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4.45 oz., 100% U.S. cotton, 30 singles. Modern classic fit. Sizes XS through XL with one of the broadest youth color ranges in wholesale, including ANSI-compliant Safety Green.
Key Features of the Gildan 3000B
- 4.45 oz./yd² (US), 7.4 oz./L yd (CA), 100% U.S. cotton, 30 singles
- Ash Grey is 99/1 cotton/polyester
- Sport Grey is 90/10 cotton/black polyester
- Dark Heather, Graphite Heather & Safety colors are 50/50 cotton/polyester
- All other Heathers are 65/35 polyester/cotton
- Made with 100% U.S. cotton; the Gildan Light Cotton family has been remastered for improved printability, quality, and comfort
- Modern classic fit
- Narrow width, rib collar
- Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
- High-performing recycled tear-away label
- CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
- Gildan partners with Better Cotton to improve cotton farming globally
- Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes
- Reduces plastic waste through removal of polybags from all products except color White
Natural is not a dyed fabric. The specks you see are fibers and cotton seeds.
About the Gildan 3000B
The Gildan 3000B Youth Light Cotton Tee is the youth-sized companion to the Gildan Light Cotton family, built for bulk buyers who need a reliable, budget-friendly kids' tee in volume. At 4.45 ounces of 100% U.S. cotton with a 30-singles yarn, it sits in a lighter weight class than heavier youth tees, which makes it a popular pick for school events, youth sports programs, summer camps, and any program where breathability and unit price both matter.
The 100% U.S. cotton construction keeps the fabric soft against young skin, and the modern classic fit works across a wide range of ages and body types from XS through XL. Practical details that matter in the youth category: the recycled tear-away label can be removed cleanly for school relabeling programs, the taped neck and shoulders add durability where the seams take the most stress through repeated wash and wear, and the rib collar keeps the neckline from stretching out the way a flat hem can on a kids' tee. Every 3000B ships with a CPSIA tracking label, which keeps youth-program buyers in compliance with consumer product safety reporting requirements without any extra paperwork.
The lightweight cotton takes plastisol screen print ink cleanly and holds up through repeated washing, which makes it a reliable choice for screen printers running youth programs at volume. For heather and safety colors, the fiber blends vary by shade and are worth checking before you commit a heavy-coverage print: Dark Heather, Graphite Heather, and the Safety colors run 50/50 cotton/polyester (high enough polyester to need dye migration considerations on dark prints), while all other heathers run 65/35 polyester/cotton (treat them like a poly blend for print prep). Solids, Ash Grey (99/1), and Sport Grey (90/10 cotton/black polyester) behave essentially like 100% cotton on a press.
For the matching adult unisex tee in the Softstyle family, the Gildan G640 Softstyle is the natural pairing for mixed-age program orders. For a heavier youth tee in the same brand family, the Gildan 5000B Youth Heavy Cotton at 5.3 ounces is the next weight class up. For the youth Softstyle option with a finer-yarn ring-spun construction, the Gildan 64000B Youth Softstyle covers the premium end of the youth category.
FAQ
Is the 3000B the same fabric as the Gildan 5000B Youth Heavy Cotton? No. Both are 100% cotton youth tees from Gildan, but the 3000B is lighter (4.45 ounces vs. 5.3 ounces for the 5000B) and uses a finer 30-singles yarn vs. the 5000B's 20-singles. The 3000B's lighter weight makes it more breathable for warm-weather programs; the 5000B's heavier weight gives more print coverage and a more substantial feel. For school uniform programs and athletic camps in summer, the 3000B usually wins. For programs where the shirt sees heavier wear or buyers want a more substantial garment, the 5000B is the better pick.
Is the 3000B good for screen printing? Yes. The 100% U.S. cotton construction takes plastisol and water-based screen inks cleanly, and the 30-singles yarn produces a smoother printing surface than a coarser-yarn youth tee. For dark heathers and safety colors that include polyester content, use a low-bleed plastisol or a poly-friendly underbase to prevent dye migration on light prints. Solids print without those workarounds.
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 3000B'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.
What sizes are available? Sizes XS through XL. Body length runs 21 inches (XS) through 26.5 inches (XL); chest width runs 16 inches (XS) through 20 inches (XL), measured laid flat with a +/-1 inch tolerance.
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