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Gildan G830 - Unisex 50/50 Pocket T-Shirt - White
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Description
The Gildan G830 is a 5.5 oz 50/50 cotton/poly DryBlend unisex pocket t-shirt built for high-volume decoration programs where a functional blank with a left-chest pocket is required. It shares the same DryBlend construction as the G800 but adds a hemmed five-point left-chest pocket, which makes it the standard choice for workwear programs, uniform orders, and event staff runs where a pocket is part of the spec. The high-twist yarns reduce pilling and create a smoother print surface than basic cotton-poly. The shirt is pre-shrunk, quarter-turned, and OEKO-TEX certified for low-impact dyes.
For screen printing, the 50/50 surface accepts plastisol cleanly on white and light grounds. On reactive-dye colours (red, royal, navy, black) the 50% polyester content carries dye migration risk, so run a low-bleed or poly-blocking underbase and cure at the minimum effective temperature. The pocket is the placement variable most shops overlook: full-front artwork must be scaled and positioned to either sit clearly above the pocket or bridge over it, and some programs remove the pocket row from their screen setup entirely by routing full-front orders to the G800 and using the G830 only for pocket-logo or left-chest placements. Graphite Heather is the one colour in the store's range that shifts to a 65/35 polyester/cotton blend rather than 50/50, so treat it with the same poly-block approach you would apply to a heavier-poly garment. Safety Green and Safety Orange are ANSI fluorescent colours with higher migration risk under heat, requiring a full poly-block and the lowest effective cure temperature. For DTF, the 50/50 blend bonds well with transfer adhesives and the polyester content improves adhesion over a 100% cotton blank. For embroidery, the 5.5 oz weight is stable for left-chest placement; use a cut-away backing scaled to stitch count.
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: G830 (Gildan DryBlend 8300 50/50 Pocket T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 50% cotton / 50% polyester, 20 singles jersey, high-twist DryBlend moisture-wicking yarn (Graphite Heather is 65/35 polyester/cotton)
- Weight: 5.5 oz/yd2
- Construction: Pre-shrunk. Quarter-turned body to eliminate the centre crease. Seamless double-needle 7/8 inch collar. Taped neck and shoulders. Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Hemmed five-point left-chest pocket. Tear-away label. OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes.
- Fit: Unisex, standard fit
- Sizes: S-3XL
- Colors available: 12 colours including White, Black, Navy, Royal, Red, Forest Green, Safety Green, Safety Orange, Ash, Sports Gray, Graphite Heather, Orange
- Case quantity: 72 units (6 dozen) per case for S-2XL; confirm case packing for 3XL
- Care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry medium.
The G830 holds consistent sizing and construction across production runs, which keeps reorders predictable for ongoing workwear and uniform programs. One practical note for mixed programs: shops that run both the G800 and G830 can pull from the same underbase and ink setup for solid colours, since the DryBlend construction is shared across the two styles. Confirm whether your colourway is a solid 50/50 or the 65/35 Graphite Heather before a production run, as the underbase requirements differ. TheClothingSpace stocks the G830 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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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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- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | 50/50 blend bonds well with transfer adhesives; polyester content improves adhesion over 100% cotton. Standard press settings 285-300 F for 10-15 seconds with firm pressure. Clear of pocket for clean film adhesion. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Holds plastisol cleanly on white and light grounds. Low-bleed poly-block underbase on reactive-dye colours (navy, red, royal, black). Cure at minimum effective temp to prevent bleed. Scale full-front artwork above the pocket or route pocket-logo programs to left-chest only. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 5.5 oz weight is stable for left-chest placement with a cut-away backing scaled to stitch count. Position hoop clear of the pocket seam. |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Stable DryBlend press surface holds vinyl at standard time and temperature. Use stretch-tolerant HTV on areas over the pocket seam. |
| Screen Print (Water-based) | ✗ | 50% polyester limits water-based and discharge ink results. Route to plastisol with a poly-blocking underbase on this blend. |
| DTG | ✗ | 50% polyester lowers cotton-ink affinity on coloured garments. Graphite Heather at 65/35 poly/cotton reduces it further. A 100% cotton blank is the better DTG substrate on colours. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 50/50 blend gives only a faded pastel transfer on this style. Full sublimation requires 100% polyester. |
How Does the Gildan G830 Pocket Tee Compare?
| Spec | Gildan G830 DryBlend Pocket Tee | Gildan G800 DryBlend | Gildan G500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $5.49 | $3.65 | $3.12 |
| Weight | 5.5 oz | 5.5 oz | 5.3 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 50/50 cotton-poly, DryBlend | 50/50 cotton-poly, DryBlend | 100% carded open-end cotton |
| Fit | Standard, unisex | Standard, unisex | Classic straight, unisex |
| Construction | Quarter-turned, 5-point left-chest pocket, moisture-wicking | Quarter-turned, no pocket, moisture-wicking | Tubular, quarter-turned |
| Best For | Workwear, uniform, and event programs requiring a pocket | Full-front decoration programs where the pocket is not needed | DTG on colours and programs that need 100% cotton |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solid colours | 50/50 cotton/polyester | Standard 50/50 underbase; low-bleed poly-block on reactive-dye colours (navy, red, royal, black, forest green) |
| Graphite Heather | 65/35 polyester/cotton | Higher polyester load than solid colours; apply poly-block even when the same artwork ran clean on a solid 50/50 garment |
| Safety Green / Safety Orange | 50/50 cotton/polyester, ANSI fluorescent dye | Fluorescent dye bleeds under heat; full poly-block underbase and lowest effective cure temperature required |
