Gildan 980 Softstyle Lightweight T-Shirt | Wholesale Blank Soft Tees

Gildan 980 Softstyle Lightweight T-Shirt — Wholesale Blank Soft Tees for DTG Decorators, Screen Printers, and Bulk Buyers

The Gildan 980 Softstyle Lightweight T-Shirt is Gildan's ultra-lightweight ring-spun cotton blank — built on a 4.5 oz., 100% ring-spun cotton construction that delivers a noticeably softer, lighter hand feel than standard heavyweight cotton tees. The 980 is the go-to wholesale blank soft tee for DTG, screen printing, heat transfer, and retail-quality decoration programs targeting fashion brands, summer event merchandise, and retail apparel accounts that prioritize premium hand feel and a modern lightweight drape. Whether you're running a clothing brand, a pop-up retail program, or a high-volume DTG operation, the Gildan 980 delivers soft-hand performance at a wholesale blank price point.

The 980 sits in the Gildan Softstyle collection alongside the Gildan 64000 Softstyle T-Shirt for programs that need both lightweight and standard-weight soft-hand options in the same Softstyle family. Joe's USA ships from 10 U.S. warehouses with no minimums — so your bulk blank soft tee orders move fast regardless of where your shop is located.

Key Product Specifications

• Style Number: Gildan 980
• Fabric: 4.5 oz., 100% ring-spun cotton (Heather colors: 65/35 polyester/cotton)
• Fit: Modern unisex fit with set-in sleeves
• Construction: High-stitch density for smooth decoration surface; seamless double-needle collar; side-seamed construction
• Label: Tear-away for easy rebranding and private-label programs
• Sizes: S–5XL (size availability varies by color)
• Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Fabric and Construction Overview

The Gildan 980's 4.5 oz. ring-spun cotton construction delivers the lightweight drape and premium soft hand feel that fashion and retail programs demand. Ring-spun yarn produces a stronger, smoother, and softer thread than standard open-end cotton — and the high-stitch density of the 980's construction creates a noticeably finer fabric surface that performs exceptionally well for DTG and screen printing. The lightweight construction makes the 980 ideal for warm-weather programs, summer event merchandise, and retail apparel lines where end-users prefer a lighter, more breathable tee. For decorators running Gildan Softstyle wholesale programs, the 980's consistent ring-spun construction means predictable, premium results across production runs.

The side-seamed construction gives the 980 a more tailored silhouette than traditional tubular tees — a meaningful upgrade for retail-quality apparel programs and fashion brand builds where fit matters alongside decoration quality. The seamless double-needle collar maintains its shape through decoration and repeated washing. The tear-away label keeps the 980 ready for custom neck label programs, making it a clean canvas for Gildan Softstyle private-label builds and branded retail apparel programs.

Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance

The Gildan 980's ring-spun cotton surface and high stitch density create an exceptionally smooth print surface — DTG decorators consistently achieve sharper detail and more vibrant color on the 980 than on standard open-end cotton tees, particularly on lighter colorways. Screen printers benefit from the smooth surface for fine-detail halftone and simulated process prints. For shops running wholesale blank soft tee decoration programs, the 980's consistent fabric construction means predictable ink absorption and cure results across the full color range.

Heat transfer and DTF decorators will find the ring-spun cotton face accepts transfers cleanly. The tear-away label eliminates label removal prep on private-label runs. Whether you're running DTG, screen print, DTF, or heat transfer, the Gildan 980 performs at a premium level for fashion and retail-quality decoration programs where lightweight hand feel and print quality are the primary selling points.

Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages

Joe's USA stocks the Gildan 980 with no minimums — decorators can order single pieces for samples or full case lots for production runs without friction. Shipping from 10 U.S. warehouses keeps fulfillment fast regardless of where your shop is located. For buyers building out a complete soft-hand program, the 980 pairs directly with the Gildan 64000 Softstyle T-Shirt for programs that need both lightweight and standard-weight ring-spun cotton options in the same Softstyle family.

Pair it with the Gildan 64400 Softstyle Long Sleeve for year-round soft-hand program coverage, or add the Gildan 18500 hoodie for a complete layered program from a single brand family.

Shop More Gildan Apparel

64000 | 64400 | 64V00 | 18500 | 18000

• Gildan 64000 Softstyle T-Shirt — The standard-weight Softstyle companion; same ring-spun cotton for programs that need both lightweight and standard-weight soft-hand options.
• Gildan 64400 Softstyle Long Sleeve T-Shirt — Long-sleeve companion in the Softstyle family; same soft-hand ring-spun construction for cold-weather layering and year-round programs.
• Gildan 64V00 Softstyle V-Neck T-Shirt — V-neck neckline option in the Softstyle ring-spun cotton family; ideal for programs that need both crew and V-neck soft-hand options.
• Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt — Hoodie layering option for full program coverage alongside the 980 lightweight tee.
• Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt — Crewneck layering option for coordinated lightweight-tee-and-crewneck program orders.

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