Comfort Colors 1717 vs Gildan 5000 (G500)
- Gildan 5000 costs less per piece (from $3.40 vs $9.67 CAD).
- Comfort Colors 1717 uses heavier fabric (6.1 oz vs 5.3 oz); Gildan 5000 is lighter.
- Gildan 5000 has more colour options (75 vs 51).
- Gildan 5000 has more units in Canadian warehouses today.
 Comfort Colors 1717 |  Gildan 5000 (G500) | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Unisex Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt | Unisex Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt |
| Wholesale price (CAD) | $9.67 – $13.90 | $3.40 – $8.49 |
| Fabric weight | 6.1 oz./yd² (US), 10 oz/L yd (CA), 100% ring-spun cotton, 20 singles | 5.3 oz./yd² (US), 8.8 oz./L yd (CA), 100% U.S. cotton, 20 singles |
| Fabric | Featuring 3-end heavyweight fleece and cotton threads; 100% ring-spun U.S. cotton face for enhanced printability | — |
| Colours | 51 +21 | 75 +45 |
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL |
| In stock in Canada | 101,756 pcs Mississauga, ON: 75,774 · Vancouver, BC: 20,832 · Calgary, AB: 5,150 | 368,011 pcs Mississauga, ON: 211,593 · Vancouver, BC: 60,706 · Calgary, AB: 95,712 |
| Case quantity | 60 pcs | 72 pcs |
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Comfort Colors 1717 vs Gildan 5000 FAQ
Is the Comfort Colors 1717 or the Gildan 5000 cheaper?
Gildan 5000 costs less per piece (from $3.40 vs $9.67 CAD).
What fabric weight are the Comfort Colors 1717 and Gildan 5000?
Comfort Colors 1717: 6.1 oz./yd² (US), 10 oz/L yd (CA), 100% ring-spun cotton, 20 singles. Gildan 5000: 5.3 oz./yd² (US), 8.8 oz./L yd (CA), 100% U.S. cotton, 20 singles.
How many colours do the Comfort Colors 1717 and Gildan 5000 have?
Comfort Colors 1717 comes in 51 colours; Gildan 5000 in 75.
Can I buy both with no minimum?
Yes — no minimum order on either, most orders ship within 1–2 business days from Canadian warehouses, and orders over $499 ship free.