Gildan 5000 Blank T-Shirt for DTF Printing

The Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt is the most widely used blank in custom apparel production, and for good reason. Its 5.3 oz 100% pre-shrunk cotton construction delivers a thick, stable print surface that holds DTF transfers, screen prints, and heat transfer vinyl cleanly across the full color range. DTF Jersey stocks the Gildan 5000 in sizes S through 5XL across 24 solid colorways — making it the right blank for bulk orders, mix-and-match runs, and any production situation that demands a consistent result at every size.

Key Features of the Gildan 5000

• 5.3 oz 100% preshrunk cotton construction (Sport Grey and Dark Heather are 50/50 cotton-polyester)

• Taped neck and shoulders for structural stability and consistent shape through production runs

• Seamless double-needle 7/8" collar for a clean, durable neckline

• Double-needle sleeves and bottom hem for long-lasting finish

• Quarter-turned body eliminates center fold crease for cleaner print placements

• Preshrunk fabric for reliable sizing across large bulk orders

• Available in 24 colorways: Black, White, Navy, Sport Grey, Red, Royal, Sand, Natural, Charcoal, Purple, Dark Heather, Forest Green, Military Green, Safety Green, Ash Grey, Safety Pink, Light Pink, Light Blue, Orange, Gold, Maroon, Yellow, Dark Chocolate, Corn Silk

• Sizes S through 5XL

The Blank of Record for Custom Apparel Production

The Gildan 5000 earns its place as the default blank for high-volume custom apparel programs because it removes variables. The weight, shrinkage behavior, and surface consistency are predictable run after run — which is what bulk production actually requires. For organizations ordering 50 shirts or 500, that reliability translates directly into finished goods that look the same at size S as they do at 3XL.

The quarter-turned body eliminates the center crease that runs down tubular blanks, leaving a flat, clean surface for front chest and full-front DTF transfer placements. Whether the order is a single color left-chest logo or a detailed full-color graphic across the full front, the Gildan 5000 delivers a surface that holds the transfer without interference.

Compatible Printing and Decoration Methods

The Gildan 5000 accepts all major decoration methods:

• DTF transfers and direct-to-film printing

• Screen printing

• Heat transfer vinyl (HTV)

• Direct to garment (DTG) printing

• Embroidery

• Sublimation (on white/light polyester blends)

Order Gildan 5000 Blank Tees at DTF Jersey

DTF Jersey carries the Gildan 5000 in all 24 colorways across the full S through 5XL size run. Order blanks for your own decoration program or pair with our in-house DTF transfer printing service. Serving New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and the full Northeast.

All Blank orders of $200 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $200 will qualify for the following shipping options:

UPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $9.95
UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $16.95
UPS Standard Overnight (1 Day): $39.95
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.

Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 45 days of receiving your order to submit a request for a refund or return.

Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.

Warm your heat press to 280-300 F / 155-160 C
Medium pressure for 9-13 seconds.
Pressure 6 KG
Allow 10 seconds to cool before peeling
Cold Peel / Hot Peel

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