Bayside Unisex USA-Made Midweight T-Shirt | 5040

Description

The Bayside 5040 is the kind of blank that print shops request by name. USA-made 100% cotton at a midweight that sits in the sweet spot — substantial enough to feel like something, light enough to wear year-round. The preshrunk construction means what you print stays where you put it, and the double-needle stitching at the seams handles the stress of real wear without unraveling after a few washes.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels building collections that need to feel premium without the luxury price point. Union print shops with domestic sourcing requirements. Nonprofit organizations running branded campaigns where the tee becomes part of the message. Music venues printing limited runs for shows. Brand founders launching with a product they can stand behind. Screen printers who’ve been burned by inconsistent offshore blanks and want reliability they can count on across production runs.

Decoration

The 100% cotton construction takes screen print ink beautifully — clean coverage, sharp edges, excellent wash durability. DTG prints absorb evenly without the fiber migration issues you get with blends. Embroidery sits well on the midweight fabric without puckering, though keep stitch counts reasonable for a tee. The preshrunk treatment means your decoration won’t distort after the first wash, which matters when you’re printing detailed artwork or small text.

Specifications

• 100% cotton, preshrunk for dimensional stability
• Midweight construction — comfortable without feeling thin
• USA-made — domestic sourcing for union shops and buy-American programs
• Double-needle stitching at sleeves and hem
• Unisex cut with consistent sizing across production runs
• Available in a range of colors for branded programs

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the Bayside 5040?
Screen printing is where this blank shines — the cotton takes plastisol and water-based inks cleanly. DTG works well for detailed full-color artwork. Embroidery is solid for left-chest logos and smaller designs.

Is this good for a streetwear brand launch?
Yes. The USA-made construction and midweight feel give it credibility that cheaper blanks can’t match. It’s a tee customers will actually keep wearing, which is the whole point of branded apparel.

How does the sizing run?
True to size with a classic unisex fit. The preshrunk treatment means minimal change after washing — size for how you want it to fit out of the box.

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 a blank that’s actually made here? Get a quote and let’s talk through your project.