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6.1 oz. 100% cotton. Premium texture. Sizes S through 5XL. Multiple colors including heathers and safety colors.
Key Features of the Gildan 2000
- 6.1 oz., 100% cotton
- Ash is 99/1 cotton/polyester
- Sports Grey, Antique Cherry Red, Antique Irish Green, and Antique Royal are 90/10 cotton/polyester
- Dark Heather, Safety Pink, Safety Green, Safety Orange, Heathered Cardinal, Heathered Indigo, Heathered Navy, and Heathered Sapphire are 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Seamless double-needle 7/8 inch collar
- Taped neck and shoulders
- Double-needle sleeves and hem
- Blank for screen printing or embroidery
About the Gildan 2000
The Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton sits at a meaningful weight class above the standard 5.3-ounce G500 Heavy Cotton. At 6.1 ounces, the Ultra Cotton has a noticeably more substantial feel and a slightly more refined texture that gives it an upscale quality compared to budget cotton tees at lower weights. For programs that want a heavier cotton tee at a wholesale price without stepping into specialty heavyweight territory, the 2000 fills that gap reliably.
The 100% cotton construction takes screen print ink cleanly across the full color range, and the heavier weight produces less ink bleed and sharper print edges than lighter cotton alternatives can deliver. The seamless double-needle collar and taped neck and shoulders add construction details that hold the garment's shape through repeated washing. Safety color options including Safety Green, Safety Orange, and Safety Pink make the 2000 a practical choice for workwear programs and high-visibility applications, with those specific colors using a 50/50 blend to achieve the high-saturation safety dye colors.
For a lighter Gildan cotton tee at a budget price point, the Gildan G500 Adult Heavy Cotton T-Shirt covers the value end of the cotton category at 5.3 ounces. For a comparable heavyweight 100% cotton tee from another brand, the Hanes 5180 Beefy-T Short Sleeve T-Shirt is the closest match at 6.1 ounces. For a softer ring-spun cotton alternative at this weight, the Comfort Colors 1717 Unisex Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt uses a garment-dyed construction with a more lived-in, retail-quality aesthetic.
FAQ
How does the Gildan 2000 compare to the G500?
The G500 is 5.3 oz. of 100% cotton at a lower price point. The 2000 is 6.1 oz. of 100% cotton with a slightly more refined texture and a more substantial feel. For programs that want a heavier, more premium-feeling cotton tee at a still-affordable wholesale price, the 2000 is the upgrade. For high-volume budget programs, the G500 remains the practical workhorse.
Why do safety colors and certain heathers use a 50/50 blend?
High-saturation neon and safety colors require polyester content to achieve the bright, fluorescent dye coverage that defines those colorways. Pure cotton cannot hold safety dyes at the required intensity. Heathers similarly need polyester content to produce the two-tone heathered texture. The 2000 uses 100% cotton on standard solids and adjusts the blend specifically for colors that require it.
What sizes are available?
Small through 5XL.
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Any order can be returned within 30 days of receipt. To be eligible for a return, your item must be: 1). unused, 2). unwashed, and 3).unaltered (it must be blank--no embroidery or printing, etc).
Make sure your item is in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in our original packaging.
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