{"id":8331,"date":"2026-02-11T11:03:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/?p=8331"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:19:47","slug":"gildan-t-shirts-hoodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/design-tips\/gildan-t-shirts-hoodies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Gildan T-Shirts & Hoodies: A Practical Guide for Printing and Everyday Wear"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever ordered custom apparel, there\u2019s a decent chance you\u2019ve run into Gildan. It\u2019s a brand that shows up everywhere: event tees, company hoodies, school spirit wear, volunteer shirts, and uniforms that get worn hard and washed often.<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019re ubiquitous for a reason: Gildan has so many styles, some built for durability, others for extra-soft comfort, some that are prime for printing custom designs, and others seemingly tailor-made for embroidery.<\/span><\/p>\n

So let\u2019s go over the most popular Gildan T-shirts and hoodies at Blue Cotton, breaking them down by fit, fabric weight, comfort, durability, and how well they hold up once logos are added.<\/span><\/p>\n

At a Glance<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Style<\/b><\/td>\nApparel Type<\/b><\/td>\nFabric<\/b><\/td>\nFit & Feel<\/b><\/td>\nPrint \/ Embroidery Performance<\/b><\/td>\nBest Use<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G5000<\/b><\/td>\nT-Shirt<\/span><\/td>\n5.3-ounce, 100 % cotton<\/span><\/td>\nClassic, structured<\/span><\/td>\nVery reliable for screen printing<\/span><\/td>\nEvents, bulk promos<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G2000 (Ultra Cotton)<\/b><\/td>\nT-Shirt<\/span><\/td>\n6.1-ounce, 100 % cotton<\/span><\/td>\nRelaxed, heavy<\/span><\/td>\nHandles heavy ink well<\/span><\/td>\nEvents, bulk promos<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G64000 (Softstyle)<\/b><\/td>\nT-Shirt<\/span><\/td>\n4.5-ounce, ringspun cotton<\/span><\/td>\nModern, retail-ready soft<\/span><\/td>\nStrong print results, lighter hand<\/span><\/td>\nRefined looks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G8000 (DryBlend)<\/b><\/td>\nT-Shirt<\/span><\/td>\n5.6-ounce, cotton\/poly blend<\/span><\/td>\nStructured and dry<\/span><\/td>\nConsistent prints, moisture-friendly<\/span><\/td>\nActive or high-wear use<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18500 Heavy Blend<\/b><\/td>\nHoodie (Pullover)<\/span><\/td>\n8-ounce, cotton\/poly fleece<\/span><\/td>\nThick, classic hoodie feel<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent for screen print & embroidery<\/span><\/td>\nTeams, schools, company hoodies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18600 Heavy Blend<\/b><\/td>\nHoodie (Full-Zip)<\/span><\/td>\n8-ounce, cotton\/poly fleece<\/span><\/td>\nThick, classic hoodie feel<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent for screen print & embroidery<\/span><\/td>\nTeams, schools, company hoodies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SF500 Softstyle Fleece<\/b><\/td>\nHoodie (Pullover)<\/span><\/td>\n8.4-ounce, ringspun cotton blend<\/span><\/td>\nSofter, smoother fleece<\/span><\/td>\nEmbroidery works, lighter stitch density<\/span><\/td>\nCasual wear, lifestyle merch<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Gildan G5000: The Familiar Classic<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Gildan G5000<\/a> is one of the most widely used T-shirts in custom printing. If you\u2019ve ever received a free event tee, there\u2019s a good chance this was it.<\/span><\/p>\n

This shirt is made from midweight cotton with a traditional cut. It doesn\u2019t try to feel premium, but it doesn\u2019t fall apart either. The fabric has enough structure to support screen printing without distortion, which is why it\u2019s trusted for large runs and repeat orders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros<\/b><\/p>\n