Gildan 5400 Heavy Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt | Wholesale Blank

Gildan 5400 Heavy Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt — Wholesale Blank Long Sleeve Tees for Screen Printing, Embroidery and Workwear Programs

The Gildan 5400 Heavy Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt is a 5.3 oz US cotton blank built for decorators, workwear programs, and bulk buyers who need the proven durability of the Gildan Heavy Cotton construction in a long sleeve format. Sharing the same fabric and construction as the Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt, the 5400 extends that platform into a long sleeve silhouette — making it a natural choice for cold-weather programs, layering systems, safety apparel, and year-round uniform accounts. Joe's USA stocks the 5400 including ANSI safety colors and ships from a 10-warehouse national network for fast, cost-effective delivery on every order.

Whether you are outfitting a construction crew for fall and winter, building a school spirit wear program that needs long sleeve options, or sourcing for a resale catalog with wholesale Gildan blank apparel, the 5400 provides the blank canvas, the size range, and the price point that high-volume buyers depend on. The double-needle rib collar with Lycra, taped neck and shoulders, and seamless body give it the same durable construction that makes the 5000 one of the most widely used blanks in the decorator market.

Key Product Specifications

• Style Number: 5400
• Brand: Gildan
• Fabric Weight: 5.3 oz/yd² (US)
• Material: 100% US cotton (Sport Grey: 90/10 cotton/poly; Ash Grey: 99/1 cotton/poly)
• Fit: Classic fit, seamless body
• Sleeves: Long sleeve
• Collar: Double-needle rib collar with Lycra for shape retention
• Construction: Taped neck and shoulders, double-needle stitching throughout
• Label: Tear-away label for easy rebranding
• Safety Colors: Available in ANSI-compliant safety green and safety orange colorways
• Sizes: S–5XL
• Decoration: Screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer, DTG compatible
• Use Case: Workwear, safety apparel, school spirit wear, uniform programs, cold-weather layering

Fabric and Construction Overview

The Gildan 5400's 5.3 oz US cotton construction is identical to the proven fabric used in the Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt — the same open-end cotton, the same seamless body, the same taped neck and shoulders. The long sleeve format extends the garment's utility into cooler weather and safety-sensitive environments without changing the fabric performance that decorators and workwear buyers depend on. The double-needle rib collar with Lycra maintains its shape after washing, and the double-needle stitching throughout reinforces the seams at all high-stress points for long-term durability.

The ANSI safety color options — safety green and safety orange — make the 5400 a strong choice for construction, road crew, landscaping, and utility programs that require high-visibility apparel. These colorways meet ANSI/ISEA 107 color requirements for Class 1 background material, making the 5400 a cost-effective base layer option for safety programs that need decorated long sleeve tees. The tear-away label removes cleanly without residue for rebranding programs, and the size range from S to 5XL covers the full spectrum of workwear and team program sizing needs.

For buyers comparing the 5400 to the Gildan 2410 Ultra Cotton Long Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt, the key differences are weight and pocket utility — the 2410 uses a heavier 6 oz ultra cotton construction and adds a left chest pocket, while the 5400 offers the same proven 5.3 oz heavy cotton weight in a clean long sleeve format without a pocket. Both are strong performers for workwear and decoration programs.

Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance

The Gildan 5400 performs identically to the 5000 for screen printing — the same 5.3 oz cotton base, the same seamless body, the same consistent ink adhesion across plastisol and water-based inks on front chest, back, and sleeve placements. Sleeve printing is a common decoration placement on long sleeve tees for spirit wear and team programs, and the 5400's seamless construction provides a clean, consistent surface for both left and right sleeve placements. Decorators running high-volume spirit wear or workwear programs will find the 5400 performs consistently across large print runs with minimal variation between units.

Embroidery shops sourcing blank long sleeve tees for embroidery programs will find the 5400's heavyweight cotton provides excellent stability for left-chest, back, and sleeve placements. The fabric holds a hoop without excessive stretching, and the seamless body eliminates the side seam interruption that can affect embroidery registration on some garments. DTG decorators will find the 100% cotton solid colorways support vibrant, high-resolution output, while the safety color options offer a distinctive base for high-visibility branded apparel. For programs pairing long sleeve tees with short sleeve options, the 5400 and 5000 share the same fabric and construction for seamless program coordination.

Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages

Joe's USA ships the Gildan 5400 from a 10-warehouse network across the United States, which means faster transit times and lower freight costs for decorators and workwear buyers in every region. No minimum order requirements mean you can order exactly what you need without committing to excess inventory — whether you are placing a small run for a local contractor or a large multi-size order for a regional school district spirit wear program. The warehouse network supports consistent availability and reliable fulfillment timelines for repeat accounts.

The 5400's price point is comparable to the 5000, making it an easy add-on for programs that need both short and long sleeve options in the same Gildan Heavy Cotton family. Uniform program managers sourcing coordinating Gildan fleece styles will find the 5400 pairs naturally with the 18500 hoodie and 18000 crewneck for a complete layered workwear or spirit wear system. For decorators building a complete long sleeve program, the 5400 pairs naturally with the Gildan 5000B Youth Heavy Cotton T-Shirt for programs that need adult long sleeve and youth short sleeve coordination in the same cotton weight family.

Shop More Gildan T-Shirts and Apparel

5000 | 2410 | 8000 | 18500 | 5000B

• Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt — same 5.3 oz heavy cotton in short sleeve for programs that need both sleeve lengths
• Gildan 2410 Ultra Cotton Long Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt — 6 oz ultra cotton long sleeve with left chest pocket for workwear utility programs
• Gildan 8000 DryBlend 50/50 T-Shirt — moisture-wicking 50/50 blend tee for performance and active programs
• Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt — matching heavyweight fleece hoodie for cold-weather layering over the 5400
• Gildan 5000B Youth Heavy Cotton T-Shirt — youth sizing in the same Heavy Cotton weight for school and team programs
• Gildan G300 Light Cotton T-Shirt — lighter 4.45 oz soft cotton tee for programs that need a layering base under the 5400

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