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Gildan 6400 Softstyle T-Shirt — The Premium Soft Tee for Custom Printing in Canada

The Gildan 6400 Softstyle T-Shirt is the softer, more modern alternative to the classic Gildan 5000. Made from 100% ring spun cotton with a deluxe 30-single construction, it delivers a noticeably softer hand feel, smoother printing surface, and a more contemporary fitted silhouette that customers love.

If you want custom t-shirts that feel like retail quality — the kind people actually want to wear again and again — the Gildan 6400 is your answer. Printed in Canada with no minimums and free shipping on orders over $250.

Fabric & Construction

• 100% ring spun cotton — softer and smoother than standard cotton (fibre content varies by colour — heathers are cotton/polyester blends)
• 4.5 oz / 153 GSM — lighter weight with a premium retail feel
• Deluxe 30-single yarn — finer thread count produces a smoother surface and softer hand feel than open-end yarns
• Taped neck and shoulders — reinforced for durability and lay-flat comfort
• Side-seamed construction — shaped fit that follows the body rather than hanging like a box
• Double-needle stitching on sleeves and bottom hem for clean, durable seams
• Tear-away label for easy rebranding with your own custom tag
• Fitted silhouette — more contoured than the classic Gildan 5000

Fit & Sizing

• Modern fitted cut — slimmer through the body than the Gildan 5000 or 2000, but not skin-tight
• Available in S through 3XL
• V-Neck version available — see Gildan 64V00 Softstyle V-Neck T-Shirt for a V-neck option
• Ladies' V-Neck available — see Gildan 64V00L Ladies Softstyle V-Neck for a women's contoured cut
• Runs slightly slimmer than classic Gildan — customers who prefer a relaxed fit should consider sizing up

Gildan 6400 Softstyle vs Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton — Which Should You Choose?

• Softness: The 6400 is noticeably softer — ring spun cotton with a 30-single construction feels like a retail tee, while the 5000 has a classic, sturdy cotton feel
• Weight: The 6400 is 4.5 oz (lighter, drapier) vs the 5000's 5.3 oz (thicker, more structured)
• Fit: The 6400 has a modern fitted cut vs the 5000's classic relaxed fit
• Print quality: Both print beautifully, but the 6400's smoother surface produces slightly finer detail
• Price: The 6400 costs slightly more but delivers a premium feel customers notice immediately
• Recommendation: Choose the Gildan 5000 for maximum value and the widest colour range. Choose the 6400 when you want a softer, more modern feel — especially for retail merch, corporate gifts, and events where perception matters.

Best Print Methods for the Gildan 6400

• Screen Printing — the ring spun cotton surface produces exceptionally smooth, detailed prints. The finer yarn means sharper lines and more vibrant colours than standard cotton tees.
• DTG (Direct-to-Garment) — outstanding results on 100% cotton colours. The smooth surface absorbs ink evenly for photographic-quality prints with incredible detail and soft hand feel.
• DTF (Direct-to-Film) — works beautifully on all colours. The lighter fabric weight means the transfer sits smoothly without stiffness.
• Embroidery — works well for small logos and left-chest designs. Use lightweight backing for best results on this lighter fabric.
• Heat Transfer / Vinyl — the smooth ring spun surface provides excellent adhesion for heat-applied graphics.

Popular Uses for Custom Gildan 6400 T-Shirts

• Retail Merchandise: Band merch, artist collections, pop-up shops, online clothing brands — the retail-quality feel customers expect when buying a t-shirt
• Corporate Gifting: Premium employee gifts, client appreciation, executive swag, trade show giveaways that people actually keep
• Events & Experiences: Music festivals, food events, charity galas, conference merch, VIP packages
• Sports & Fitness: Gym merchandise, yoga studios, running clubs, CrossFit boxes — lightweight and breathable
• Hospitality & Service: Restaurant staff, bar merchandise, hotel branded apparel — modern fit looks professional
• Personal & Creative: Custom gifts, wedding parties, family reunions, vacation tees

Related Gildan Styles

• Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt — heavier weight classic fit with 68+ colours
• Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton T-Shirt — heaviest weight (6.0 oz) for maximum durability
• Gildan 64V00 Softstyle V-Neck — same Softstyle fabric with a V-neck collar
• Gildan 64V00L Ladies Softstyle V-Neck — women's contoured V-neck cut

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold with like colours
• Tumble dry on low heat
• Do not bleach
• Do not iron directly on print or decoration
• Inside-out washing recommended for printed garments to extend print life
• Ring spun cotton may soften further with each wash

Specifications at a Glance

• Brand: Gildan
• Style: 6400 (G640)
• Fabric: 100% Ring Spun Cotton (heathers vary)
• Weight: 4.5 oz / 153 GSM
• Yarn: 30-single ring spun cotton
• Fit: Modern Fitted / Semi-Fitted
• Sizes: S - 3XL
• Colours: 34+
• Construction: Side-seamed
• Collar: Taped neck, lay-flat
• Stitching: Double-needle sleeves and hem
• Label: Tear-away for rebranding

Order Custom Gildan 6400 T-Shirts from T-Shirt Elephant

T-Shirt Elephant is Canada's leading custom apparel printer. We stock the full Gildan 6400 colour range and offer:

• No minimum order — order 1 shirt or 10,000
• 10-day standard production — rush available
• Free shipping on orders over $250 across Canada
• Free digital proof before production
• Screen printing, DTG, DTF, embroidery — all methods available
• Printed in Canada — supporting Canadian business since 2010

Finally, it's here! Your new favorite tee in a rainbow of colors.4.2 oz., 100% combed ringspun cotton, 30 singlesLonger length body and shoulder tapingTearaway tag

Next Level 3600 Premium Fitted Short-Sleeve Crew — The Fashion-Forward Custom Tee

The Next Level 3600 is a premium fitted t-shirt made from 100% combed ring spun cotton with a modern, slightly tapered silhouette. Known for its incredibly soft hand feel and fashion-forward fit, it's a favourite among streetwear brands, Etsy sellers, and designers who want custom tees with a retail-quality look and feel.

Premium fitted custom tees printed in Canada. No minimums, 10-day turnaround, free shipping on orders over $250.

Fabric & Construction

• 100% combed ring spun cotton — ultra-soft, premium hand feel (heathers are 60/40 cotton/polyester CVC)
• 4.3 oz / 146 GSM — lightweight with an elegant drape
• Combed ring spun cotton — finer yarn for a smoother, softer surface
• Side-seamed construction — contoured fit, no tubular twist
• 1x1 rib knit collar — durable, holds shape
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Tear-away label

Fit & Sizing

• Premium fitted — modern, tapered cut that's slimmer than Gildan but not skin-tight
• Available in XS through 3XL
• Runs slimmer than Gildan — size up one if you prefer relaxed fit

Next Level 3600 vs Bella+Canvas 3001C — Two Premium Tees Compared

• Both are premium: Ring spun cotton, side-seamed, modern fit, retail quality
• Fit: The 3600 runs slightly slimmer/more fitted; the 3001C is a touch more relaxed
• Both excellent for DTG and screen printing
• Recommendation: Try both and choose based on which fit your customers prefer

Best Print Methods

• Screen Printing — the smooth combed cotton produces incredibly sharp prints.
• DTG — outstanding on 100% cotton. The smooth surface absorbs ink beautifully.
• DTF — works on all colours.
• Embroidery — clean small logos with lightweight backing.

Popular Uses

• Retail clothing lines, streetwear brands, Etsy shops, band merch, premium corporate gifts, fashion events, influencer collaborations

Specifications

• Brand: Next Level
• Style: 3600
• Fabric: 100% Combed Ring Spun Cotton (heathers 60/40 CVC)
• Weight: 4.3 oz / 146 GSM
• Fit: Premium Fitted
• Sizes: XS - 3XL
• Colours: 40+
• Construction: Side-seamed
• Collar: 1x1 rib knit
• Label: Tear-away

Next Level N6210 Premium Fitted CVC Crew Tee — Heathered Premium Custom Tee

The Next Level N6210 is a premium fitted t-shirt made from a 60/40 combed ring spun cotton/polyester CVC blend. The CVC construction creates a subtle heathered texture with excellent softness, low shrinkage, and enhanced colour vibrancy. A premium blank that bridges the gap between fashion-quality and everyday durability.

Premium heathered custom tees printed in Canada. No minimums, free shipping on orders over $250.

Fabric & Construction

• 60/40 combed ring spun cotton/polyester CVC — soft, heathered, and durable
• 4.3 oz / 146 GSM — lightweight with a modern drape
• CVC construction — creates a natural heathered texture
• Side-seamed construction — contoured modern fit
• 1x1 rib knit collar
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Tear-away label

Fit & Sizing

• Premium fitted — modern, slightly tapered
• Available in XS through 3XL
• Runs slimmer than Gildan — size up for relaxed fit

Best Print Methods

• Screen Printing — excellent on the smooth CVC surface.
• DTF — outstanding adhesion on cotton/poly blends.
• DTG — good results on higher cotton content colours.
• Heat Transfer — excellent adhesion.

Popular Uses

• Retail merch, fashion brands, premium corporate gifts, event apparel, fitness brands, streetwear

Related Styles

• Next Level 3600 Premium Fitted Tee — 100% cotton version
• Bella+Canvas 3001CVC Heather CVC — Bella's competing CVC tee

Specifications

• Brand: Next Level
• Style: N6210
• Fabric: 60/40 Combed Ring Spun Cotton/Polyester CVC
• Weight: 4.3 oz / 146 GSM
• Fit: Premium Fitted
• Sizes: XS - 3XL
• Colours: 25+ heathered shades
• Construction: Side-seamed
• Label: Tear-away

3.6 oz., 52% combed and ringspun cotton, 48% polyester; 40 singles; Marble colors are 91% polyester, 9%combed ringspun cotton, 30 singles, 4 oz.; ; Acid wash colors - 52% combed ringspun cotton, 48% poly, 30 singles, 4.2 oz.; ; Black Mineral Wash is 52%combed ringspun cotton, 48% poly, 30 singles, 4.2 oz.; ; Slub - 50% poly, 37.5%combed ringspun cotton, 12.5% rayon, 30 singles, 3.8 oz.; ; Speckled - 50% poly, 25%combed ringspun cotton, 25% rayon, 30 singles, 3.8 oz.; retail fit; sideseamed; unisex sizing;

Bella+Canvas 3001C Unisex Jersey T-Shirt — The Fashion Blank That Changed Custom Printing

The Bella+Canvas 3001C is the shirt that redefined what a blank t-shirt can be. Made from 100% Airlume combed and ring spun cotton — a proprietary yarn that's 30% softer than standard cotton — it delivers a retail-quality feel, modern fitted silhouette, and ultra-smooth print surface that's made it the #1 choice for fashion brands, Etsy sellers, print-on-demand shops, and anyone who wants their custom tees to feel like a premium product.

The most popular premium blank tee in the world. Printed in Canada with no minimums, 10-day turnaround, and free shipping on orders over $250.

Fabric & Construction

• 100% Airlume combed and ring spun cotton — Bella+Canvas's proprietary ultra-soft yarn (heathers are cotton/polyester blends)
• 4.2 oz / 142 GSM — lightweight with a premium, drapey feel that moves with the body
• Airlume cotton — combed to remove short fibres and impurities, then ring spun for a smoother, softer, more consistent fabric
• Side-seamed construction — contoured fit that follows the body naturally, no boxy tubular shape
• Ribbed crew neck — fits snugly without being tight, holds shape without curling
• Shoulder taping — reinforced for durability and lay-flat comfort
• Tear-away label for easy rebranding

Fit & Sizing

• Unisex retail fit — modern, slightly fitted silhouette that looks and feels like a fashion tee
• Available in XS through 4XL
• Heather CVC version — see Bella+Canvas 3001CVC Heather CVC Tee for heathered colours in a cotton/poly blend
• Youth version — see Bella+Canvas 3001Y Youth Jersey Tee
• Long sleeve version — see Bella+Canvas 3501 Jersey Long Sleeve
• Runs true to modern retail sizing — slightly slimmer than Gildan. Size up if you prefer relaxed

3001C vs 3001CVC — Solid Cotton vs Heather CVC

• 3001C (this product): 100% Airlume cotton — solid colours with a natural cotton feel. Best for DTG printing and a classic cotton hand feel
• 3001CVC: 52/48 cotton/poly CVC blend — heathered colours with a slightly smoother feel. The heather texture adds visual interest
• Same fit, same quality — the only difference is fabric blend and colour range
• Recommendation: Choose the 3001C for solid colours and DTG printing. Choose the 3001CVC for heathered, marled colours and a modern aesthetic

Bella+Canvas 3001C vs Gildan 5000 — Why Brands Choose Bella

• Softness: The 3001C is dramatically softer — Airlume cotton is 30% softer than standard cotton. The difference is obvious in seconds
• Weight: The 3001C is 4.2 oz (light, drapey) vs the Gildan 5000's 5.3 oz (heavier, structured)
• Fit: Side-seamed retail fit vs tubular straight cut — the 3001C looks like fashion, the 5000 looks like a custom tee
• Sustainability: Bella+Canvas is a certified B-Corp with industry-leading sustainability practices
• Perception: Recipients treat the 3001C as a "real shirt" they wear regularly, not something that ends up in the donation bin
• Recommendation: Choose the Gildan 5000 for budget-friendly bulk orders where value matters most. Choose the 3001C when your custom tees need to represent quality — merch for sale, brand apparel, corporate gifts, and fashion lines.

Best Print Methods for the Bella+Canvas 3001C

• DTG (Direct-to-Garment) — the #1 method for the 3001C. The 100% Airlume cotton absorbs ink deeply for the richest, most vibrant DTG prints of any blank tee. This is why print-on-demand services overwhelmingly use the 3001C.
• Screen Printing — exceptional results. The smooth Airlume surface produces incredibly crisp, detailed prints with excellent colour vibrancy.
• DTF (Direct-to-Film) — excellent on all colours. The lightweight fabric means transfers sit smoothly without stiffness.
• Embroidery — works well for small logos. Use lightweight backing for best results.
• Heat Transfer / Vinyl — excellent adhesion on the smooth surface.

Popular Uses for Custom Bella+Canvas 3001C

• Print-on-Demand: The industry-standard blank for Printful, Printify, Gooten, and other POD platforms
• Retail Merchandise: Clothing brands, e-commerce stores, Etsy shops — the tee customers re-order
• Streetwear & Fashion: Independent labels, limited drops, capsule collections, influencer collaborations
• Band & Artist Merch: Tour merch, album tees — the quality fans expect when paying for a shirt
• Corporate Premium: Executive gifts, VIP event shirts, premium employee swag
• Weddings & Events: Bachelorette/bachelor parties, wedding party gifts, milestone celebrations

The Bella+Canvas 3001 Family

• 3001CVC Heather CVC Tee — heathered colours in cotton/poly blend
• 3001Y Youth Jersey Tee — matching quality in youth sizes
• 3501 Jersey Long Sleeve Tee — long sleeve version
• 6405CVC Women's Relaxed CVC V-Neck — women's V-neck option

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold with like colours
• Tumble dry on low heat
• Do not bleach
• Do not iron directly on print or decoration
• Inside-out washing recommended for printed garments
• Airlume cotton softens further with each wash

Specifications at a Glance

• Brand: Bella+Canvas
• Style: 3001C (also referenced as 3001)
• Fabric: 100% Airlume Combed and Ring Spun Cotton
• Weight: 4.2 oz / 142 GSM
• Fit: Unisex Retail / Modern
• Sizes: XS - 4XL
• Colours: 90+ solid colours
• Construction: Side-seamed
• Collar: Ribbed crew neck
• Stitching: Shoulder taping, double-needle
• Label: Tear-away for rebranding
• Certification: B-Corp certified brand

Order Custom Bella+Canvas 3001C T-Shirts from T-Shirt Elephant

T-Shirt Elephant is Canada's leading custom apparel printer. We stock the full 3001C colour range and offer:

• No minimum order — order 1 shirt or 10,000
• 10-day standard production — rush available
• Free shipping on orders over $250 across Canada
• Free digital proof before production
• Screen printing, DTG, DTF, embroidery — all methods available
• Printed in Canada — supporting Canadian business since 2010