Is the Gildan 2000 the same size as the 5000?

Through the body, yes — identical body length and chest at every size from S to 5XL. The 2000 is the heavier fabric at 6.0 oz against 5.3 oz.

Why are the 2000's sleeve measurements bigger than the 5000's?

Because the two sheets measure the sleeve differently. The 2000 measures from the centre of the neck, across the shoulder and down the sleeve; the 5000 measures from centre back neck to shoulder point to hem. Compare sleeves only within one sheet's own convention.

What does prepared for dyeing mean?

The fabric carries no starches, sizing or finishes, so dye reaches the fibre evenly. It is what makes this style a common choice for tie-dye and overdye work.

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Gildan 2000 Size Chart

Ultra Cotton® 100% US Cotton T-Shirt. Brands publish two different tables and call both a size chart, so both are below and each says which it is.

Garment measurements

The shirt itself, laid flat on a table. Chest is measured across, one inch below the armhole, so it is half the way round.

Size	Body length at back	Chest	Sleeve length
S	28"	18"	16 1/2"
M	29"	20"	18"
L	30"	22"	19 1/2"
XL	31"	24"	21"
2XL	32"	26"	22 1/2"
3XL	33"	28"	24"
4XL	34"	30"	25 1/4"
5XL	35"	32"	26 1/2"

Body length at back: Measured from high point shoulder to finished hem at back.
Chest: Measured across the chest one inch below armhole when laid flat.
Sleeve length: Start at centre of neck and measure down shoulder, down sleeve to hem.

Body measurements

The person, not the shirt. Chest is measured all the way around the fullest part with the tape horizontal.

Size	Chest
S	36" – 37"
M	38" – 40"
L	42" – 44"
XL	46" – 48"
2XL	50" – 52"
3XL	54" – 56"
4XL	58" – 60"
5XL	62" – 64"

Chest: Measure under the arm and around the fullest part of the chest with arms down, keeping the tape horizontal.

Transcribed from the Gildan Ultra Cotton® 2000 spec sheet, read September 16, 2026. Brands revise their specs; measure a sample before a large run.

Fabric and construction

6.0 oz, 100% US cotton
99/1 cotton/polyester in Ash; 90/10 in Sports Grey and the Antique colours; 50/50 in the Heather and Safety colours
Prepared for dyeing: no starches, sizing or finishes on the fabric
Non-topstitched classic width rib collar, taped neck and shoulders, classic fit

What the numbers mean in practice

Body and chest are identical to the Gildan 5000 at every size. The difference between the two styles is 0.7 oz of fabric weight, not fit.

The sleeve figures are not comparable with the 5000's. This sheet measures from the centre of the neck down the shoulder and down the sleeve; the 5000 sheet measures from centre back neck to shoulder point to sleeve hem. Same garment family, different definition, so the numbers are larger here without the sleeve being longer.

Ultra Cotton is prepared for dyeing, which is why it turns up in tie-dye and garment-dye work. It also takes plastisol well at a normal cure.

The 62 colours we stock

A distributor carries a subset of what a mill offers, so this is our range rather than the brand’s full palette — 62 colours in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.

Antiq Cherry Red
Antiq Irish Grn
Antique Royal
Ash Grey
Azalea
Black
Blue Dusk
Cardinal Red
Carolina Blue
Charcoal
Cherry Red
Chestnut
Cornsilk
Daisy
Dark Chocolate
Dark Heather
Forest Green
Galapagos Blue
Gold
Heather Cardinal
Heather Indigo
Heather Navy
Heather Sapphire
Heliconia
Ice Grey
Indigo Blue
Iris
Irish Green
Jade Dome
Kelly Green
Kiwi
Light Blue
Light Pink
Lime
Maroon
Metro Blue
Military Green
Mint Green
Natural
Navy
Olive
Orange
Orchid
Pistachio
Prairie Dust
Prepared For Dye
Purple
Red
Royal
Safety Green
Safety Pink
Sand
Sapphire
Sky
SOrange
Sport Grey
Stone Blue
Tan
Tangerine
TOrange
Vegas Gold
White

From our catalogue export of September 15, 2026. Colours come and go; the store is the live answer.

Common questions

Is the Gildan 2000 the same size as the 5000?: Through the body, yes — identical body length and chest at every size from S to 5XL. The 2000 is the heavier fabric at 6.0 oz against 5.3 oz.
Why are the 2000's sleeve measurements bigger than the 5000's?: Because the two sheets measure the sleeve differently. The 2000 measures from the centre of the neck, across the shoulder and down the sleeve; the 5000 measures from centre back neck to shoulder point to hem. Compare sleeves only within one sheet's own convention.
What does prepared for dyeing mean?: The fabric carries no starches, sizing or finishes, so dye reaches the fibre evenly. It is what makes this style a common choice for tie-dye and overdye work.