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5.3 oz., 100% ring-spun cotton, 24 singles. Modern classic fit. CPSIA tracking label compliant. Sizes XS through XL.
Key Features of the Gildan G650B
- 5.3 oz./yd² (US), 8.8 oz./L yd (CA), 100% ring-spun cotton, 24 singles
- Sport Grey is 90/10 cotton/polyester
- Modern classic fit
- Rib collar
- Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
- Side seam on size XS and Small
- Tear away label
- CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
- Softstyle's high stitch density, soft ring-spun cotton and cotton blend fabric offers a smooth printing surface
Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.
Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton
About the Gildan G650B
The Gildan G650B is the youth-sized version of the Softstyle Midweight T-Shirt, scaled to fit kids while keeping the same 5.3-ounce 100% ring-spun cotton fabric construction as the adult Gildan G650 Softstyle Midweight. It sits in a useful middle slot in Gildan's youth lineup: heavier and more substantial than the standard 4.5-ounce Gildan 64000B Softstyle, but built around the same finer-yarn ring-spun cotton with a smoother surface than basic Heavy Cotton youth tees.
The 24-singles ring-spun yarn is what differentiates the G650B from the basic Heavy Cotton 5000B at the same weight class. A 24-singles yarn produces a smoother, more refined surface than the 20-singles yarn used in the 5000B, which translates into a softer hand against young skin and a cleaner printing surface for screen printing, DTG, DTF, and embroidery. For school programs that want a midweight tee with a bit more presence than the lighter Softstyle 64000B but a smoother hand than basic Heavy Cotton, the G650B is the youth blank built around that middle slot.
One construction detail worth flagging because it differs across the size range: the G650B uses a tubular body for sizes Medium and up, but Sizes XS and Small are constructed with side seams. For most decoration programs that doesn't change anything practical, but for printers placing artwork close to the side seam line on the smallest two sizes, the difference is worth knowing in advance. Practical youth-program details that stay consistent across all sizes: the rib collar holds its shape through repeated wear and wash, the taped neck and shoulders add durability where the seams take the most stress, and the tear-away label removes cleanly for school relabeling programs. Every G650B ships with a CPSIA tracking label, which keeps youth-program buyers in compliance with consumer product safety reporting requirements without any extra paperwork.
Available in XS through XL with a versatile color range. For the matching adult Softstyle Midweight in the same fabric construction, the Gildan G650 Adult Softstyle Midweight is the natural pairing for mixed-age program orders. For a lighter youth tee in the same Softstyle ring-spun family, the Gildan 64000B Youth Softstyle at 4.5 ounces and 30 singles covers the lighter end of the youth Softstyle category. For a heavier youth tee in the basic Heavy Cotton family at a lower per-unit cost, the Gildan 5000B Youth Heavy Cotton covers the budget end of the youth cotton category.
FAQ
How does the G650B differ from the 64000B Youth Softstyle?
Both are 100% ring-spun cotton youth tees from Gildan's Softstyle family, but the weight and yarn are different. The 64000B is 4.5 ounces in a finer 30-singles ring-spun yarn, which gives it a lighter, more drapey hand. The G650B is heavier at 5.3 ounces in a 24-singles yarn, which gives it more weight and substance with a slightly less refined hand. For programs where lighter weight and a fashion-forward feel matter, the 64000B is the right pick. For programs where the tee needs more body, more durability, or just a more substantial feel without stepping outside the Softstyle ring-spun family, the G650B is the right pick.
How does the G650B differ from the 5000B Heavy Cotton youth tee?
Both are 5.3-ounce 100% cotton youth tees, but the yarn construction is different. The G650B uses a 24-singles ring-spun yarn for a smoother surface and softer hand. The 5000B uses a coarser 20-singles yarn that gives it more durability for high-volume program use but a less refined feel. For programs where end-customer comfort and a cleaner printing surface matter, the G650B is the better pick. For high-volume budget programs where unit price wins, the 5000B lands lower per unit.
What is CPSIA tracking label compliance?
CPSIA is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which requires permanent tracking labels on children's apparel sold in the U.S. The G650B's tracking label includes the manufacturer information, production location, and date code that CPSIA requires, so youth-program buyers don't need to add separate compliance documentation when ordering for schools, camps, or other regulated channels.
Is the G650B good for screen printing and DTG?
Yes. The 24-singles ring-spun yarn produces a smoother surface than coarser youth tees, which holds plastisol and water-based screen inks cleanly with sharper print edges, and gives DTG ink a finer substrate to bond with. For dark prints on Sport Grey (90/10 cotton/polyester), the polyester content is low enough that standard plastisol techniques work without dye migration considerations.
Why does the G650B have side seams on XS and Small but not the larger sizes?
The G650B uses a tubular knit body for sizes Medium through XL, but the smaller XS and Small sizes are constructed with side seams instead. This is a manufacturing choice that's standard across the smallest sizes in many youth tee lines. For most decoration programs the difference doesn't matter, but for printers placing artwork close to the side seam line on the smallest two sizes, the difference is worth knowing in advance.
What sizes are available?
Sizes XS through XL. Body length runs 18 inches (XS) through 25 inches (XL); chest width runs 14 inches (XS) through 19 inches (XL), measured laid flat with a +/-1 inch tolerance.
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