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Gildan G520 - Unisex Heavy Cotton™ Tank - White
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Description
The Gildan G520 is a 5.3 oz preshrunk 100% cotton Heavy Cotton tank top with a wider colour card than the heavier Ultra Cotton G220, including neon and safety colours. The midweight cotton body balances printability with comfort, making it a practical substrate for event tanks, gym programs, and promotional runs where the colour card needs to include high-visibility options. The classic fit side-seamed construction eliminates the centre crease that quarter-turned tanks develop after washing.
For decorators, the standard solid colours are 100% cotton and take all cotton-friendly methods. Screen printing with plastisol produces clean results with white underbase on dark grounds. DTG prints are vibrant on the cotton surface. Water-based and discharge inks produce a soft in-shirt hand on cotton solids. However, Sport Grey (90/10), Graphite Heather, Neon Green, and Safety Pink are 50/50 cotton/polyester, which means they require a poly-block underbase for screen and will not discharge. DTF transfers are the most practical method for mixed-colour orders that span both cotton and poly-blend colourways.
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: G520 / 5200 (Heavy Cotton Tank)
- Fabric: 5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton (Sport Grey 90/10; Graphite Heather, Neon Green, Safety Pink 50/50)
- Construction: Bound neck and armholes, double-needle bottom hem, side seamed, tear-away label
- Fit: Unisex, XS-3XL
Order by the piece or by the case with no minimum. TheClothingSpace offers wholesale pricing on the Gildan G520 with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, plus fast US shipping on stocked colors. The Gildan G220 Ultra Cotton tank ($4.68) offers a heavier 6.1 oz all-cotton alternative. For more tank tops, see our tank top collection.
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 | ✓ | Most practical for mixed-colour orders spanning cotton and poly-blend colourways. Bonds consistently across full card. |
| Screen Print | ✓ | Cotton solids clean plastisol. 50/50 colours (Graphite Heather, Neon Green, Safety Pink) need poly-block and moderate cure. White underbase on darks. |
| DTG (Direct to Garment) | ✓ | Vibrant on cotton solids. 50/50 colours mute vibrancy. White underbase on darks. |
| Water-based/Discharge | ✓ | Soft hand on cotton solids. Sport Grey (90/10) partial. 50/50 colours will not discharge. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Moderate stitch count on tank body. Cut-away stabilizer. Keep clear of armholes. |
| Vinyl/HTV | ✓ | Standard HTV. Works for names, numbers, and small graphics. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | Cotton majority on most colours. 50/50 colours insufficient polyester for clean sublimation. Not suitable. |
Tank Top Comparison
| Spec | Gildan G220 | Bella + Canvas 6488 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $4.68 | $6.42 |
| Weight | 6.1 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% preshrunk cotton (Ash 99/1, Sport Grey 90/10) | 100% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton 32 singles |
| Fit | Unisex, S-3XL | Women's relaxed, S-2XL |
| Construction | Banded neck/armholes, double-needle hem | Side-seamed, scoop neck, tear-away |
| Best For | Heavier all-cotton tank for maximum ink deposit | Women's premium cotton tank for DTG/discharge |
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 Solids | 100% preshrunk cotton, 5.3 oz | Full cotton methods: screen, DTG, discharge, water-based all produce clean results |
| Sport Grey | 90/10 cotton/poly, 5.3 oz | Near-cotton. DTG/discharge slightly muted. Light poly-block for screen on deep grounds. |
| Graphite Heather, Neon Green, Safety Pink | 50/50 cotton/poly, 5.3 oz | Poly-block underbase required for screen. Will NOT discharge. DTF most practical. Neon colours bleed under heat. |





