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Technical Materials Audit • 2026

6.0 oz Heavyweight
Fabric Specs.

An exhaustive materials teardown of the Gildan Adult Ultra Cotton G2000. Inspect thread density, wash-test shrinkage rates, and custom printing parameters.

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Standard Reference

Classic 6.0 oz/yd² density serves as the American retail industry benchmark.

6.0 oz

Fabric Weight

100%

US Grown Cotton

Double

Needle Stitched

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ULTRA COTTON G2000

Style G2000 • Heavyweight Multipack

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Heavyweight knit designed for screen printing, tie-dye, custom embroidery, and durable everyday layering.

  • Taped Neck and Shoulders
  • US Cotton Trust Protocol
  • Double-Needle Sleeve Hems

Anatomy of the
Heavyweight Tee.

Click on the hotspots in the diagram below to inspect the structural engineering details of the Gildan G2000.

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Double-Needle Collar

7/8" rib knit collar featuring double-needle topstitching. Retains shape after washing.

Fabric Casing

Pre-shrunk Combed Cotton

Color Stability

High Wash Cycle Index

Materials Parameters

Explore the technical specifications and blend formulations for Gildan Style G2000.

Solid Colors100% US Cotton solids
Sport Grey & Heathers90% Cotton / 10% Polyester
Safety Colors50% Cotton / 50% Polyester
Knit Weight6.0 oz/yd² (203 g/m²)
Yarn Size18 Singles open-end thread
CertificationOEKO-TEX Standard 100

DURABILITY TEST IN MOTION

Watch detailed testing showing seam stretch limits and print pigment retention. Click below to load.

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