Gildan 42000 Unisex Performance® T-Shirt in Black — blank t-shirt, front view

Shown: Black

GildanStyle 42000 · T-Shirts

Unisex Performance® T-Shirt

A blank t-shirt from the Gildan line, offered in 21 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for sublimation
  • 100% polyester at 5 oz/yd²
  • OEKO-TEX certified facility
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.

Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.

Colors 21Black

  • Black

  • Carolina Blue

  • Charcoal

  • Gold

  • Irish Green

  • Lime

  • Military Green

  • Navy

  • Orange

  • Plumrose

  • Prairie Dust

  • Purple

  • Red

  • Royal

  • Safety Green

  • Safety Pink

  • Sage

  • Sapphire

  • Sport Grey

  • Stone Blue

  • White

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn StockAvailable
MIn StockAvailable
LIn StockAvailable
XLIn StockAvailable
2XLIn StockAvailable
3XLIn StockAvailable

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
100% polyester
Fabric weight
5 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Side-seamed
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Unisex
Fit
Classic
Sizes
S–3XL
Colors
21
Country of origin
Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala
Sustainability
OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association

Decoration compatibility

VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.

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.

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.
  • Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.

DTG printing

Not Recommended

Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.

  • Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.

Embroiders well with appropriate backing.

  • Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.

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.
  • Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.

Sublimation

Excellent

High-polyester fabric accepts sublimation dye fully.

  • Sublimation shows only on white or very light garment colors.

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.

MeasurementSMLXL2XL3XL
Body Length282930313233
Chest Width (Laid Flat)182022242628

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

About this blank

Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.

Country of origin

Made in Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, or Guatemala.

Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

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  • · Similar weight (4.5 vs 5 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for sublimation
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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.
Soft Hand
Soft hand describes how lightly a print sits on fabric, achieved with thin plastisol deposits, water-based ink, or discharge printing instead of a heavy film.
Moisture-Wicking Fabric
Moisture-wicking fabric, almost always polyester, pulls sweat away from skin to its outer surface for fast evaporation, unlike absorbent cotton.
Odor-Resistant
Odor-resistant fabric carries an antimicrobial treatment — usually silver ion or a branded finish like Polygiene — that slows the bacteria causing sweat smell between washes.
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.
Taped Neck (Shoulder-to-Shoulder Taping)
A taped neck is a strip of tape sewn over a garment's shoulder-to-shoulder seam to stop it from stretching out and smooth the seam against skin.
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