Gildan G427 - Unisex Performance® Sleeveless T-Shirt - Red
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Description
The Gildan G427 is a 4.5 oz 100% polyester performance sleeveless tee with AquaFX moisture-wicking and Freshcare anti-microbial finish, built for gym, running, and team training programs where the garment has to move sweat and resist odour across repeated wear cycles. The polyester substrate sets the decoration playbook: because it is 100% polyester, the G427 takes full-colour sublimation, which makes it the default sleeveless blank for all-over print athletic looks and full-colour fitness merch. The cut runs as a true sleeveless tee with a finished armhole rather than a deep-cut muscle tank, so the print field stays close to a standard tee width even though the sleeves are gone.
Sublimation leads on this substrate. White and light G427 tees take full-colour sublimation with vibrant, permanent, wash-fast results that no cotton sleeveless blank can match, which is why fitness brands route their poly sleeveless runs here. For DTF transfers, the polyester surface bonds with transfer adhesive at standard heat-press settings, and the snag-resistant finish keeps the film seated. The sleeveless cut does change press registration: the double-needle armhole binding raises the fabric at the shoulder, so keep large left-chest and full-front placements clear of the binding seam to avoid an uneven press. For screen printing, plastisol prints on the polyester face, but 100% poly carries high dye migration risk on every coloured garment. Use a poly-blocking or low-bleed ink system and cure at the minimum effective temperature, and flash-test the Safety Green hi-vis base before a production run because hi-vis dyes migrate aggressively. Water-based and discharge inks do not work on 100% polyester. For embroidery, the 4.5 oz jersey is light, so back left-chest and crest placements with a cut-away stabiliser to stop puckering. Vinyl/HTV holds at lower press temperatures than cotton; follow the film maker's polyester settings.
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: G427 (Gildan Performance Sleeveless T-Shirt, also listed as Gildan 42700)
- Fabric: 100% polyester performance jersey knit, snag resistant
- Weight: 4.5 oz/yd2
- Performance: AquaFX moisture-wicking. Freshcare anti-microbial odor control.
- Construction: Side-seamed. Rib-knit collar with no topstitch. Double-needle armholes and bottom hem. Heat/tear-away label.
- Fit: Unisex, standard sleeveless
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
- Colors available: 9 colours including Black, Carolina Blue, Charcoal, Navy, Red, Royal, Sport Grey, White, and hi-vis Safety Green (check current availability on the product page)
- Case quantity: standard case of 72 units (6 dozen) for S-2XL; extended sizes pack smaller. Confirm current packing for your colour and size before a large order.
- Care: Machine wash cold with like colours. Tumble dry low. Do not iron decoration. Do not bleach.
The G427 is the sleeveless companion to the short-sleeve Gildan G420 Performance tee in the same AquaFX poly fabric, so a program can run matching sleeved and sleeveless pieces with consistent dye behaviour across both. For a cotton sleeveless hand instead of a polyester performance feel, route to the Gildan G520 100% cotton tank; for a tri-blend athletic drape, route to the NL3633 tri-blend tank. TheClothingSpace stocks the G427 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.
Building a fitness or team sleeveless program? Browse all wholesale blank t-shirts to compare weights, fabrics, and price points.
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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Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sublimation | ✓ | 100% polyester takes full-colour sublimation on white and light colours with vibrant, permanent, wash-fast results; dark colours cannot be sublimated. |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Polyester bonds with transfer adhesive at standard heat-press settings. Keep large placements clear of the raised armhole binding seam for an even press. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | 100% poly carries high dye migration risk on coloured grounds. Use poly-blocking or low-bleed ink, cure at minimum effective temp, flash-test Safety Green hi-vis first. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 4.5 oz jersey is light; back left-chest and crest placements with a cut-away stabiliser to prevent puckering. |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Holds vinyl at lower press temperatures than cotton; follow film maker's polyester-specific settings. |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✗ | Water-based and discharge inks do not work on 100% polyester. |
| DTG | ✗ | 100% polyester does not hold DTG pretreatment or ink; route to sublimation or DTF for full-colour work. |
How Does the Gildan G427 Compare to Other Sleeveless Blanks?
| Spec | Gildan G427 Performance | Gildan G520 Heavy Cotton | Next Level 3633 Tri-Blend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $8.06 | $5.42 | $8.90 |
| Weight | 4.5 oz | 5.3 oz | 3.8 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% polyester, AquaFX | 100% cotton | 50/25/25 tri-blend |
| Fit | Unisex sleeveless | Unisex tank | Athletic tank |
| Construction | Moisture-wicking, anti-microbial, snag resistant | Tubular, taped neck | Side-seamed, soft hand |
| Best For | Sublimation-ready sleeveless fitness and team merch | Screen print, DTG, water-based on cotton tanks | Retail-soft tri-blend athletic drape |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All colours | 100% polyester performance jersey | All colourways are 100% polyester. Sublimation works on white and light colours; plastisol carries dye migration risk on every coloured ground. |
| Safety Green | 100% polyester, hi-vis | Hi-vis dyes migrate aggressively. Flash-test plastisol cure on the Safety Green base before a production run. |
Size Chart
Measurements in inches. Source: Gildan spec
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 28 |
| M | 20 | 29 |
| L | 22 | 30 |
| XL | 24 | 31 |
| 2XL | 26 | 32 |
| 3XL | 28 | 33 |