

About the Gildan Youth Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt
Gildan’s Youth Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt is a classic everyday tee for kids, teams, camps, and schools, with the kind of simple, reliable feel that works for both personal wear and decoration. It’s also a practical choice for decorators and bulk buyers, with no minimums, so you can order one piece or thousands.
Made with 5.3 oz./yd² 100% cotton in 20 singles, it has a familiar heavier-weight feel and a classic fit that layers easily or stands on its own. Details like the rib collar, taped neck and shoulders, and tear away label give it a clean finish that’s ready for printing or everyday use.
Color selection is broad, with 58 options, including core shades like Black, Navy, White, Sport Grey, and Heather Red, plus brighter picks such as Safety Pink, Irish Green, and Tennessee Orange. Safety Green meets ANSI / ISEA 107 high-visibility standards.
Gildan notes that the Heavy Cotton family has been remastered for better printability, quality, and comfort, and the tight cotton weave gives decorators a solid surface for screen printing and other decoration methods. It’s a strong fit for school logos, spirit wear, giveaways, workwear, and any project that calls for a dependable youth blank. For a matching assortment, the Gildan Unisex Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt, Gildan Unisex Heavy Cotton™ Long Sleeve T-Shirt, and Gildan Youth Light Cotton T-Shirt are easy companion styles.
Product Details
- Brand
- Gildan
- Style Number
- 5000B
- Part Number
- 31560
- Category
- T-Shirts - Core
- 5.3 oz./yd² (US) 8.8 oz./L yd (CA), 100% U.S. cotton, 20 singles
- Ash Grey is 99/1 cotton/polyester
- Antique Jade Dome & Sport Grey are 90/10 cotton/polyester
- Dark Heather, Graphite Heather, Heather, Neon & Safety Colors are 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Safety Green is compliant with ANSI / ISEA 107 high-visibility standards
- Innovation you can feel. Made with 100% U.S. cotton and the latest breakthrough in soft cotton technology, the Gildan® Heavy Cotton family has been remastered for improved printability, quality and comfort you can see and feel.
- Classic fit
- Classic width rib collar
Measurement Chart
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 20 1/2 | 22 | 23 1/2 | 25 | 26 1/2 |
| Body Length Tolerance | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 |
| Chest Tolerance | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 | -/+ 1 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Numerical Sizes | 4 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 |








