Gildan Heavy Cotton T-Shirt

The Gildan G500 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt — also known as the Gildan 5000 — starts at $2.68, one of the lowest prices online for a 100% cotton blank tee. It's a regular pick on our Top Ten T Shirts list, and its price & fabric type make it a go-to for custom printing.

Product Details

• 5.3 oz./yd², preshrunk 100% cotton
• Style #G500, also sold as Gildan 5000
• Antique colors and Sport Grey are 90/10 cotton/polyester
• Ash is 99/1 cotton/polyester
• Lilac, Midnight, Sunset, Russet, Blackberry, Tweed, Safety, Neon, and all Heather colors are 50/50 cotton/polyester
• Classic, unisex fit
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Double-needle stitching at neckline, sleeves, and bottom hem
• Sizes S–5XL (2XL and up priced slightly higher)
• 70+ colors available

Heavy Cotton with a Lightweight Feel

Gildan calls this the "Heavy Cotton" tee, but most customers find it lighter and softer than the name suggests — a good fit for both everyday wear and screen printing. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping and double-needle stitching at the neckline, sleeves, and hem help it hold up wash after wash.

Colors and Fabric Blends

The G500 comes in 70+ colors. Most are 100% cotton, with a few exceptions: Antique colors and Sport Grey are a 90/10 cotton/polyester blend, Ash is 99/1, and Lilac, Midnight, Sunset, Russet, Blackberry, Tweed, Safety, Neon, and all Heather colors are 50/50 cotton/polyester. Contact our customer service team with questions about printing on a specific color or blend.

Sizing

Available in sizes S–5XL. Sizes 2XL and up carry a small upcharge but remain well below standard retail pricing.

G500 vs. Other Gildan T-Shirts

• G500 vs. G200 (Ultra Cotton): The G200 is a heavier 6 oz fabric; the G500 is lighter at 5.3 oz and typically less expensive.
• G500 vs. G800 (DryBlend 50/50): The G800 blends in polyester for more shrink resistance; the G500 is 100% cotton for a more classic feel.
• G500 vs. G640 (SoftStyle): The SoftStyle has a more fitted, retail cut; the G500 has a traditional, roomier fit.