The Gildan Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt is one of the UK's best-selling blanks for custom printing. Made from 100% ring-spun cotton at 180gsm, it offers a great combination of durability and comfort — ideal for screen printing, DTF printing, and vinyl transfer.
| Brand | Gildan |
| Style Code | G5000 / 5000 |
| Material | 100% ring-spun cotton |
| Weight | 180gsm |
| Fit | Regular / Classic fit |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL |
| Colours Available | 8 |
| Neck | Crew neck |
| Collar | Seamless double-needle collar |
| Sleeve | Short sleeve, double-needle |
| Hem | Double-needle hem |
| Wash | Machine washable 40°C |
| Country of Origin | Bangladesh / Honduras |
| Min. Order Qty | 10 garments |
| Price From | £1.44 ex VAT (50+ units, 1 colour) |
Best for large orders (50+). Up to 6 spot colours. Max print area: front 36×40cm, back 36×40cm, sleeve 10×10cm. Setup fee applies for first order.
Full-colour, photographic quality. No setup cost. Suitable for small runs from 10 units. Max print area: A3 (30×42cm).
Ideal for names, numbers, and individual personalisation. Available in a wide range of vinyl colours. No minimum quantity.
Not recommended on this garment due to lightweight fabric. Consider our polo shirts or fleeces for embroidered logos.
All orders are produced at our facility in Barnstaple, Devon and dispatched via tracked courier. Production times vary by decoration method and order size.
| Screen Print (50+ units) | 7–10 working days |
| DTF Print | 5–7 working days |
| Vinyl Transfer | 3–5 working days |
| Embroidery | 7–10 working days |
| UK Standard Delivery | Free on orders over £150 |
| UK Express Delivery | Available on request |
| Returns | Custom items cannot be returned unless faulty |