Best heavyweight blank t-shirts
Updated October 11, 2026 · Prices and stock below are live
Heavyweight tees have a structured drape, feel premium and last. In US terms that generally means about 6 oz/yd² and up (around 10 oz/L yd in Canadian catalogues). These are the heavyweight blanks we stock, from budget to boxy streetwear.
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What counts as heavyweight
Lightweight tees sit around 4–4.5 oz/yd² (BELLA + CANVAS 3001 at 4.2, Gildan 64000 at 4.5). Midweight is about 5–5.5 (Gildan 5000 at 5.3). Heavyweight starts near 6 oz/yd²: Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton (6), Comfort Colors 1717 (6.1), and the Gildan Hammer Maxweight 75000 at 7 oz/yd².
Open-end vs ring-spun heavyweights
The Gildan 2000 is open-end cotton — durable and economical. The Comfort Colors 1717 is ring-spun and garment-dyed for a softer, lived-in vintage feel. The Gildan 75000 Hammer Maxweight is 100% ring-spun cotton at 7 oz/yd² for a thick, streetwear-style tee.
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FAQ
What is the heaviest Gildan t-shirt?
The Gildan 75000 Hammer Maxweight at 7 oz/yd² (US), 100% ring-spun cotton.
Is the Gildan 5000 heavyweight?
It is a midweight tee at 5.3 oz/yd² (US), listed as 8.8 oz/L yd in Canadian catalogues. For heavyweight, look at the Gildan 2000 (6 oz/yd²), Comfort Colors 1717 (6.1) or Gildan 75000 (7).
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