COMPARE TWO T-SHIRT BLANKS
Gildan GD01 vs GD05: SoftStyle or Heavy Cotton?
Choose between Gildan SoftStyle GD01 and Heavy Cotton GD05 using their listed weights, cotton descriptions and fits. Build a focused sample order for printing, events or your clothing label.
Compare the catalogue specifications.
| Style | Weight | Composition | Fit & construction |
|---|---|---|---|
| GD01: Gildan SoftStyle® Adult T-Shirt | White 145 gsm, Cols 150 gsm | 100% ringspun cotton.* | Modern classic fit. Narrow ribbed collar. Taped neck and shoulders. Tubular body. High stitch density for smoother printing surface. Tear out label. |
| GD05: Gildan Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt | White 175 gsm, Cols 180 gsm | 100% cotton.* | Classic fit. Ribbed collar. Taped neck and shoulders. Tubular body. Tear out label. |
Open the product for its selected colour and size price, photographs, size guide and stock status.
Compare the listed fabric weights
GD01 is listed at 145 gsm for white and 150 gsm for colours. GD05 is listed at 175 gsm for white and 180 gsm for colours. At these listed weights, GD05 is the heavier option. GSM does not measure softness, print durability or overall quality, so use it alongside the fit, construction and a physical sample.
Read the cotton and surface descriptions
GD01 lists 100% ringspun cotton and a high stitch density for a smoother printing surface. GD05 lists 100% cotton. Both material descriptions carry an asterisk: some colours can have a different fibre mix. Check the exact colour composition before choosing inks, pretreatment or transfer settings. A catalogue surface description helps make a shortlist but does not replace a test with your own printing setup.
Choose the fit your customer wants
GD01 lists a modern classic fit; GD05 lists a classic fit. Both list a tubular body, taped neck and shoulders, and twin needle sleeves and hem. Use the individual size guides and compare samples in the sizes you expect to sell. Fit names describe the supplier’s range and are not a universal measurement standard.
Match the sample to your printing method
For DTG, follow the printer, ink and pretreatment requirements for the exact fabric and colour. For screen printing, use the intended ink and curing process. For DTF or HTV, follow the transfer maker’s application instructions and check the chosen garment. Decorate and wash-test both candidates if the difference matters to your customer. This guide does not claim either style has been physically tested by Wholesale Clothing UK.
Keep a repeatable order specification
Both styles specify tear-out labels; check retained care and fibre information before relabelling. Record the style code, colour, size, measurements and decoration settings for your approved sample. Compare the selected prices and stock on the product pages, then plan the larger order by colour and size. You can buy one garment before committing to a batch.
Build your sample shortlist.
These are plain catalogue garments to compare. Open a product to check its current colours, sizes, price and specification.
Find your starting point.
Compare garment photographs, fabric, weight and label details. Order from one garment; UK delivery is £8 plus 20% VAT (£9.60 including VAT), or free over £250 excluding VAT.
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