Gildan 8000 DryBlend 50/50 T-Shirt

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Description

The Gildan 8000 DryBlend is a classic-fit T-shirt with a 5.5 oz./yd² cotton/polyester base fabric. It is a blend option to compare with the cotton-base Gildan 5000 when specifying blanks for a group order. Heather Dark Navy, Heather Deep Royal and Heather Scarlet Red use a higher polyester proportion, so confirm the selected shade before planning decoration.

Features

5.5 oz./yd² (US), 9.2 oz./L yd (CA); base fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles.
Heather Dark Navy, Heather Deep Royal and Heather Scarlet Red: 65/35 polyester/cotton.
Classic fit with a classic-width rib collar.
Taped neck and shoulders; tear-away label.
DryBlend high-twist yarns are designed to reduce pilling and create a smoother printing surface.

Buying questions

How does it differ from the Gildan 5000?
The 8000 uses a cotton/polyester base blend at 5.5 oz./yd², while the 5000 base style uses cotton at 5.3 oz./yd². Both are classic-fit tees, but compare the actual color and garment measurements before substituting one for the other.

What should I check before printing?
Tell your decorator the exact color and fiber ratio, including the higher-polyester heather exceptions. Approve the intended ink, curing process and finished sample on that shade before a larger run.

Compare the Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt

Choosing Dark Green or Orange DryBlend tees

Keep the exact shade: Dark Green and Orange are separate 8000 catalog colors, each with its own photos. Orange is not the same named shade as Safety Orange; do not treat the color name as a high-visibility certification.
Cotton/polyester construction: The 8000 is a classic-fit, 5.5 oz./yd² tee with a 50/50 cotton/polyester base. Check Features for the higher-polyester heather exceptions when comparing colors.
Printing on a blend: Tell your decorator the exact shade and fiber ratio. Ask them to approve the ink and curing process on the intended garment, especially when coordinating a larger group order.

Explore these colors: Dark Green · Orange.

Size chart & fit

Gildan 8000 · Garment measurements in inches

Measure a similar garment laid flat. Chest is the width across the garment, not body circumference. Compare body length from high shoulder to hem. Published chest and length tolerance: ±1 inch.

Gildan 8000 size chart
Size	Chest width	Body length
S	18	28
M	20	29
L	22	30
XL	24	31
2XL	26	32
3XL	28	33
4XL	30	34
5XL	32	35

Measure a well-fitting tee flat and compare its chest width and body length with the size chart. Collect sizes from your group before choosing a color so you can check the available combinations together.

Chart sizes do not indicate stock. Use the quantity grid for your selected color’s availability.

Supplier measurements · Checked Oct 22, 2026

Fabric & ordering

Most colors use a 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend. Heather Dark Navy, Heather Deep Royal and Heather Scarlet Red have a higher polyester content; see the product details for their specific blend.

Enter a quantity under each size you need. You can mix sizes and colors; bulk discounts are applied in your cart. Blank prices do not include printing or embroidery.

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Choosing the Gildan 8000 DryBlend tee

Start with the 8000 when your brief calls for a classic-fit cotton/polyester T-shirt. Its 5.5 oz./yd² fabric differs from the cotton-based 5000, even when both styles offer a similar-looking color.

Fit, fabric and artwork

Measure a well-fitting tee flat and compare its chest width and body length with the size chart. Collect sizes from your group before choosing a color so you can check the available combinations together.
Most colors use a 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend. Heather Dark Navy, Heather Deep Royal and Heather Scarlet Red have a higher polyester content; see the product details for their specific blend.
For a polyester-containing blank, ask your decorator to check dye migration and the heat requirements of the decoration. Test the chosen color with the intended print process before producing the full run.

Compare the alternatives

Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt — Compare Heavy Cotton if you prefer a cotton-based tee; heather and safety colors still need a fabric check.
Comfort Colors 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt — Compare a garment-dyed, relaxed-fit ring-spun cotton tee for a different finish and silhouette.

Before a group order

Confirm the fit and decoration on a sample before ordering for everyone. Use the size and color controls for current availability, and the bulk pricing table to compare tiers against your planned blank apparel subtotal.

Popular Gildan colors

Choose a color to review photos, sizes and current pricing.

Weight	N/A
Color	Ash, Azalea, Black, Carolina Blue, Daisy, Dark Green, Dark Heather, Dark Maroon, Dark Navy, Deep Royal, Electric Green, Forest Green, Gold, Graphite Heather, Gravel, Heather Dark Navy, Heather Deep Royal, Heather Scarlet Red, Heliconia, Irish Green, Jade Dome, Kelly, Light Blue, Light Pink, Lime, Maroon, Navy, Orange, Orchid, Purple, Red, Royal, Safety Green, Safety Orange, Sand, Sapphire, Scarlet Red, Sport Grey, Tennessee Orange, Texas Orange, White
Size	S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Fit / cut	Classic Fit
Fabric	Blend, Cotton, Cotton / Polyester Blend, Jersey, Polyester
Features	Moisture-wicking, Tear-away Label, Tubular
Sleeve length	Short Sleeve
Neckline	Crewneck
Audience	Men / Unisex

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