Gildan 8000 (G800) DryBlend T-Shirt

Gildan 8000 DryBlend T-Shirt (Style G800)

The Gildan 8000 — also listed as the G800 — is a 5.5 oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester DryBlend blank t-shirt, built with high-twist yarns that resist shrinking, wrinkling, and pilling. Wholesale pricing starts at $2.78 per unit (about 60% below the $6.90 retail equivalent), with no minimum order, in 41 colors and sizes S–5XL. The poly content makes it a steadier, lower-maintenance base than 100% cotton for teams, uniforms, and high-volume print runs.

Quick specs

Wholesale & bulk pricing

• From $2.78 per shirt — about 60% below the $6.90 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: DryBlend high-twist yarns for a smooth printing face and reduced pilling
• Seams: double-needle stitched sleeves and hem
• Collar: rib knit collar, taped neck and shoulders
• Label: tear-away, for easy private labeling and relabeling

Ideal for

• DTF transfers: the smooth 50/50 surface bonds direct-to-film prints cleanly with vivid, durable color — a strong fit for the fast-growing DTF workflow
• Screen printing: high-twist yarn holds fine detail and vibrant halftones
• DTG: even cotton face prints well direct-to-garment
• Heat transfer, vinyl & embroidery: stable, consistent base
• Uniforms, events, resale: low-shrink blend that stays neat across industrial washing

Gildan 8000 vs. Gildan 5000

The difference is the fabric. The Gildan 5000 is 5.3 oz 100% cotton — the classic all-cotton blank. The 8000 is a 5.5 oz 50/50 DryBlend, so it wrinkles less, shrinks less, and holds prints through repeated washing better than pure cotton. Pick the 5000 for a true cotton hand and the widest color range; pick the 8000 when you want a lower-maintenance blend for uniforms, teams, and reorders.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Gildan 8000 shrink? Barely — the 50/50 blend is far more shrink-resistant than 100% cotton, especially washed cold and tumble dried low.

Is it true to size? Yes, with a classic fit that runs comfortable through the chest and body.

Can you DTF, screen print, and DTG on it? Yes — the smooth high-twist surface takes DTF transfers, screen print, DTG, heat transfer, vinyl, and embroidery well.

What's the minimum order? None. Order one 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 low. Do not bleach, do not iron decoration, do not dry clean.