Bayside Unisex USA-Made Fine Jersey T-Shirt | 5000

Description

The Bayside 5000 is the American-made blank that decorators reach for when the job requires fabric weight without compromise. At 6.1oz, this fine jersey sits in the sweet spot — substantial enough to hold screen print ink without distortion, light enough that wearers don’t feel like they’re carrying extra weight. Made in the USA with preshrunk cotton, it delivers the dimensional stability that matters when you’re running 500 pieces and need every single one to come out consistent.

Who Orders It

Streetwear brands building collections that need to survive daily rotation. Nonprofit organizations running annual fundraiser campaigns where the shirt has to last longer than the fiscal year. Union shops and labor organizations that specifically require domestic manufacturing. Music venues ordering staff tees that see nightly wear. Screen printers who’ve had clients come back complaining about shrinkage on cheaper blanks and won’t make that mistake twice.

Decoration

The 6.1oz weight is forgiving for screen printing — ink sits on the surface without bleeding through, and the dense knit gives your squeegee something to push against. DTG prints cleanly on the cotton construction with standard pretreat protocols. Embroidery holds without puckering at standard stitch counts, though the fine jersey knit means you’ll want proper backing on anything over 8,000 stitches. The preshrunk construction means your decorated pieces maintain registration after washing — a detail that matters more than most buyers realize until they’ve dealt with the alternative.

Specifications

• 6.1oz fine jersey construction — 100% preshrunk cotton
• Made in USA
• Double-needle stitching at sleeves and bottom hem
• Unisex regular fit with consistent sizing across runs
• Tear-away label for easy rebranding
• Available in core colorways across S–5XL

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the Bayside 5000?
Screen printing is the natural fit — the 6.1oz weight handles plastisol and water-based inks exceptionally well. DTG works cleanly on the cotton face. Embroidery is solid with proper stabilizer backing.

Is this good for merchandise programs that need to last?
That’s exactly what this blank is built for. The heavier weight and double-needle construction mean these tees survive repeated washing without falling apart or losing shape. It’s why streetwear brands and merch programs with repeat customers choose it.

How does the sizing run?
True to size with a regular unisex fit. The preshrunk construction means what you order is what you get — minimal movement after the first wash.

What’s the minimum order for custom decoration?
We work with programs from 12 pieces. Most decorated apparel programs start at 24–50 pieces. Request a quote and we’ll work with your specific order size.

Ready to build your program on American-made blanks? Get a custom quote and we’ll handle the decoration from our Santa Ana shop.