Shown: Ash
Youth DryBlend® T-Shirt
A blank t-shirt from the Gildan line, offered in 28 colors and sizes XS–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 50/50 cotton/polyester at 5.5 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 28— Ash
Ash
Azalea
Black
Carolina Blue
Daisy
Dark Heather
Electric Green
Forest Green
Gold
Graphite Heather
Gravel
Heather Deep Royal
Heliconia
Irish Green
Jade Dome
Kelly
Light Blue
Lime
Maroon
Navy
Orange
Purple
Red
Royal
Safety Orange
Sapphire
Sport Grey
White
Available sizes
Availability — Ash
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | In Stock | Available | |
| S | In Stock | Available | |
| M | In Stock | Available | |
| L | In Stock | Available | |
| XL | In Stock | Available |
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
- 5.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- 20 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Youth
- Fit
- Classic
- Sizes
- XS–XL
- Colors
- 28
- Country of origin
- Honduras, Nicaragua
- 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 youth wear · sizes XS–XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 18 | 20 1/2 | 22 | 23 1/2 | 25 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Numerical Sizes | 2-4 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 5.5 oz./yd² (US) 9.2 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles
- Heather Deep Royal is 65/35 polyester/cotton
- Safety Green is compliant with ANSI / ISEA 107 high-visibility standards
- Modern classic fit
- Classic width, rib collar
- Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
- Tear away label
- CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
- 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 or Nicaragua.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Contractor apparel →
Heavyweight fabric stands up to jobsite wear.
- Events →
Event-crew staple with quick decoration turnaround.
- Promotional use →
High-volume promo economics.
Similar alternatives
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (5 vs 5.5 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (5.7 vs 5.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (6 vs 5.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar weight (6 vs 5.5 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · 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.
- Heather Fabric
- Heather fabric is knit or woven from a blend of dyed and undyed fiber, creating a mottled two-tone look that usually signals polyester content.
- 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.
- Ribbed Collar
- A ribbed collar is a stretchy rib-knit neckband, usually 1x1 rib, whose recovery after stretching depends heavily on how much spandex is blended in.
- 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.