Hanes 5370 - Youth 50/50 Ecosmart® Short Sleeve Tee - Black
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Description
The Hanes 5370 is a 5.2 oz 50/50 cotton/polyester youth tee with EcoSmart recycled polyester content (up to 5% from plastic bottles), the youth counterpart to the Hanes 5170 adult EcoSmart tee. The 50/50 blend dries faster than 100% cotton and holds its shape through repeated washing, which matters for youth programs where the decorated piece gets daily wear. The EcoSmart recycled content adds a sustainability angle that school and nonprofit programs increasingly require for purchasing compliance.
The decoration strategy on the 5370 follows 50/50 substrate rules. For DTF transfers, the 50/50 blend bonds well with transfer adhesives and the preshrunk surface seats the film cleanly. Press at the lower end of the temperature range on coloured garments to prevent dye migration from the polyester content. For screen printing, plastisol prints with reliable holdout on the cotton/poly face. The 50% polyester carries dye migration risk on all coloured garments. Use a poly-blocking underbase and cure at the minimum effective temperature on darker colours. For embroidery, the 5.2 oz jersey is a standard substrate weight for left-chest school and team logos with a tear-away backing. For vinyl/HTV, the 50/50 surface holds vinyl at standard settings.
- Brand: Hanes
- Style: 5370 (Hanes Youth EcoSmart 50/50 T-Shirt)
- Fabric: 50% cotton / 50% polyester, EcoSmart with up to 5% recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- Weight: 5.2 oz/yd2
- Construction: Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Tagless/tear-away label. Preshrunk.
- Fit: Youth, classic fit
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors available: 29 colours including solids and heathers (check current availability on the product page)
- Care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry medium.
The 5370 competes with the Hanes 54500 Youth Authentic-T and the Gildan G500B Heavy Cotton in the wholesale youth blank market. The 5370 at 5.2 oz is lighter than the 54500 at 6 oz but adds the 50/50 blend's moisture management and dimensional stability. The 54500 is 100% cotton for programs that need a pure cotton substrate (DTG, discharge). The G500B at 5.3 oz is also 100% cotton on open-end yarn at a similar price point. Choose the 5370 when the program values the 50/50 blend's durability and the EcoSmart sustainability angle. TheClothingSpace stocks the 5370 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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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 | ✓ | 50/50 blend bonds well with transfer adhesives; press at the lower temp range on coloured garments to prevent dye migration |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | plastisol prints with reliable holdout; 50% poly carries migration risk, use poly-blocking underbase and minimum cure temp on coloured garments |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 5.2 oz jersey is standard substrate weight for left-chest school and team logos; use tear-away backing |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | 50/50 surface holds vinyl at standard time and temperature |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✗ | 50% polyester content limits water-based and discharge results; route to plastisol with poly-block |
| DTG | ✗ | 50/50 cotton-poly is not a standard DTG substrate; route to DTF or screen print for full-colour work |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 50/50 blend gives only a faded pastel result, not full-colour sublimation |
How Does the Hanes 5370 Compare?
| Spec | Hanes 5370 Youth EcoSmart | Hanes 54500 Youth Authentic-T | Gildan G500B Heavy Cotton Youth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $2.83 | $3.14 | $3.30 |
| Weight | 5.2 oz | 6 oz | 5.3 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 50/50 cotton/poly, EcoSmart recycled | 100% ComfortSoft cotton | 100% cotton, open-end |
| Fit | Youth classic | Youth classic | Youth classic |
| Construction | Preshrunk, tagless, double-needle hems | Preshrunk, tagless, quarter-turned | Preshrunk, taped neck, double-needle hems |
| Best For | Lowest-cost youth 50/50 with EcoSmart sustainability | Heaviest youth cotton blank with ComfortSoft hand | Value youth heavy cotton blank |
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 solid colours | 50% cotton / 50% polyester | 50/50 blend carries dye migration risk on all coloured garments; poly-blocking underbase and minimum cure temp required for plastisol |
| Heather colours | 50% cotton / 50% polyester (heather effect from yarn) | Same 50/50 migration rules apply; heathered texture may show through on light plastisol coverage |
Size Chart
Measurements in inches. Source: Hanes spec
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 15 | 20 |
| S | 16 | 22 |
| M | 17 | 23 |
| L | 18 | 25 |
| XL | 19 | 27 |
