Bayside Unisex USA-Made Performance T-Shirt | 5300

Description

The Bayside 5300 carries the weight and construction quality that made Bayside a name in American-made blanks. This is 100% cotton with the kind of heft that feels substantial from the first wear — not the tissue-thin fabric that falls apart after a few wash cycles. Reinforced seams throughout mean this tee handles the demands of work environments, athletic programs, and high-turnover merch inventories without losing its shape.

Who Orders It

Union print shops specify Bayside for the USA-made sourcing and the fabric durability their clients expect. School districts order it for staff shirts and athletics because it survives industrial laundering. Service industry programs — landscaping crews, maintenance teams, warehouse operations — choose the 5300 when they need a shirt that holds up to physical work. Nonprofits running workforce development programs appreciate the American manufacturing story alongside the practical durability.

Decoration

The 100% cotton construction makes this an ideal screen printing blank — ink lays flat and cures predictably with no synthetic content to worry about. The heavier fabric weight means you can run higher mesh counts without bleed-through on the reverse side. Embroidery works well on the reinforced collar and chest areas. For DTG, the natural cotton fiber accepts water-based inks cleanly with good color saturation and soft hand-feel.

Specifications

• 100% cotton construction
• Made in USA
• Reinforced seams for extended durability
• Unisex fit with standard sizing
• Available in multiple colorways
• Adult size range

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the Bayside 5300?
Screen printing is the natural fit — the 100% cotton takes plastisol and water-based inks beautifully. The heavier weight fabric also supports embroidery without puckering. DTG prints with excellent color depth on the cotton fiber.

Is this good for work uniform programs?
Yes. The reinforced seam construction and heavier cotton weight are built for exactly this application. It handles industrial washing better than lighter promotional blanks.

How does the sizing run?
The 5300 runs true to standard US sizing. Unisex fit with a traditional cut — not slim, not oversized. Order your normal 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 uniform or merch program? Get your custom quote on the Bayside 5300 today.