Gildan Measurements for DTF Print Placement: G500, G2000, G640, G18000, G18500 + Youth
Lay-flat garment measurements and DTF print sizes for the Gildan styles decoration shops press most: the G500 Heavy Cotton, G2000 Ultra Cotton, G640 Softstyle, G18000 Heavy Blend crewneck, G18500 Hooded Sweatshirt, G540 Heavy Cotton long sleeve, and the youth and toddler tees.
Body width and body length values reflect Gildan’s published "lay flat" measurements from the official Gildan style guide, shown in both inches and centimeters. Decoration shops can use these dimensions directly for DTF print placement.
Helping a customer pick a size? Use the Gildan shirt size chart for body-measurement ranges, women’s and youth sizes, and whether Gildan shirts run big or small.
What size DTF print fits a Gildan shirt?
On a Gildan adult tee (G500, G2000, G640), a full-chest DTF print of about 11 inches wide fits every size from Medium up: a Medium lays flat at 20 inches wide, a Large at 22, and an XL at 24. Drop to about 10 × 10 inches on a Small (18 inches wide), and keep left-chest logos at 3–4 inches. The tables below give each style’s width and length in inches and centimeters, and the print-area table near the bottom lists front, left-chest, and back sizes by adult size.
Fitting a customer rather than a transfer? The Gildan shirt size chart covers body-measurement ranges, the women’s and youth cuts, and whether Gildan runs big or small.
Body chest is the wearer’s actual chest measurement that comfortably fits the labeled size. Garment width is the lay-flat measurement from side seam to side seam at the chest — this is what decoration shops actually use for print placement. Garment length is from the high point of the shoulder to the hem.
A Large G500 has a 22-inch garment width — your full-chest DTF print at the standard 11-inch width sits centered with about 5.5 inches of margin per side.
Adult garment measurements
Gildan G500 / 5000 Heavy Cotton Adult T-Shirt Measurements
| Size | Body Chest (in) | Width (in) | Length (in) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 34–36 | 18 | 28 | 46 | 71 |
| M | 38–40 | 20 | 29 | 51 | 74 |
| L | 42–44 | 22 | 30 | 56 | 76 |
| XL | 46–48 | 24 | 31 | 61 | 79 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 26 | 32 | 66 | 81 |
| 3XL | 54–56 | 28 | 33 | 71 | 84 |
| 4XL | 58–60 | 30 | 34 | 76 | 86 |
| 5XL | 62–64 | 32 | 35 | 81 | 89 |
The G500 (sometimes referenced as Gildan 5000) is the most-decorated t-shirt blank in the United States. Print area for a full chest design is typically 11 inches wide × 12 inches tall, leaving roughly 3.5 inches of margin on the smallest adult size.
Gildan G2000 / 2000 Ultra Cotton Adult T-Shirt Measurements
| Size | Body Chest (in) | Width (in) | Length (in) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 34–36 | 18 | 28 | 46 | 71 |
| M | 38–40 | 20 | 29 | 51 | 74 |
| L | 42–44 | 22 | 30 | 56 | 76 |
| XL | 46–48 | 24 | 31 | 61 | 79 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 26 | 32 | 66 | 81 |
| 3XL | 54–56 | 28 | 33 | 71 | 84 |
| 4XL | 58–60 | 30 | 34 | 76 | 86 |
| 5XL | 62–64 | 32 | 35 | 81 | 89 |
Slightly heavier than the G500 with a denser cotton hand-feel. Most adult-size body measurements match the G500 within ½ inch. DTF transfer behavior is essentially identical between G500 and G2000.
Gildan G640 / 64000 Softstyle Adult T-Shirt Measurements
| Size | Body Chest (in) | Width (in) | Length (in) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 30–32 | 16 | 27 | 41 | 69 |
| S | 34–36 | 18 | 28 | 46 | 71 |
| M | 38–40 | 20 | 29 | 51 | 74 |
| L | 42–44 | 22 | 30 | 56 | 76 |
| XL | 46–48 | 24 | 31 | 61 | 79 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 26 | 32 | 66 | 81 |
| 3XL | 54–56 | 28 | 33 | 71 | 84 |
| 4XL | 58–60 | 30 | 34 | 76 | 86 |
| 5XL | 62–64 | 32 | 35 | 81 | 89 |
Lighter and more tailored than the G500 — side-seam construction and 4.5 oz ring-spun cotton give it a closer, less boxy drape, even though its published lay-flat chest width and body length match the G500 at every size. Popular for retail-style fashion tees. The finer ring-spun surface handles fine-detail DTF artwork better than open-end cotton.
Gildan G18000 Heavy Blend Adult Crewneck Sweatshirt Measurements
| Size | Body Chest (in) | Width (in) | Length (in) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 34–36 | 20 | 26 | 51 | 66 |
| M | 38–40 | 22 | 27 | 56 | 69 |
| L | 42–44 | 24 | 28 | 61 | 71 |
| XL | 46–48 | 26 | 29 | 66 | 74 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 28 | 30 | 71 | 76 |
| 3XL | 54–56 | 30 | 31 | 76 | 79 |
| 4XL | 58–60 | 32 | 32 | 81 | 81 |
| 5XL | 62–64 | 34 | 33 | 86 | 84 |
The G18000 is a crewneck sweatshirt (no hood). For DTF, press at a slightly lower temperature than 100% cotton to avoid scorching the polyester component. Standard chest print area is 12 inches wide × 12 inches tall.
Gildan G18500 Heavy Blend Adult Hooded Sweatshirt Measurements
| Size | Body Chest (in) | Width (in) | Length (in) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 34–36 | 20 | 27 | 51 | 69 |
| M | 38–40 | 22 | 28 | 56 | 71 |
| L | 42–44 | 24 | 29 | 61 | 74 |
| XL | 46–48 | 26 | 30 | 66 | 76 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 28 | 31 | 71 | 79 |
| 3XL | 54–56 | 30 | 32 | 76 | 81 |
| 4XL | 58–60 | 32 | 33 | 81 | 84 |
| 5XL | 62–64 | 34 | 34 | 86 | 86 |
The G18500 is the hooded version of the G18000 — same fabric and body width, 1 inch longer in body length, with a 2-ply hood and front kangaroo pocket. The pocket placement affects available chest print area; designs typically print 10–11 inches wide × 10 inches tall to clear the pocket seam.
Gildan G540 / 5400 Heavy Cotton Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt Measurements
| Size | Body Chest (in) | Width (in) | Length (in) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 34–36 | 18 | 28 | 46 | 71 |
| M | 38–40 | 20 | 29 | 51 | 74 |
| L | 42–44 | 22 | 30 | 56 | 76 |
| XL | 46–48 | 24 | 31 | 61 | 79 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 26 | 32 | 66 | 81 |
| 3XL | 54–56 | 28 | 33 | 71 | 84 |
The long-sleeve counterpart to the G500. Body width and body length match the G500 at every size. Gildan does not publish a single lay-flat sleeve-length figure in its standard style chart, so we omit it rather than estimate; sleeve prints typically run 3–4 inches wide × 12–14 inches tall.
Youth & toddler garment measurements
Gildan G500B / 5000B Heavy Cotton Youth T-Shirt Measurements
| Size | Body Chest (in) | Width (in) | Length (in) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (4) | 24 | 16 | 20.5 | 41 | 52 |
| S (6–8) | 26–28 | 17 | 22 | 43 | 56 |
| M (10–12) | 30–32 | 18 | 23.5 | 46 | 60 |
| L (14–16) | 34 | 19 | 25 | 48 | 64 |
| XL (18–20) | 36 | 20 | 26.5 | 51 | 67 |
Youth measurements for the G500B Heavy Cotton (Gildan labels these sizes YXS through YXL). Numeric ages (e.g., "10–12") map to body width and length values. A youth XL (18–20) has a 20-inch body width, the same as an adult Medium, but a shorter body.
Gildan 5100P Heavy Cotton Toddler T-Shirt Measurements
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2T | 11 | 15 | 28 | 38 |
| 3T | 12 | 16 | 30 | 41 |
| 4T | 13 | 17 | 33 | 43 |
| 5T | 14 | 18 | 36 | 46 |
Toddler sizes for the Gildan 5100P Heavy Cotton Toddler T-Shirt (there is no Gildan style literally numbered "5T" — that is a size). Standard DTF print placement is centered on the chest at approximately 6–8 inches wide. CPSIA-certified DTF inks are recommended for any apparel sold for children under 12.
DTF print area by Gildan adult size
| Adult Size | Garment Width | Full Chest Print | Left-Chest Logo | Back of Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18" | 10" × 10" | 3" × 3" | 12" × 14" |
| M | 20" | 11" × 11" | 3.5" × 3.5" | 12" × 14" |
| L | 22" | 11" × 12" | 4" × 4" | 12" × 14" |
| XL | 24" | 12" × 12" | 4" × 4" | 12" × 14" |
| 2XL | 26" | 13" × 12" | 4" × 4" | 13" × 14" |
| 3XL | 28" | 14" × 12" | 4" × 4" | 14" × 14" |
Print area recommendations assume a standard centered chest placement with 3–4 inches of margin from collar and neckline. For tagless or oversized graphic styles, designs can scale 1–2 inches larger in each dimension.
Measurements above reflect the Gildan published style guide as of 2026-10-04. Gildan occasionally updates measurements between manufacturing runs.
For bulk-decoration orders where a half-inch matters, always verify the current Gildan official style page for the specific style code before pressing.
Gildan print placement questions
How big should a DTF print be on a Gildan t-shirt?
For a full-front chest print on a Gildan adult tee (G500, G2000, G640), most shops use about 10 × 10 inches on a Small, 11 × 11 inches on a Medium, 11 × 12 inches on a Large, and 12 × 12 inches on an XL, scaling up to 14 × 12 inches on a 3XL. Those sizes leave several inches of margin inside the 18- to 28-inch lay-flat width. Back prints commonly run 12 × 14 inches across Small through XL.
What is the chest print area on a Gildan Large t-shirt?
A Gildan Large (G500, G2000, G640) has a 22-inch body width. The standard full-chest print area for DTF is typically 11 inches wide × 12 inches tall, centered horizontally about 3.5 inches below the collar. A left-chest pocket-style print runs 3–4 inches square, positioned roughly 7–8 inches down from the shoulder seam and 4–5 inches in from the side seam.
How big should a front print be on a Gildan hoodie?
The G18500 hooded sweatshirt has a front kangaroo pocket, so chest designs typically print 10–11 inches wide × 10 inches tall to clear the pocket seam. The G18000 crewneck has no pocket, so a standard chest print of 12 × 12 inches fits.
Do Gildan shirts work for DTF transfers?
Yes. Gildan’s 100% cotton styles (G500, G2000, G640, G540) and 50/50 blends (G18000, G18500) are the most commonly used blanks for DTF in the United States. DTF press temperature for 100% cotton Gildan is typically 305–320°F for 12–15 seconds, with a 10-second cooling pause before peel. For the 50/50 blend hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, drop press temperature to 285–295°F to avoid scorching the polyester component. The DTF temperature and time chart covers the full press-setting matrix.
Related references
Standard DTF print placement and design sizes — adult, youth, toddler, and product-specific placements.
View placementsPress settings by fabric — 100% cotton, polyester, 50/50 blends, tri-blends.
Open referenceVerified DTF printer picks for cotton and blend t-shirt production.
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