Custom Gildan 5000 Adult Heavy Cotton T-Shirt
From $4.95 · Printed in Canada · ★ 4.8 (945+ Google reviews this year)
| Standard | around Fri, Oct 16 | No rush fee |
| 2-Day rush | by Tue, Oct 6 | +100% |
| 3-Day rush | by Wed, Oct 7 | +75% |
| 5-Day rush | by Fri, Oct 9 | +50% |
| 7-Day rush | by Wed, Oct 14 | +30% |
| 2-Day pickup | by Thu, Oct 1 | +100% |
| 3-Day pickup | by Fri, Oct 2 | +75% |
| 5-Day pickup | by Tue, Oct 6 | +50% |
| 7-Day pickup | by Thu, Oct 8 | +30% |
| Pickup | around Tue, Oct 13 | No rush fee |
Dates are for delivery to Ontario, or pickup at our North York shop. "By" dates are guaranteed: if we miss one, we refund the rush fee. Rush fees are a percentage of your product total, for in-stock blanks, and your date is confirmed in your cart. 2-Day isn't available for embroidery.
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What Our Customers Say
Great shirt quality and very helpful customer service. Highly recommend!
I had a fantastic experience working with Jason and the team here. We needed 350 printed tote bags for a conference on a strict three-day turnaround, and they completely delivered. Jason was incredibly helpful in getting everything set up quickly and provided a very reasonable price. I’m thrilled with the final quality and look of the bags. I will definitely be back for future projects - highly recommend!
great quality and also delivered on time. Jason was helpful and direct, and I appreciate the quality of the sports fabric.
Shirt arrived right on time, great quality and exactly what I ordered. Website very easy to use with lots of options to create your own design.
Great quality and nice to support a Canadian company!
T-Shirt Elephant came through for us! We ordered custom aprons with our logo for an event and were working with a very tight deadline, placing our order just days before we needed them. We were not sure they would arrive in time, but the team at T-Shirt Elephant was responsive and assured us they would be delivered on schedule. They kept their word, and the aprons arrived right on time and looked great. We are very grateful to their team for making it happen and would happily order from them again.
Great transaction.
Very pleased with the t-shirt
Appreciate this Canadian retailer.
Ordering was straightforward with a quick turnaround time. The sweaters ordered are of a good quality. Looking forward to the next one!
Good quality t-shirt and my custom image came out great. Prices are reasonable for a custom 1-off shirt.
Design tool easy to use, shirt quality better than expected.
Communication is excellent so far. They do their very best to accommodate late order add-ins and answer questions about logo size & placement. The website is a bit cumbersome when you are trying to reorder previous designs that you've already ordered.
Easy online ordering platform
Excellent customization of AI artwork.
Quality long sleeve t shirts
Needed a quick turnaround and got it.
Communications were excellent- not that much.
Pricing commensurate with quality.
Honestly very happy with our order! Got bachelor party t shirts printed. The shirts look great, it was made and shift quite fast and the quality is really good.
Will definitely order again!
It was my first time ordering a custom t shirt and I was pleased with the outcome. I uploaded my design and used the website's background removal tool. I was happy with the precision of the graphic. My image turned out looking great. I will use again in the future.
Friendly and responsive! Just make sure to check the sizing of the custom polo and T-shirts to avoid any surprises!
Delivery was fast and good quality. :)
Great shirts, great quality, great service!
The t-shorts i ordered were done really well and the shipping and customer service were top notch.
Service was fast and professional. Custom made with so many color options, I ordered 9 shirts in various colours and sizes. Wonderful to work with.
Great customer service, order turn-around, and quality of product. I will order again.
I had a picture of a friend printed on a t-shirt for a birthday surprise and the picture turned out perfectly. They said it would arrive in 2wks and was exactly on time. I would definitely use this company again for future custom made shirts. Highly recommend.
Fantastic company to deal with. Shirts we ordered were great quality. Correspondence with our representative was informative and pleasant to deal with. We will definitely be using this company in the future.
Reached out online and our rep Jason Sterling was able to help put in and accommodate our large order in LESS than a week. Shirts were made and shipped in a few days, the turnaround was incredible. The shirts came out really great, and they were able to let us specify some design requirements that the online design software had an issue processing. Jason also answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly via email, the experience was great. We'll be ordering more from them in the future.
Excellent design interface, lots of clothing styles to choose from
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, then shipping takes 3 to 6 business days depending on your province. Need it sooner? Pick a guaranteed date at checkout: 7, 5, 3 or 2 business days of production, for 30% to 100% extra, on most products.
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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