Gildan 5000 (G500) Heavy Cotton T-Shirt

Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt (Style G500)

The Gildan 5000 — also listed as the G500 — is a 5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton heavyweight blank t-shirt, and the most widely stocked tee in the wholesale decorating trade. Wholesale pricing starts at $1.76 per unit (about 72% below the $6.22 retail equivalent), with no minimum order, in 80+ colors and sizes S–5XL. If you print, resell, or outfit a team, this is the baseline blank most shops reorder by the case.

Quick specs

Wholesale & bulk pricing

• From $1.76 per shirt — about 72% below the $6.22 retail price of a comparable tee.
• No minimum order: buy a single piece or a full case.
• Automatic bulk discounts apply as cart quantity grows.
• Full-case and reorder quantities stocked across core colors.

Fabric & construction

• Knit: open-end yarn for a classic, textured feel
• Seams: double-needle stitched sleeves and hem
• Collar: seamless collar, taped neck and shoulders
• Label: tear-away, for easy private labeling and relabeling

Ideal for

• DTF transfers: the flat 100% cotton surface bonds direct-to-film prints cleanly with vivid, durable color — ideal for the fast-growing DTF workflow
• Screen printing: flat knit takes ink cleanly with strong color
• DTG: cotton surface prints well direct-to-garment
• Heat transfer, vinyl & embroidery: smooth, stable base
• Uniforms, events, resale: durable and cost-effective at volume

Gildan 5000 vs. Gildan 640 Softstyle

Deciding between the two most common Gildan blanks? The 5000 is the heavier, more economical choice — 5.3 oz open-end cotton with a classic, slightly boxy fit, built for durable prints and high-volume jobs. The Gildan 640 Softstyle is lighter (4.5 oz ring-spun) with a softer hand and a semi-fitted cut closer to a retail tee. Pick the 5000 for value and durability, the 640 for softness and a modern fit.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Gildan 5000 shrink? It's preshrunk 100% cotton, so shrinkage is minimal when washed cold and tumble dried on medium — it stays close to its printed dimensions.

Is it true to size? Yes, with a classic, slightly generous fit through the chest and body. For a slimmer look, size down or consider the ring-spun 640.

Can you DTF, screen print, and DTG on it? Yes — it's a strong base for DTF transfers, screen printing, DTG, heat transfer, vinyl, and embroidery.

What's the minimum order? None. Order a single tee or full cases; bulk pricing improves as quantity increases.

Is this a blank/wholesale tee? Yes — it ships blank and undecorated with a tear-away label, priced for wholesale and resale.

Care

Machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry medium. Do not bleach, do not iron decoration, do not dry clean.