★★★★☆

Ideal for full-color brand graphics, event prints, and designs with fine detail or gradients.

Embroidery
Thread stitching
Colors Up to 15 thread colors
Best for Logos, wordmarks, corporate look
Feel Raised, premium texture
Durability ★★★★★

The most durable decoration method. Logo digitizing included with every order.

Available thread colors:
White
Cream
Yellow
Gold
Orange
Red
Burgundy
Pink
Purple
Navy
Royal Blue
Forest
Brown
Gray
Black

More colors available — ask in your quote.

HTV Vinyl
Heat Transfer Vinyl
Colors 1–3 per design
Best for Names, numbers, bold logos
Feel Smooth, clean edge
Durability ★★★★☆

Bold, precise results for names, numbers, and solid-color logos. Any color available — no color matching issues. Perfect for sports teams, uniforms, and events.

Available vinyl types:
Standard
Matte / satin
Glitter ✨
Sparkle effect
Metallic
Gold · silver · chrome
Flock
Velvet texture
Glow-in-dark 🌙
Glows at night
Neon
Ultra-bright colors

Special vinyl types available on request — ask in your quote.