{"product_id":"gildan-980-unisex-softstyle-lightweight-t-shirt","title":"Gildan 980 Unisex Softstyle Lightweight T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5 oz. 100% ring-spun cotton, 30 singles. Modern classic fit with side seams. EZ Print finish on solid colors for cleaner screen prints. Sizes XS through 3XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Gildan 980\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 oz.\/yd² (US) 7.2 oz.\/L yd (CA), 100% ring-spun cotton, 30 singles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeather Grey is 90\/10 cotton\/polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeather colors are 65\/35 polyester\/cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphite Heather is 50\/50 cotton\/polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern classic fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZ print technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow width, rib collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear away label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e contains US grown BCI cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 1.5rem;\"\u003eAbout the Gildan 980\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gildan 980 Softstyle Lightweight is the more refined Softstyle in Gildan's catalog — the same 4.5-ounce 100% ring-spun cotton construction as the better-known \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gildan-g640-adult-softstyle-4-5-oz-tee-shirt\" title=\"Gildan G640 Adult Softstyle T-Shirt\"\u003eGildan G640\u003c\/a\u003e, but with two real differences that matter at the print line: an EZ Print finish on solid colors, and a slightly slimmer modern classic fit. For screen printers and DTG shops that want a cleaner printing surface than the standard Softstyle without stepping up to the premium tier, the 980 sits in a useful middle slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEZ Print is a Gildan finishing process that removes loose surface fibers from the fabric before the shirt ships, leaving a smoother and lint-free surface for ink and toner to land on. In practice that means crisper line work for screen printing, sharper edges for DTG and DTF heat transfer, and noticeably less of the fuzzy halo that loose cotton fibers can produce on dark prints. The finish applies to solid colors only — heather variants don't get the same treatment because their polyester content already produces a smooth surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern classic fit sits a hair closer to the body than a traditional unisex tee but isn't fitted in the way a retail-cut shirt would be. Side seams give the body a cleaner shape than a tubular construction, and the narrow-width rib collar keeps the neckline trim. Taped neck and shoulders add durability where the seams take the most stress, and the tear-away label means decorators can remove the brand mark cleanly for relabeling programs. Colors run across solids and heathers, with each heather using a different blend ratio that's worth checking before you commit a heavy-coverage print: Heather Grey is 90\/10 cotton\/polyester, Graphite Heather is 50\/50, and the rest of the heather range is 65\/35 polyester\/cotton — that last group has high enough polyester content to require dye migration considerations on dark prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a softer step up at a higher price tier, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bc3001\" title=\"Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex Jersey Tee\"\u003eBella+Canvas 3001\u003c\/a\u003e uses Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton with a finer 32-singles yarn for a more retail-quality finish. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/next-level-3600-unisex-cotton-t-shirt\" title=\"Next Level 3600 Unisex Cotton T-Shirt\"\u003eNext Level 3600\u003c\/a\u003e sits in the same premium tier with combed ring-spun cotton and a fitted silhouette. For the standard Softstyle without the EZ Print finish or modern classic fit, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gildan-g640-adult-softstyle-4-5-oz-tee-shirt\" title=\"Gildan G640 Softstyle T-Shirt\"\u003eGildan G640\u003c\/a\u003e is the budget-friendly option in the same fabric weight class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Gildan 980 and the Gildan G640 Softstyle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are 4.5-ounce 100% ring-spun cotton tees with 30 singles, so the fabric specs are essentially the same. The 980 adds the EZ Print finish on solid colors for a cleaner printing surface, uses a modern classic fit that sits slightly closer to the body, and has a narrow-width rib collar. The G640 uses a classic fit that's a bit more relaxed and doesn't include the EZ Print treatment. For programs where print quality is the deciding factor, the 980 is the better choice. For programs where the lowest unit price wins, the G640 typically lands a few cents lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is EZ Print technology?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEZ Print is an enzyme-based finishing process that removes loose cotton surface fibers from the fabric before the shirt is shipped. The result is a smoother, lint-free surface that holds ink and toner more cleanly than untreated cotton. Screen printers see crisper edges and less halo around print art; DTG and DTF heat transfer decorators get sharper image detail because the substrate sits flat under the print. The finish is applied to solid colors only — heather variants already have a smoother surface from their polyester content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich decoration methods work well on the 980?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScreen printing, DTG, and DTF heat transfer all work cleanly on solid colors thanks to the EZ Print finish. Embroidery works fine on the ring-spun cotton base. For the heather colors that run 65\/35 polyester\/cotton, treat them like a poly-blend for screen printing — use low-bleed inks or a poly-friendly underbase to prevent dye migration on dark prints. Graphite Heather (50\/50) and Heather Grey (90\/10) are more forgiving but still benefit from a quick test print before a long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes and colors are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSizes run XS through 3XL. Body length runs 27\" (XS) to 33\" (3XL); chest width runs 16\" (XS) to 28\" (3XL), measured laid flat with a +\/-1\" tolerance. 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