Gildan G650B - Youth Softstyle Midweight T-Shirt - Navy

The Gildan G650B is the Youth Softstyle Midweight T-Shirt, a 5.3 oz ring-spun cotton youth body built for decoration programs where the heavier weight and high stitch density matter more than the ultralight feel. At 5.3 oz it sits a full 0.8 oz heavier than the G645B Youth Softstyle, which means better platen stability on longer screen print runs, a firmer base for embroidery, and a body that holds its shape through the heat press cycle rather than shifting under pressure. It is the youth blank for school and club spirit runs, team programs, youth sports, camp shirts, and family or group matching sets where the decorator needs reliable weight and a smooth print surface in youth sizes XS through XL.

For DTF heat transfers, the 5.3 oz ring-spun cotton surface bonds firmly with transfer adhesives at standard press settings, and the heavier weight provides a more stable press surface than lighter youth tees. DTF is the most forgiving method across the full colour range including Sport Grey. For screen printing with plastisol, the high stitch density face holds ink with sharp registration and clean edges; use a white underbase under light inks on Pitch Black, Navy, and the deep grounds, and keep the cure moderate on Sport Grey to avoid migration from the 10% polyester content. For DTG, the ring-spun cotton face pre-treats and prints with strong vibrancy on light and mid-range grounds, with a white underbase required on the dark colours; scale artwork to the youth print area rather than reusing an adult-size file. For water-based and discharge inks, the 100% cotton solids discharge with a soft hand; Sport Grey at 90/10 discharges only partially and wants a poly-blocking underbase for light inks. For embroidery, the 5.3 oz midweight jersey provides better hoop stability than a lighter youth tee, making it more suitable for moderate left-chest or name-and-number placements over a cut-away backing. For vinyl and HTV, a light flexible HTV presses youth names and numbers cleanly at standard settings.

• Brand: Gildan
• Style: G650B / 65000B (Youth Softstyle Midweight T-Shirt)
• Fabric: 100% ring-spun cotton, 24 singles (Sport Grey: 90% cotton / 10% polyester)
• Weight: 5.3 oz/yd2
• Construction: High stitch density ring-spun jersey, non-topstitched classic width rib collar, taped neck and shoulders, tubular body, double-needle sleeve and bottom hems, tear-away label.
• Fit: Youth classic fit, crewneck
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (youth)
• Colors available: 11 colours including White, Pitch Black, Navy, Royal, Sport Grey, and more (check current availability on the product page)
• Compliance: CPSIA tracking label for decorated youth apparel programs; confirm tracking-label requirements before a school or team run
• Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; contact us to confirm current packing per case for your colour and size before a large order
• Care: Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low.

The G650B runs the same Softstyle ring-spun yarn and high stitch density as the adult G650 midweight, scaled to youth sizing, which makes it the natural pairing for a matched youth-and-adult program in the same hand and print surface. Step down to the Gildan G645B Youth Softstyle at 4.5 oz when the order needs a lighter, retail-soft feel and maximum DTG performance over the heavier body. Step across to the Gildan G500B Youth Heavy Cotton at 5.3 oz open-end cotton when the order is a high-volume basic run where cost per unit decides the blank. TheClothingSpace stocks the G650B 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.

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