Gildan 64000 vs 5000 vs Bella+Canvas 3005: Which Blank Should Carry Your Joke?
Your joke is only as good as the shirt it's printed on. A great line on a stiff, scratchy tee turns into a pajama shirt in a month. So here's a side-by-side of the three blank families we actually print on at Text On Shirt, using the specs on our product pages. No vibes, no blanks we don't stock.
The spec sheet, no spin
| Gildan 64000 Softstyle | Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton | Bella+Canvas 3005 V-Neck | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What we sell | Unisex Softstyle tee (+ 64000L women's) | 5000L women's + 5000B kids | Unisex jersey v-neck |
| Stated weight | 4.5 oz | 5.3 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Fabric (solids) | 100% ringspun cotton | 100% preshrunk cotton | 100% airlume combed & ringspun cotton |
| Heathers | Cotton/poly blend | Cotton/poly blend | Cotton/poly blend |
| Build | Side-seamed · tear-away label | Side-seamed · taped neck/shoulders | Side-seamed · shoulder taping · tear-away label |
| Fit (our pages) | Semi-fitted unisex | Semi-fitted feminine (5000L) / classic youth (5000B) | Retail fit |
Weights, fabric and construction are from our product pages for these blanks. We do not stock the Bella+Canvas 3001 crewneck.
What that means when you wear it
- Weight: the Heavy Cotton 5000 family is the heaviest here. Heavier usually reads as tougher; lighter Softstyle and 3005 read as softer and drapier.
- Fabric: ringspun / airlume-combed yarns are finer and usually feel smoother than a basic heavy cotton.
- Neckline: Softstyle and Heavy Cotton are crewnecks. The 3005 is a v-neck — different look, same custom-text job.
Pick by job, not by brand
- Everyday joke you'll actually wear: Gildan 64000 Softstyle.
- Elevated / boutique-feel gift: Bella+Canvas 3005 V-neck.
- Kids who treat clothes like a contact sport: 5000B Heavy Cotton.
- Women's fitted heavy cotton: 5000L.
- Women's Softstyle cut: 64000L.
Still undecided? Put the same text on two blanks and let the group chat vote. Or browse every tee in custom text t-shirts.
The fine print, plainly: every piece is printed on demand after you order. Production takes 3–5 business days, then shipping. Free shipping on orders $99+ (Lower 48). Custom items are made for you, so they're final sale — proof your spelling like it owes you money.
