Designing is better
with your branded supplies
Add these to your account to make them
available during design
materials & origin
- material:
- made in:
- size chart:
shipping & fulfillment
Order now, get it by
With rush shipping
5000 description
It is the "go-to" classic t-shirt. It features a boxier cut, mid-weight material, almost starchy feel. The most economical way to get shirts done. Great shirt for street-inspired looks and creates remarkably clean digital prints.
Essential Everyday Style: The Gildan Men’s T-Shirt (5000)
The Gildan 5000 is a classic heavyweight t-shirt built for durability and everyday wear. With its timeless fit, soft feel, and wide color range, it’s a go-to blank for brands, creators, and merch drops. Whether you're launching your first design or need bulk tees for resale, this shirt keeps your style sharp and your message clear.
Design Your Custom Tee with Apliiq
This tee is perfect for print on demand and custom t-shirts with Apliiq. It features a tear-away label for easy rebranding, making it an ideal choice for private labels. Whether you're building a streetwear line, promotional gear, or event merch, Apliiq handles the printing and fulfillment solutions so you can focus on scaling your brand.
Built to Last, Ready to Print
Made with 100% U.S. cotton and engineered for top-tier print clarity, the Gildan 5000 is tough, consistent, and highly customizable. From screen prints to DTG, this blank delivers bold results every time—plus it’s part of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, ensuring responsible production.
pricing & services
may not reflect final price based your on customization selections
bulk pricing estimate
customize Gildan mens tshirt to make it your own
the following services are available to design your own tshirts
screen print tshirts for bulk orders
screen print bulk orders for max quality & profit. great for groups, teams, & events

create printed tshirts with dtg
design dtg prints, known for their super soft hand, vintage aesthetic, & unlimited colors

custom embroidery for high quality tshirts
turn your artwork into beautiful custom embroidery for a textured, premium product

Add woven labels to tshirts to build brand
woven labels are the pinnacle of clothing branding to increase product value.

you can private label everything
replace the manufacturer tags with your own branded, high quality, private label

sew embroidered patches onto tshirts
create premium tshirts with embroidered patches, cost effective & premium quality

brand your tshirts with neck prints
Remove the manufacturer tags and print your own neck prints

print tshirts with transfer printing
create bright, bold prints on just about any material with dtf transfer printing. most popular.

5000 benefits
- Ideal for custom t-shirt printing
- Durable enough for daily wear
- Great for bulk branding projects
- Reliable fit across all sizes
- Comfortable for all-day use
- Stays smooth after multiple washes
- Perfect choice for uniforms and promos
- Easy to relabel for private brands
- Supports sustainable cotton farming
- Works well with vibrant print colors
5000 features
- 5.3 oz./yd² (US) 8.8 oz./L yd (CA)
- 100% cotton, 20 singles
- Classic fit
- Rib collar
- Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
- Safety Green is compliant with ANSI / ISEA 107 high-visibility standards
- Antique colors & Sport Grey are 90/10 cotton/polyester
5000 Gildan Stock available


Artwork size & Placement Options
Recommendations for artwork files:
- .png files work best
- tightly crop your artwork to remove surrounding transparent space
- your file resolution should be 300 dpi at the size you want to print
- more artwork resources
see the table below for max print sizes:



none | |
inside neck | none |
5000 Gildan Pricing Overview
get a ballpark overview of pricing for this product. prices include garment with single service. to get an exact price for your design, use the design tool above.
dropship ?This is your cost to fulfill an item when you make a sale in your store. No artist help included, you provide print ready artwork. | sample ?An Apliiq artist will review your artwork and work with you to ensure it will achieve a good result. | bulk ?Get discounts as you buy more. The more you buy the more you save. | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
service | includes | 1 | 1 | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
none | $3 | $8 | 5.60 | 5.20 | 4.40 | 4.00 | 3.80 | 3.60 |
additional services
private label | $0.75 - $2.50 per product |
woven label | $0.60 - $1.00 per label |
embroidered patches | $2.28 - $4.50 per patch |