Custom Gildan 5000 Adult Heavy Cotton T-Shirt
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We have used T-Shirt Elephant for several orders over the years - for camp t-shirts and graduation gifts. Their fulfillment is quick, matching their timelines, and their communication is excellent. Also their prices are very reasonable. We continue to come back to them for all our custom shirt needs!
Ordered custom tees very last minute. Tried a few local companies but they couldn’t accommodate. This company was super efficient, easy to deal with, quick to respond, and very professional. Came within a week with a rush fee. Very satisfied with my purchase. Will consider this company again when doing custom work. Jason my rep was great to deal with. Impressed!
They did a great job! Customer service replied very fast and they followed through the issue very well. We will definitely order again!
MK Elegance Renovations Inc.
T-Shirt turned out better then expected!
Fantastic customer service, rapid responses and matched a competitor when I reached out. 27 t-shirts for a wedding on a really short timeline, and they arrived with plenty of time, look great and the print quality is excellent. Shirts got rave reviews, thanks Jason!
I was nervous doing a shirt design and online ordering.. The shirts arrive exactly as designed and such great quality. They were a hit. My boyfriend wore one to work and people took pictures lol. Thanks for not disappointing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Above and beyond service from T-Shirt Elephant! We needed some t-shirts made for our family reunion and family member's 80th birthday in Canada. Unfortunately we didn't give ourselves enough time to order, but I reached out and T-Shirt Elephant was willing to expedite our order of 30 shirts and deliver within ONE week. They underpromised and overdelivered; order arrived a day early and all t-shirts ordered met our quality expectations. Everyone was delighted with the souvenirs and memories.
Amazing service and quality! I placed an order online and it was completed and delivered within 3 weeks. The print came out great and I’ll definitely be using them again in the future.
I have a great experience with T-shirt elephant. I ordered 50 baseball caps with a letter embroidered on them. First of all their turnaround time was amazing. They had my hats ready for me a week before the estimated completion date, which was great. The hats themselves came out way better than expected. The hats were an amazing quality and the embroidered letter on the hat looked amazing. I would definitely use T-shirt elephant again for custom hats or T-shirts.
Easy to use website to import design and very happy with the results. Definitely will be using again.
Love it! The shirt quality? Excellent. The printing? Beautiful, rich colours. Delivered on time. The creation tool is simple and effective; I got what I created. I definitely recommend T-Shirt Elephant!
Tshirt elephant did a great job. I was struggling with my design on other app’s but tshirt elephant’s app was able to help me get to professional quality I was looking for. The shirts themselves were very good quality and the ladies shirts were much better than the other guys I’ve used. Processing was fast and delivery was quick. I will be using this company again for my next project 😀.
My expectations were exceeded! I ordered two custom printed t-shirts for an upcoming safari trip of a lifetime and they are beyond what I expected. The design and ordering process was easy and I couldn't be happier thank you!
Ordered hats from T-Shirt Elephant for pick up, everything was easy and seamless. I got email saying it is ready for pick up in 4 days. Pretty fast taking into account how busy they are.
Shirts are extremely high quality and the communication with myself and the team was great. They rushed my order and I’m very pleased with the experience.
T-Shirt Elephant provided great service. There was a problem with my graphic and they were quick to catch it. They promptly contacted me to discuss the changes needed. Once I had fixed the error, my shirts were printed and shipped out very quickly.
Excellent communication. Fantastic final product. I will happily do business with them, again.
I ordered 20 shirts for a yearly motorcycle trip on relatively short notice. The shirts looked amazing and I had many positive comments. They also had them done quickly for me!
Very helpful during the design phase, sent us photo proofs and recommended specific design changes.
End product was high quality. Will definitely be returning for further business.
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I was in charge of ordering all the swag for our family reunion (custom t-shirts and tote bags), and after a very frustrating experience with Custom Ink, I found T-Shirt Elephant at the last minute. I had been extremely clear with Custom Ink about my deadlines, but on the day I was finally ready to place the order for tote bags, they suddenly told me they couldn't get everything to Canada in time, even though they had assured me multiple times that they could.
In a panic, I emailed T-Shirt Elephant explaining that my request was urgent and asking if there was any way they could help. Not only did they respond quickly, but they delivered everything on time exactly as promised.
Then, just a week later, Custom Ink let us down again by repeatedly altering the design that my family member had worked so hard to create for our T-shirts. She was understandably upset, so I reached back out to T-Shirt Elephant with another last-minute request. Once again, they came through without hesitation, respected our design, met our tight deadline, and made the entire process seamless.
The quality of the shirts and tote bags was fantastic, and everyone at the reunion was blown away by the swag. Most importantly, the family member who designed everything was so happy to see her vision come to life exactly as she intended.
Thank you, T-Shirt Elephant, for turning two stressful situations into huge successes. Your customer service, reliability, and attention to detail far surpassed any other company I looked into. I'll absolutely be using you again!
Arrived on time, print quality was great. Fair pricing.
Beautiful printing. Excellent service. Excellent shirt quality. Very satisfied. We will continue to order for the winter. And we will recommend to friends
Excellent service with a short lead time. The dry-fit t-shirts I ordered were perfect and the silk screening on the front and bak of the logo and the year came out great with just the right placement. They know what they are doing and it shows in the quality of their work. I look forward to doing business again with them very soon.
They were able to resize my graphic without loss of fidelity. The printed graphic, while plastic, is well bonded to the material.
The shirt itself is a good weight, and delivery cost was reasonable, if a bit slow.
All in all a really good experience
Amazing quality! Tank tops arrived in time for our pickleball tournament!
Product Description
Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt — Canada's #1 Custom Printed Tee
The Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt is the most popular blank t-shirt in Canada for custom screen printing, DTG printing, and heat transfer. Trusted by businesses, schools, sports teams, and event organizers coast to coast, this heavyweight cotton tee delivers unbeatable value with a classic fit that looks and feels great on everyone.
Whether you're ordering 1 shirt or 10,000, the Gildan 5000 is the go-to choice for custom t-shirts in Canada — and we print them right here with no minimums, fast 10-day turnaround, and free shipping on orders over $250.
Fabric & Construction
- 100% preshrunk cotton (fibre content varies by colour — some heathers are 90/10 or 50/50 cotton/polyester blends)
- 5.3 oz / 180 GSM — midweight fabric that's substantial without being bulky
- Taped neck and shoulders for durability and a clean finish that won't stretch out
- Double-needle stitching on sleeves and bottom hem for reinforced durability
- Seamless collar with a lay-flat design that holds its shape wash after wash
- Tear-away label for easy rebranding — add your own custom label or go tagless
- Tubular construction for a classic, straight-cut silhouette
- Quarter-turned to eliminate centre crease
Fit & Sizing
- Classic unisex fit — relaxed through the body with a traditional straight cut
- Available in S through 5XL — one of the widest size ranges in the industry
- Youth version available — see Gildan 500B Youth Heavy Cotton T-Shirt for kids' sizes
- Ladies' fit available — see Gildan 5000L Ladies Missy Fit T-Shirt for a contoured women's cut
- True to size — most customers order their standard size
Why the Gildan 5000 is Canada's Best-Selling Custom T-Shirt
- 68+ colours available — the widest colour selection of any blank t-shirt, from classic Black and White to vibrant Safety Green and Heliconia
- Unmatched printability — the smooth, tight-knit cotton surface produces sharp, vibrant prints with excellent ink adhesion for screen printing, DTG, DTF, and heat transfer
- Preshrunk for reliability — customers get the same fit after 50 washes as they did on day one
- Affordable at any quantity — the best price-to-quality ratio in custom apparel, starting from just $5.95 per shirt
- Proven durability — double-needle construction and taped seams mean this shirt survives workwear, sports, and daily abuse
- ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant — Safety Green colour meets high-visibility workplace standards
Best Print Methods for the Gildan 5000
- Screen Printing — the gold standard for bulk orders. The 100% cotton surface absorbs ink beautifully for bold, long-lasting prints. Best for orders of 12+ with 1-4 colours.
- DTG (Direct-to-Garment) Printing — ideal for full-colour photo-quality prints, small orders, and designs with many colours. Works best on 100% cotton colours (not heather blends).
- DTF (Direct-to-Film) Printing — works on all colours including darks and heathers. Great for small to medium orders with vibrant, full-colour designs.
- Heat Transfer / Vinyl — perfect for names, numbers, and simple graphics. Popular for team jerseys and personalized gifts.
- Embroidery — the Gildan 5000's midweight construction provides a stable base for left-chest logos and small designs.
Popular Uses for Custom Gildan 5000 T-Shirts
- Corporate & Business: Employee uniforms, company swag, trade show giveaways, team building events
- Sports & Teams: League jerseys, tournament shirts, team spirit wear, coaching staff
- Schools & Education: Spirit days, graduation shirts, club merchandise, fundraising
- Events & Promotions: Concerts, festivals, charity runs, 5K races, community events
- Personal & Creative: Band merch, art prints, family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations
- Workwear: Construction crews, landscaping, warehouse, retail staff (Safety Green meets ANSI standards)
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
Specifications at a Glance
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: 5000 (G500)
- Fabric: 100% Cotton (heathers vary)
- Weight: 5.3 oz / 180 GSM
- Fit: Classic / Unisex
- Sizes: S – 5XL
- Colours: 68+
- Construction: Tubular, quarter-turned
- Collar: Seamless, lay-flat
- Stitching: Double-needle sleeves and hem
- Label: Tear-away for rebranding
- Compliance: ANSI/ISEA 107 (Safety Green)
Order Custom Gildan 5000 T-Shirts from T-Shirt Elephant
T-Shirt Elephant is Canada's leading custom apparel printer. We stock the full Gildan 5000 colour range in our facility 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
Technical Specifications
Key Features
- Premium quality construction
- Wide range of colors available
- Perfect for custom printing
- Comfortable fit for all-day wear
- Durable for repeated washing
- Ideal for screen printing and embroidery
Compatible Print Methods
Perfect For
This versatile product is perfect for custom printing and embroidery projects of all sizes.
Gildan 5000 FAQ
Common questions about the Gildan 5000 Adult Heavy Cotton T-Shirt
The Gildan 5000 Adult Heavy Cotton T-Shirt is one of the most popular t-shirts for screen printing in Canada. The smooth cotton surface provides excellent ink adhesion, producing sharp, vibrant prints that last wash after wash. It works beautifully with screen printing, DTG, DTF, heat transfer, and vinyl.
The Gildan 5000 (Heavy Cotton) is 5.3 oz with a classic, slightly heavier feel, ideal for screen printing. The Gildan 2000 (Ultra Cotton) is 6.0 oz with an even more substantial weight. Both are 100% cotton. Choose the 5000 for the best balance of printability and comfort, or the 2000 for maximum durability.
The Gildan 5000 Adult Heavy Cotton T-Shirt is preshrunk to minimize shrinkage. When following care instructions (machine wash cold, tumble dry low), you can expect minimal to no shrinkage. The fit stays consistent wash after wash.
The Gildan 5000 is available in sizes S through 5XL, offering one of the widest size ranges in the industry. Youth and ladies' fit versions are also available in separate styles.
Absolutely! T-Shirt Elephant has NO minimum order requirement for Gildan products. Order 1 shirt or 10,000, we treat every order with the same care and quality. Volume discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Standard production on Gildan products is 10 business days from art approval. Rush production (7 business days) is available for an additional fee. Shipping time is additional, most Canadian orders arrive within 2-5 business days after production.
For bulk orders (12+), screen printing offers the best value and durability. For full-colour photos or small quantities, DTG or DTF printing is ideal. For names and numbers, heat transfer vinyl works great. For a premium look on polos and hoodies, embroidery is recommended. Our team can help you choose the best method for your project.
Yes! We ship custom printed Gildan apparel to every province and territory in Canada. Free shipping on orders over $250. We also ship to the USA. All orders are printed in Canada.
Gildan is committed to ethical manufacturing and sustainability. Their products are manufactured in WRAP-certified facilities and Gildan has received numerous sustainability certifications. The Gildan 5000 tear-away label also allows for easy rebranding with your own custom label.
Yes! You can order a single blank Gildan 5000 through our Buy Blank feature to feel the fabric and check the fit before placing a bulk order. No minimum required.
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