Gildan 5700 Heavy Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt – Classic Baseball Tee for Teams, Schools & Retail

The Gildan 5700 Heavy Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt delivers timeless baseball-style design in a durable, comfortable construction perfect for team uniforms, school spirit wear, and retail apparel programs. Built from premium 5.3 oz 100% cotton (90/10 cotton/poly in Sport Grey/Black), this raglan tee features contrast color set-in collar and 3/4 sleeves that create the iconic baseball look while providing exceptional decoration versatility. The classic fit tubular body and recycled high-performing black tear-away label make the Gildan 5700 an ideal choice for screen printing, embroidery, and custom branding applications.

Whether you're outfitting athletic teams, creating custom school merchandise, building branded corporate apparel programs, or stocking retail inventory, the Gildan 5700 Heavy Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and decoration-friendly construction. The contrast raglan sleeves provide a sporty aesthetic that stands out in team programs, event merchandise, and casual retail collections.

Fabric & Construction Specifications

The Gildan 5700 is engineered with premium materials and classic construction details that ensure consistent quality across every order:

• Fabric Weight: 5.3 oz per square yard – substantial weight for durability and long-lasting wear
• Fabric Blend: 100% cotton for maximum softness and breathability (90/10 cotton/poly in Sport Grey/Black colorway)
• Contrast Color Design: Set-in collar and 3/4 raglan sleeves in contrasting colors for classic baseball tee styling
• Raglan Sleeve Construction: Diagonal seam from collar to underarm provides enhanced mobility and iconic athletic appearance
• Recycled Tear-Away Label: High-performing black tear-away label made from recycled materials for easy rebranding
• Single-Needle Topstitched Back Neck: Reinforced neck construction for durability and comfort
• Double-Needle Sleeve Hems: Reinforced sleeve hems prevent unraveling and maintain shape
• Double-Needle Bottom Hem: Durable hem construction withstands repeated washing and wear
• Classic Fit: Comfortable, relaxed fit that works across diverse body types
• Tubular Body: Seamless sides eliminate side seams for enhanced decoration area and comfort

Fit, Sizing & Comfort Profile

The Gildan 5700 Heavy Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt features a classic unisex fit designed for comfort and versatility across team programs, retail applications, and casual wear environments.

Sizing Range: Available in S through 3XL to accommodate diverse sizing requirements for teams, schools, and retail programs. The 5700 runs true to size with a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Fit Characteristics: The classic fit provides comfortable room through the chest and body without excess fabric. The raglan sleeve construction allows for natural shoulder movement, making the 5700 ideal for athletic activities and everyday wear. The tubular body construction eliminates side seams for a smooth, comfortable feel.

Comfort Features: The 100% cotton construction (or 90/10 cotton/poly in Sport Grey/Black) delivers soft hand feel and excellent breathability. The recycled tear-away label eliminates neck irritation, while the reinforced neck tape and double-needle construction ensure long-lasting comfort through repeated washing and wear.

Decoration Methods & Branding Applications

The Gildan 5700 is engineered to accept multiple decoration methods, making it a versatile canvas for custom branding, team logos, school mascots, and corporate identity programs:

• Screen Printing: The smooth cotton surface and tubular body construction make the 5700 ideal for screen printing. The contrast sleeves create natural color blocking that enhances design impact. Excellent ink adhesion and vibrant color reproduction across the body and sleeves.
• Direct-to-Film (DTF) Transfer: The cotton-rich fabric provides excellent adhesion for DTF transfers, enabling full-color photographic designs and complex graphics with fine detail on both body and sleeves.
• Embroidery: The substantial 5.3 oz fabric weight supports embroidery without puckering or distortion. Perfect for left chest logos, sleeve decoration, and back graphics.
• Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV): The smooth cotton surface accepts HTV cleanly for names, numbers, and single-color graphics on body and sleeves.
• Vinyl Lettering & Numbering: The raglan design is perfect for athletic numbering on the body with name decoration on the back.

Decoration Zones: Popular decoration areas include full front chest (ideal for team logos and graphics), back (perfect for names and numbers), and sleeves (great for sponsor logos or additional branding). The contrast raglan sleeves create natural design zones that enhance visual impact.

Program Applications & Use Cases

The Gildan 5700 Heavy Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt serves diverse program needs across multiple market segments:

Team & Athletic Programs: The classic baseball tee design makes the 5700 perfect for softball teams, baseball leagues, recreational sports programs, and athletic team apparel. The raglan sleeve construction provides enhanced mobility for athletic activities, while the contrast color design creates instant team identity.

School Spirit & Campus Stores: Ideal for school bookstores, spirit wear programs, and fundraising initiatives. The sporty raglan design appeals to students and alumni, while the decoration-friendly construction supports custom school branding, mascot graphics, and class year designs.

Corporate Apparel & Branded Merchandise: The professional yet casual appearance makes the 5700 suitable for corporate casual programs, company events, and branded merchandise collections. The tear-away label enables seamless rebranding for corporate identity programs.

Retail & E-Commerce: The 5700's combination of classic baseball styling, quality construction, and competitive wholesale pricing makes it an excellent choice for retail inventory and online apparel stores. The contrast sleeve design differentiates it from standard tees.

Event Merchandise: Perfect for concerts, festivals, charity runs, and special events where the sporty raglan design creates memorable event merchandise. The 3/4 sleeves provide versatility across varying temperatures and seasons.

Wholesale Ordering & Bulk Pricing Strategy

Joe's USA offers competitive wholesale pricing on the Gildan 5700 Heavy Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt with volume discounts available for bulk orders. Our pricing structure is designed to support teams, schools, decorators, and retailers with cost-effective solutions for large-quantity programs.

Minimum Order Quantities: No minimums required – order single pieces for sampling or bulk quantities for team programs. Mix sizes and color combinations within the same style to meet your specific program needs.

Color Availability: The 5700 is available in multiple contrast color combinations including Sport Grey/Navy, Sport Grey/Red, Sport Grey/Royal, Sport Grey/Black, White/Heliconia, White/Black, White/Navy, White/Red, and White/Royal. All color combinations are stocked for fast shipping.

Inventory & Reorder Programs: We maintain deep inventory across all sizes and color combinations to support immediate fulfillment and reorder requirements. Our warehouse network ensures consistent availability for ongoing programs and seasonal rushes.

Fast Shipping: Orders ship same-day or next-day from our nationwide warehouse network, ensuring your team, school, or retail program receives inventory quickly and reliably.

Care Instructions & Durability

The Gildan 5700 is designed for long-term wear and repeated laundering while maintaining its shape, color, and comfort:

• Machine Wash Cold: Wash in cold water with like colors to preserve fabric integrity and color vibrancy
• Tumble Dry Low: Low heat drying prevents shrinkage and maintains fabric softness
• Do Not Bleach: Avoid chlorine bleach to protect fabric and decoration
• Cool Iron if Needed: Iron on low heat if necessary, avoiding direct contact with decoration
• Decoration Care: Turn garment inside out before washing to protect screen prints, embroidery, and transfers

Why Choose Gildan 5700 from Joe's USA?

Joe's USA is a family-owned wholesale apparel distributor specializing in blank garments for decoration, team programs, and retail applications. When you order the Gildan 5700 Heavy Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt from Joe's USA, you benefit from:

• Competitive Wholesale Pricing: Volume discounts and transparent pricing for teams, schools, decorators, and retailers
• Deep Inventory: Consistent stock across all sizes and color combinations for immediate fulfillment
• Fast Nationwide Shipping: Same-day and next-day shipping from multiple warehouse locations
• No Minimum Orders: Order single pieces for sampling or bulk quantities for programs
• Expert Support: Knowledgeable team available to assist with sizing, decoration, and bulk ordering
• Quality Assurance: Authentic Gildan apparel with consistent quality across every order
• Over 40 Years Experience: Family-run business with decades of wholesale apparel expertise

Best-Selling Gildan Products

Explore these top-performing Gildan styles that complement the 5700 Heavy Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt:

• Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt – Best-selling hoodie perfect for layering over the 5700 raglan tee in team programs
• Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt – Classic crewneck sweatshirt for coordinating team apparel collections
• Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hoodie – Premium hoodie option for complete team uniform programs
• Gildan 5300 Heavy Cotton Pocket T-Shirt – Pocket tee alternative in the same Heavy Cotton collection

Related Gildan Collections

Discover more Gildan apparel options to build complete program collections:

• Gildan T-Shirts Collection – Complete range of Gildan tees including short sleeve, long sleeve, and specialty styles
• Gildan Long Sleeve T-Shirts Collection – Long sleeve options for cooler weather and layering programs
• Gildan Heavy Cotton Collection – Full selection of Heavy Cotton styles including the 5700 raglan tee

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the Gildan 5700 different from a standard t-shirt?
A: The 5700 features raglan sleeves with contrast colors, creating the classic baseball tee look. The diagonal seam from collar to underarm provides enhanced mobility and a sporty aesthetic that differentiates it from standard set-in sleeve tees.

Q: What decoration methods work best on the Gildan 5700?
A: The 5700 accepts screen printing, embroidery, DTF transfers, and HTV exceptionally well. The tubular body construction provides a seamless decoration area, while the contrast sleeves create natural design zones for enhanced visual impact.

Q: Is the Gildan 5700 suitable for athletic team uniforms?
A: Yes, the raglan sleeve construction provides enhanced mobility for athletic activities, making the 5700 ideal for softball teams, baseball leagues, and recreational sports programs. The classic baseball tee design is perfect for team identity.

Q: Can I mix sizes and color combinations in a single order?
A: Absolutely. Joe's USA allows you to mix sizes and color combinations within the same style to meet your specific program needs without minimum quantity restrictions per size or color.

Q: How quickly will my order ship?
A: Most orders ship same-day or next-day from our nationwide warehouse network. We maintain deep inventory across all sizes and color combinations for immediate fulfillment.

Q: Does the Gildan 5700 shrink after washing?
A: Minimal shrinkage occurs when following care instructions (machine wash cold, tumble dry low). The 100% cotton construction is pre-shrunk for dimensional stability.

Q: Is the tear-away label easy to remove?
A: Yes, the recycled high-performing black tear-away label removes cleanly without leaving residue, making it ideal for rebranding and custom labeling applications.

Q: What's the difference between the 5700 and other Gildan raglan tees?
A: The 5700 features Heavy Cotton construction at 5.3 oz with contrast color sleeves and collar. It offers a classic fit with tubular body construction and is part of Gildan's core Heavy Cotton collection known for durability and decoration versatility.