Bayside Unisex USA-Made Heavyweight T-Shirt | 5100

Description

The Bayside 5100 is the blank you reach for when domestic manufacturing matters. At 6.1oz of 100% cotton, this is a genuinely heavyweight tee — the kind that holds its shape after fifty washes and takes screen print ink like it was made for it. Because it was. Sewn in the USA with the kind of construction standards that justify the price point: seamless collar, double-needle stitching throughout, and fabric density that prints don’t sink through.

Who Orders It

Union print shops spec the 5100 because it meets domestic sourcing requirements without compromise on print quality. Nonprofits and advocacy organizations choose it when the made-in-USA story matters to their members. Schools and athletic boosters order it for fundraiser tees that parents actually want to wear. Breweries and restaurants with American-made brand positioning use it for staff and merch programs. Veterans organizations and civic groups order it when authenticity isn’t negotiable.

Decoration

This is a screen printer’s blank. The heavyweight cotton accepts plastisol and water-based inks cleanly, with minimal bleed-through even on darker colorways. The dense weave means you can run higher mesh counts without losing detail. Embroidery works well on the 5100 — the fabric weight supports stitch counts up to 12,000 without puckering, though you’ll want proper backing on larger designs. DTG prints cleanly on the lighter colorways; pretreatment shows slightly more on the heavier fabric than it would on a ring-spun midweight.

Specifications

• 6.1oz heavyweight 100% cotton construction
• Made in USA — sewn domestically
• Seamless collar for clean print placement
• Double-needle stitching on sleeves and hem
• Classic unisex fit with generous sizing
• Available in an extensive color range for program flexibility

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the Bayside 5100?
Screen printing is where this blank shines. The heavyweight cotton holds ink without bleed-through, and the fabric weight means prints feel substantial rather than sitting on top of the garment. It’s also solid for embroidery up to about 12,000 stitches with proper stabilization.

Is this actually made in the USA?
Yes. Bayside manufactures the 5100 domestically, which is why it’s the standard spec for union shops and programs with domestic sourcing requirements. If made-in-USA matters to your organization or customer base, this is the blank that delivers without compromise.

How does the sizing run?
The 5100 runs in a classic American cut — slightly boxier and more generous than fashion-fit blanks. If your team is used to fitted retail tees, consider sizing down. For traditional workwear fit, order true to size.

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 a USA-made merch program that prints clean and lasts? Get a custom quote from our team.