Gildan G424 - Unisex Performance® Long-Sleeve T-Shirt - Royal
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Description
The Gildan G424 Performance Long-Sleeve T-Shirt is a 5 oz 100% polyester jersey knit blank built for decoration programs that need moisture management alongside printability. The polyester construction carries Gildan's AquaFX wicking treatment and Freshcare antimicrobial finish, which makes it the practical choice for athletic, spirit, and outdoor event programs where a cotton tee would hold moisture and lose shape. At 12 colors including High Viz Safety Green and a competitive per-unit wholesale price, it covers the most common team and promotional colorways without the premium of a retail performance brand.
Because the G424 is 100% polyester, sublimation is the decoration method it is engineered for. On White and light solid colorways, sublimation produces full-bleed photographic prints with no ink film on the garment surface, a result that no screen print or DTF can match on polyester. The non-commodity angle print shops need to account for: sublimation requires a white or very light base, because the dye is transparent and the existing fabric colour shows through. On Navy, Black, Charcoal, and other dark colorways, sublimation is not viable. For dark G424 orders, DTF transfer is the practical route since the film adhesive bonds directly to polyester and carries its own white base layer. Screen printing on 100% polyester requires a low-bleed polyester-safe ink system and a cure temp below the threshold where the polyester begins to off-gas and cause dye migration. Vinyl and HTV bond reliably at standard polyester press settings. The smooth, snag-resistant jersey surface gives consistent adhesion across all four methods on compatible colorways.
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: G424 (also listed as Gildan 42400 Performance Long Sleeve)
- Fabric: 100% polyester jersey knit
- Weight: 5 oz/yd2
- Technology: AquaFX moisture-wicking, Freshcare antimicrobial
- Construction: Single-needle topstitched 3/4 inch collar. Taped neck and shoulders. Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Set-in sleeves. Tear-away label.
- Fit: Unisex standard
- Sizes: S-3XL
- Colors: 12 colors including White, Black, Navy, Royal, Sport Gray, Charcoal, Red, Carolina Blue, Orange, Forest Green, Sapphire, High Viz Safety Green
- High Viz Safety Green: ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant high-visibility colorway
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Sizing on the G424 is consistent across Gildan Performance production runs. Polyester blanks hold dimension wash after wash without the shrinkage risk of untreated cotton, which matters when a team or event program needs to reorder mid-season and match previously decorated garments. TheClothingSpace stocks the G424 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise. Ordering per case delivers the lowest per-unit cost, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colors.
Comparing long-sleeve performance blanks for your decoration method? Browse the full wholesale long-sleeve t-shirts collection for cotton and polyester options across all major brands.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sublimation | ✓ | 100% polyester = full sublimation compatibility on White and light solid colorways only; dye is transparent so dark colors (Navy/Black/Charcoal) are not viable for sublimation |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds directly to polyester with its own white base layer; the practical route for dark colorways where sublimation is not viable |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Requires low-bleed polyester-safe ink and cure temp kept below polyester off-gas threshold to prevent dye migration |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Bonds reliably at standard polyester press settings; use manufacturer recommended temp for polyester substrates |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 5 oz polyester jersey is a light substrate; use cut-away stabiliser and moderate stitch density to prevent puckering |
| DTG | ✗ | DTG pretreat chemistry is formulated for cotton; polyester does not absorb pretreat and will not hold DTG ink reliably |
| Screen Print (Water-based) | ✗ | Water-based inks require absorption into cotton fibers; polyester does not absorb water-based ink adequately for durable prints |
How Does the Gildan G424 Compare?
| Spec | Gildan G424 Performance LS | Gildan G540 Heavy Cotton LS | Gildan G420 Performance SS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $9.71 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Weight | 5 oz | 5.3 oz | 5 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% polyester jersey | 100% cotton open-end | 100% polyester jersey |
| Fit | Unisex standard | Unisex standard | Unisex standard |
| Construction | Set-in sleeves, taped neck | Tubular, quarter-turned | Set-in sleeves, taped neck |
| Best For | Sublimation, DTF, athletic and spirit programs | Screen print, DTF, cotton-preferred programs | Sublimation and DTF on short-sleeve performance programs |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100% polyester | Sublimation primary: full-bleed photographic prints, full color gamut. DTF, screen plastisol, and vinyl also compatible. |
| Light solid colors (Sport Gray, Carolina Blue, Sapphire) | 100% polyester | Sublimation viable on lighter shades; dye transparency means final color is influenced by base fabric hue. DTF and vinyl recommended for precise color accuracy on mid-tone grounds. |
| Dark solid colors (Navy, Black, Charcoal, Forest Green) | 100% polyester | Sublimation not viable on dark grounds. DTF with white base layer is the primary decoration route. Screen plastisol requires low-bleed polyester-safe ink. |
| Bright solid colors (Red, Royal, Orange) | 100% polyester | Sublimation not viable. DTF or low-bleed screen plastisol. Screen printing requires poly-block underbase to prevent dye migration under cure heat. |
| High Viz Safety Green | 100% polyester (ANSI/ISEA 107 fluorescent dye) | Fluorescent hi-vis colorway. DTF or low-temp screen plastisol. Sublimation not viable. Cure at lowest safe temperature to prevent fluorescent dye bleed. |
Size Chart
Measurements in inches. Source: Gildan spec sheet
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) | Sleeve (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 29 | 33 |
| M | 20 | 30 | 34 |
| L | 22 | 31 | 35 |
| XL | 24 | 32 | 36 |
| 2XL | 26 | 33 | 37 |
| 3XL | 28 | 34 | 38 |
