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| $99 | $6.17 21% off | $5.96 21% off |
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| $250 | $6.01 23% off | $5.81 23% off |
| $500 | $5.86 25% off | $5.66 25% off |
| $1,000 | $5.70 27% off | $5.50 27% off |
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| $3,800 | $5.55 29% off | $5.35 29% off |
Bayside BA5040 - Unisex 100% Cotton T-Shirt - White
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Description
The Bayside BA5040 is a 5.4 oz 100% preshrunk cotton USA-made midweight tee at 20/1 open-end yarn. The defining feature is the USA-made origin: the BA5040 is cut, sewn, and finished in the United States, which matters for government contracts, union programs, and corporate buy-American mandates that require domestic manufacturing. At 5.4 oz, the BA5040 sits between lightweight 4 oz retail tees and 6+ oz heavyweights, giving it enough body for workwear without the bulk of a Beefy-T.
The decoration strategy on the BA5040 follows open-end cotton rules. The 20/1 open-end yarn has a slightly coarser surface than ring-spun, which means fine-detail halftones and thin line work show more dot gain than they would on a 30+ singles ring-spun blank. For DTF transfers, the cotton surface seats transfer film cleanly at standard press settings. For screen printing, plastisol prints with solid opacity on the 5.4 oz open-end face. Bold spot-colour designs print sharper on open-end than fine photographic detail. Solid colours in 100% cotton carry no dye migration risk. Dark Ash (90/10) has minimal poly content. For DTG, the 100% cotton solids pretreat and hold DTG ink at standard settings. For embroidery, the 5.4 oz fabric handles left-chest and full-front placements with a tear-away or cut-away backing. For vinyl/HTV, the cotton surface holds vinyl at standard settings.
- Brand: Bayside
- Style: BA5040 (Bayside USA-Made Midweight Short-Sleeve T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 100% preshrunk cotton, 20/1 open-end yarn (Dark Ash: 90/10 cotton/poly)
- Weight: 5.4 oz/yd2
- Construction: USA-made. Taped shoulder-to-shoulder. Two-needle sleeve and bottom hem. Fashion collar.
- Fit: Unisex, classic
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
- Colors available: 21 colours (check current availability on the product page)
- Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.
The BA5040 competes with the Gildan G500 Heavy Cotton and the Hanes 5190P Beefy-T Pocket in the wholesale midweight/heavyweight tee market. The BA5040 at $7.78 is the USA-made option for programs with domestic manufacturing requirements. The G500 at $3.12 is the import open-end heavyweight at the lowest price. The 5190P at $8.24 adds a chest pocket and ring-spun yarn at a similar price. For programs where USA-made origin is a contract requirement or a selling point, the BA5040 is one of the few domestically manufactured blanks in the wholesale channel. Order by the piece or by the case with no minimum. TheClothingSpace stocks the BA5040 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.
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Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
Shipping & Returns
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.
Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.
Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.

Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | cotton surface seats transfer film cleanly at standard press settings |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | solid opacity on 5.4 oz open-end face; bold spot-colour designs print sharper than fine photographic detail on open-end yarn |
| DTG | ✓ | 100% cotton solids pretreat and hold DTG ink at standard settings |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✓ | 100% cotton solids take water-based and discharge inks for a soft hand |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 5.4 oz fabric handles left-chest and full-front placements with tear-away or cut-away backing |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | cotton surface holds vinyl at standard time and temperature |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 100% cotton does not hold sublimation dye |
How Does the Bayside BA5040 Compare?
| Spec | Bayside BA5040 USA-Made Midweight | Gildan G500 Heavy Cotton | Hanes 5190P Beefy-T Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $7.78 | $3.12 | $8.24 |
| Weight | 5.4 oz | 5.3 oz | 6.1 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% cotton, 20/1 open-end | 100% cotton, open-end | 100% ring-spun cotton |
| Fit | Unisex classic (S-4XL) | Unisex (S-5XL) | Men's classic (S-3XL) |
| Construction | USA-made, preshrunk, fashion collar | Import, preshrunk | Ring-spun, preshrunk, chest pocket |
| Best For | USA-made midweight tee for government and union programs | Budget heavyweight at the lowest price (import) | Ring-spun heavyweight with pocket for workwear |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Standard solid colours | 100% preshrunk cotton, 20/1 open-end | No dye migration risk on 100% cotton; open-end yarn favours bold spot-colour over fine halftone detail |
| Dark Ash | 90% cotton / 10% polyester | Minimal poly content; migration risk is low, standard precautions on dark prints |
Size Chart
Measurements in inches. Source: Bayside spec
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 28 |
| M | 20 | 29 |
| L | 22 | 30 |
| XL | 24 | 31 |
| 2XL | 26 | 32 |
| 3XL | 28 | 33 |
| 4XL | 30 | 34 |

