Gildan G424L - Women's Performance® Women's Long-Sleeve T-Shirt - Carolina Blue
Selected Color: Carolina Blue8 colors
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Description
The Gildan G424L is a 5.0 oz 100% polyester women's performance long-sleeve tee built for sublimation programs, athletic decoration runs, and team uniform orders where moisture management is a spec requirement. The AquaFX wicking system pulls moisture away from the skin and the FreshCare antimicrobial treatment inhibits bacterial growth, making it the practical blank for activewear, school sports, and staff uniform programs where the garment is worn in motion.
For sublimation, the G424L is one of the more accessible entry points in Gildan's performance line. The 100% polyester construction accepts disperse dyes fully across the entire color range, producing vivid all-over or panel prints with sharp edge definition. White and light colors yield the most saturated sublimation results; sublimating onto coloured polyester blanks tints the finished print, so white is the standard substrate for full-color artwork. For DTF heat transfers, polyester bonds reliably with DTF adhesives and the smooth jersey surface provides consistent film adhesion. Press at standard polyester settings (typically 300-310 F) and check film flexibility after pressing, as stiffer films can crack on stretch-knit bodies. For screen printing on colored G424L garments, the 100% polyester content creates dye migration risk on red, bright, and dark shades under high-temp plastisol cure cycles. Use a low-bleed poly-blocking ink system and cure at the minimum effective temperature. White G424L has no migration risk and prints cleanly with standard plastisol. Vinyl and HTV bond well to the smooth polyester surface at standard settings; use a polyester-compatible HTV formulation and press with a Teflon cover sheet to protect the moisture-management finish.
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: G424L (also listed as Gildan 42400L)
- Fabric: 100% polyester (Sport Gray: 92% polyester / 8% black polyester)
- Weight: 5.0 oz/yd2
- Moisture management: AquaFX wicking, FreshCare antimicrobial treatment
- Construction: Semi-fitted contoured silhouette. Side seams. Seamed single-needle 1/2" collar. Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Snag-resistant no-snag fabric.
- Fit: Women's semi-fitted contoured
- Sizes: XS-2XL
- Colors available: 10 colors (White, Black, Navy, Royal, Red, Forest Green, Carolina Blue, Charcoal, Sport Gray, High Viz Safety Green)
- Care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach. Do not iron decoration.
The non-commodity angle on the G424L is the sublimation substrate trap: 100% polyester accepts full sublimation on white, but the same garment in any colored variant tints the final print because the base dye competes with the disperse ink. Print shops running event or team programs across a color range should specify white G424L for any artwork with accurate color requirements, and reserve colored variants for single-color heat-press or screen-print jobs where tinting is predictable. The G424L is available by the piece or per case, with case pricing that reduces per-unit cost on team and program orders. TheClothingSpace stocks the G424L at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with order quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colors.
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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
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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 on white; colored variants tint the finished print because base dye competes with disperse ink. Specify white for accurate full-color artwork. |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Polyester bonds reliably with DTF adhesives; smooth jersey surface gives consistent film adhesion. Press at standard polyester settings (~300-310 F). Use flexible film formulation on stretch-knit body. |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Polyester-compatible HTV recommended. Press with a Teflon cover sheet to protect the moisture-management finish. Standard polyester press time and temp. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | White only at standard settings. Colored variants carry dye migration risk on red, bright, and dark shades. Use low-bleed poly-blocking ink and cure at minimum effective temp. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Lightweight 5.0 oz jersey; use a cutaway or tearaway backing for stable stitch registration. Keep stitch count moderate; the semi-fitted contour can pucker under dense fills. |
| DTG | ✗ | 100% polyester does not hold water-based pre-treat reliably; route to sublimation (white) or DTF transfer (any color). |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✗ | 100% polyester will not discharge; water-based inks require cotton content. Route to sublimation or plastisol with poly-block. |
How Does the Gildan G424L Compare?
| Spec | Gildan G424L | Gildan G420L | Gildan G424 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $8.42 | $6.29 | $9.71 |
| Weight | 5.0 oz | 4.7 oz | 5.0 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% polyester, AquaFX wicking | 100% polyester, AquaFX wicking | 100% polyester, AquaFX wicking |
| Fit | Women's semi-fitted contoured | Women's semi-fitted contoured | Unisex standard |
| Construction | Long-sleeve, snag-resistant performance jersey | Short-sleeve, snag-resistant performance jersey | Long-sleeve, snag-resistant performance jersey |
| Best For | Sublimation, athletic decoration, team long-sleeve programs | Same performance program in a short-sleeve silhouette | Matching long-sleeve in unisex sizing for mixed-gender team orders |
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 | Full sublimation substrate. All disperse dye color is accurate. Standard plastisol and DTF settings apply. |
| Sport Gray (92/8 polyester/black polyester) | 92% polyester / 8% black polyester | Sublimation tints print with the gray base. Step up poly-block underbase for plastisol screen printing. DTF works at standard polyester settings. |
| Colored solids (Black, Navy, Red, Royal, Forest Green, Carolina Blue, Charcoal) | 100% polyester | Sublimation tints print with base color. High migration risk with plastisol under standard cure temps. Use low-bleed poly-block ink and lowest effective cure temp. |
| High Viz Safety Green | 100% polyester, fluorescent dye | High dye migration risk under heat. Low-bleed poly-block ink required. Lowest effective cure temp. DTF preferred over screen printing on this colorway. |