Bayside BA5070 - Unisex Short-Sleeve T-Shirt with Pocket - Dark Ash
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Description
The Bayside BA5070 is a 5.4 oz 100% cotton pocket tee made in the USA on open-end 20/1 yarn. The left-chest pocket sets it apart from standard blank tees and makes it a go-to for workwear programs, uniform orders, and industrial accounts where a pocket is part of the spec. Full-cut body runs generous through the torso, shoulder-to-shoulder taping reinforces the seam under load, and double-needle hems on sleeve and bottom lock the edges for repeated laundering.
For decoration, the left-chest pocket is the placement constraint that drives every print decision on this blank. Full-front prints work normally below or around the pocket, but left-chest logos sit on top of the pocket or above it (confirm your client's preference before production). DTF transfers bond cleanly to the 100% cotton open-end surface and handle the pocket seam if the transfer is pressed over it with firm pressure and extra dwell. Screen printing with plastisol takes well on the open-end face for bold spot-colour work; the 20/1 yarn carries slightly more dot gain on fine halftones than a ring-spun blank, so keep artwork bold and pull back trap on small text. Water-based ink absorbs into the cotton well. For embroidery, the 5.4 oz weight holds backing without extra stabilization for left-chest and pocket-top placements, and the pocket itself can be embroidered before assembly on some programs. DTG prints at full vibrancy on white; coloured BA5070 blanks need pre-treatment, and the open-end surface takes pre-treat slightly less evenly than ring-spun cotton.
- Brand: Bayside
- Style: BA5070 (also listed as Bayside 5070)
- Fabric: 100% preshrunk cotton, open-end 20/1 yarn (Dark Ash is 90% cotton / 10% polyester)
- Weight: 5.4 oz/yd2
- Construction: Full cut. 1-inch fashion collar. Left-chest pocket. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping. Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems.
- Origin: Made in the USA
- Fit: Unisex, full cut (runs generous)
- Sizes: S-4XL
- Colors available: 9 colours (check current availability on the product page)
- Care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry medium.
The Made in USA origin is the sourcing detail that separates the BA5070 from offshore blanks in the same weight class. For accounts that require domestic manufacturing (government contracts, union programs, "Made in USA" retail labels), the BA5070 checks the compliance box without a premium-tier price. Sizing runs full cut, so advise end users to compare against fitted blanks before ordering. TheClothingSpace stocks the BA5070 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with quantity, 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
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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 | ✓ | 100% cotton = strong adhesion; press over pocket seam with firm pressure and extra dwell for clean bond |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Reliable ink holdout on bold spot-colour work; open-end 20/1 carries slightly more dot gain on fine halftones |
| Screen Print (Water-based) | ✓ | Open-end cotton absorbs water-based ink well; soft hand finish |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 5.4 oz holds backing for left-chest, pocket-top, and front placements; pocket can be embroidered before assembly |
| DTG | ✓ | White prints without pre-treat; darks require pre-treatment, open-end surface takes pre-treat less evenly than ring-spun |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Stable press surface; extra dwell if pressing over pocket seam |
| Sublimation | ✗ | Requires 50%+ polyester; 100% cotton will not hold sublimation dye (Dark Ash 90/10 still insufficient) |
How Does the Bayside BA5070 Compare?
| Spec | Bayside BA5070 | Gildan G500 | Bayside BA5100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $10.05 | $2.05 | $7.49 |
| Weight | 5.4 oz | 5.3 oz | 6.1 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | Open-end cotton 20/1 | Carded open-end cotton | Ring-spun cotton |
| Fit | Full cut, unisex | Classic straight, unisex | Classic, unisex |
| Construction | Left-chest pocket, Made in USA | Quarter-turned, no pocket | No pocket, Made in USA |
| Best For | Workwear, union/govt programs, pocket-required specs | High-volume bold spot colour, events, promo | Heavier USA-made blank without pocket |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solid colours (White, Black, Navy, Dark Navy, Royal, Red, Lime, Bright Orange) | 100% cotton (open-end 20/1) | Standard ink and pre-treat settings |
| Dark Ash | 90% cotton / 10% polyester | Minor dye migration risk on dark inks at high cure temps; reduce cure or use low-bleed ink |
Size Chart
Measurements in inches. Source: Bayside spec sheet
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 26 |
| M | 20 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 30 |
| XL | 24 | 31 |
| 2XL | 26 | 32 |
| 3XL | 28 | 33 |
| 4XL | 30 | 34 |
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