Hanes 5170 Unisex EcoSmart® T-Shirt in Ash — blank t-shirt, front view

Shown: Ash

HanesStyle 5170 · T-Shirts

Unisex EcoSmart® T-Shirt

A blank t-shirt from the Hanes line, offered in 26 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • 50/50 cotton/polyester at 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 26Ash

  • Ash

  • Black

  • Carolina Blue

  • Charcoal Heather

  • Deep Forest

  • Deep Red

  • Deep Royal

  • Gold

  • Heather Green

  • Heather Navy

  • Heather Red

  • Kelly Green

  • Light Blue

  • Light Steel

  • Lime

  • Maroon

  • Navy

  • Orange

  • Oxford Grey

  • Purple

  • Safety Green

  • Safety Orange

  • Smoke Grey

  • Teal

  • White

  • Yellow

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL4XL

Availability Ash

Availability by size for the Ash colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn StockAvailable
MIn StockAvailable
LIn StockAvailable
XLIn StockAvailable
2XLIn StockAvailable
3XLIn StockAvailable
4XLIn 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
50/50 cotton/polyester
Fabric weight
5 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Unisex
Fit
Classic
Sizes
S–4XL
Colors
26
Country of origin
Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, 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.

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.

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.

Embroiders well with appropriate backing.

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–4XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL2XL3XL4XL5XL
Across Shoulders17 1/419 1/421 1/423 1/425 1/427 1/429 1/4
Body Length27 1/228 1/229 1/230 1/232 1/233 1/234 1/2
Chest Width (Laid Flat)18202224262830
Sleeve Length7 7/88 1/88 3/88 5/89 3/89 7/810 3/8

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 Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, or Honduras.

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

Recommended applications

  • Events

    Event-crew staple with quick decoration turnaround.

Similar alternatives

  • · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
  • · Similar weight (5.5 vs 5 oz)
  • · Classic fit
  • · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
  • · Similar weight (5.5 vs 5 oz)
  • · Classic fit
  • · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
  • · Similar weight (4.8 vs 5 oz)
  • · Covers S–4XL
  • · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
  • · Similar weight (5.4 vs 5 oz)
  • · Covers S–4XL

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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.
Preshrunk
Preshrunk means a garment was run through a shrink-control process at the mill, so most of the size change a first wash would cause happened before it shipped.
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.
Crew neck
A crew neck is a round, close-fitting neckline finished with a ribbed collar band, the default cut on most t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.
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.
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