Shown: Ash
GildanStyle 12000 · Sweatshirts
Unisex DryBlend® Crewneck Sweatshirt
A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the Gildan line, offered in 8 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 50/50 cotton/polyester at 9 oz/yd²
- OEKO-TEX certified facility
- Tear-away label for rebranding
- ⚠ Sublimation: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 8— Ash
Ash
Black
Charcoal
Forest
Navy
Royal
Sport Grey
White
Available sizes
Availability — Ash
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | Inventory Unavailable | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | Inventory Unavailable | — | |
| 3XL | Limited | — |
Last inventory sync: July 12, 2026 · local pickup stock held near Lockport, IL. Distributor network totals — not live stock; availability is reconfirmed on every quote before production.
Key specifications
- Fabric composition
- 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Fabric weight
- 9 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- 20 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Classic
- Sizes
- S–3XL
- Colors
- 8
- Country of origin
- Honduras
- Sustainability
- OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cotton
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
Prints well with a low-bleed ink system made for polyester; standard plastisol can dye-migrate.
- Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
DTF transfer
Good
Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.
- High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
DTG printing
Good
Cotton-rich blend prints acceptably; expect a softer, more vintage result than 100% cotton.
- Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
Embroidery
Excellent
Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.
Heat transfer
Good
Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.
- Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.
Sublimation
Conditional
Partial polyester content gives muted, distressed color rather than full saturation.
- Cotton content will not hold sublimation dye — expect a faded, vintage result.
Decoration results can vary by equipment, ink, transfer material, garment color, and production settings. Always test before beginning a full production run.
Fit and sizing
Classic fit, cut for unisex wear · sizes S–3XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 33 1/2 | 34 1/2 | 35 1/2 | 36 1/2 | 37 1/2 | 38 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 9 oz./yd² (US) 15.5 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles
- Classic fit
- 1 x 1 rib with spandex
- Tear away label
- Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton
About this blank
The Dry Blend collection is made with high twist yarns that help reduce pilling, enhance durability and create a smoother printing surface.
Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.
Country of origin
Made in Honduras.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Contractor apparel →
Heavyweight fabric stands up to jobsite wear.
- Promotional use →
High-volume promo economics.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (9.3 vs 9 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
- · Classic fit
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.5 vs 9 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (9.5 vs 9 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
Terms used on this page
- Polyester
- Polyester is a synthetic, petroleum-based fiber prized for durability, quick-dry performance, and colorfastness, but prone to dye migration under screen-print inks.
- Singles (Yarn Count)
- Singles is the yarn-count system where a higher number, like 30/1, means finer, thinner yarn, and a lower number, like 18/1, means thicker, coarser yarn.
- Classic Fit
- Classic fit is the roomy, straight-cut 'full cut' T-shirt silhouette with generous body ease and minimal waist taper, built to fit the broadest range of body types.
- Spandex (Elastane)
- Spandex, also called elastane, is a synthetic stretch fiber blended in small percentages into fitted and athletic apparel to add four-way stretch and recovery.
- Tear-Away Label
- A tear-away label is a neck or side-seam tag stitched along a single perforated line so it pulls out cleanly by hand for private labeling.
- Better Cotton (BCI)
- Better Cotton (BCI) is a global training and sourcing program that improves conventional cotton farming's water, pesticide, and labor practices without requiring organic certification.