Gildan Mens G2000 Ultra Cotton Adult T-Shirt, 2-Pack

I bought these to replace shirts I’ve been wearing for nearly a decade that have stretched beyond recognition and were covered in holes. I enjoy wearing loose t-shirts while lounging indoors, and finding shirts that “fit” can be difficult for me as I’m very wide. Usually when I get a shirt that fits well on my shoulders, it’s like a tarp everywhere else.

These were a pleasant surprise. They fit alright on my shoulders and the length goes down to the edge of my stomach. They could stand to be an inch or two longer, but it’s nice to wear a shirt that doesn’t make me feel like I’m recreating a camping experience.

As expected this shirt is heavy %100 cotton. It is what I was hoping for. I usually wear a LG to XL (I have broad shoulders and am carrying extra weight around the middle and chest). After reading other reviews I decided to buy 3packs of 2XL hoping they would shrink to my size. I added some pictures to show the side to side shrinkage (about an inch after 1 wash in warm water and heavy dryer setting. I was sick of getting that thin material in all the t-shirts from the big W and other stores. They are still a bit big but I know that after a couple more washes they will fit better. I wanted a heavier material for work and also to hide a bit of gut until I lose the weight. Because these are %100 cotton after time I’m guessing they might need folding or ironing (I only hang my t’s and they didn’t need after 1 wash). They have double stitching and a good quality neck…no stretching so far. The colour in 2 of the pics looks grayish but all six shirts were black (it was just the flash).

I recommend these T-shirts. I am 5’8″ and 140″, I do not like tight T-shirts so I bought a large. I am happy with it, although I am sure that a medium would have worked.

I will compare the Gilden T-shirt with the Fruit of the Loom Platinum that you will see at Wal-Mart.

Pro – The Gilden appears to be better built and the sizing was consistent on the two T-shirts that came in the package. The neck was smaller, without being tight. I am guessing that fabric around the neck will not wrinkle up, unlike many Fruit of the Looms. There were no loose threads, unlike many Fruit of the Loom. Gilden has heavier fabric, which is better most of the year where I live (east Tennessee). I do not want a see-through T-shirt. Also, no one who sees me would want me wearing a see-through T-shirt.

Con – The Fruit of the Loom is much softer after a first washing. I washed the Gildan T-shirt in warm water with two minutes in the dryer on Energy-Saving. Gilden has a tag which is not as good as Fruit of the Loom (no tag). I cut the tag out without any problem and now the Gilden is fine. Gilden is slightly more expensive but both brands are inexpensive.

Neutral – Neither brand bleeds color. I have only washed the Gilden one time so I do not know whether it will fade. My Fruit of the Loom T-shirts fade but it takes many washes for that to occur.

I hope that this review is helpful to you.

Update – June 2, 2020. The Gildan T-shirts that I bought previously held up reasonably well for the money. They did not shrink. They did not fade. However, they did not get softer. Washing was on warm and drying was three minutes on energy saver.

I purchased some more Gildans to replace the ones that wore out. I have not washed them yet. I bought Galapagos Blue and Orange in Large size. Both are 100% cotton. The necks seem smaller than the Fruit of the Loom Platinums that I own. I like that because I have a small head so I don’t need a big neck. I am still 5’8″ and 140 pounds and the Large is comfortable for me. A medium would probably fit me better; however, I like a looser-fitting T-shirt.

I will let you know how well the new Gildans do after washing in warm water and drying for three minutes on energy saving heat.

Notably, I have some old Fruit of the Loom T-shirts (like ten years or more) which are reasonably thick, reasonably soft, and still going strong after all this time. I wish that I had bought more of them.

June 10, 2020 – After one wash in warm water and three minutes in the dryer, the new Gildans did not shrink or fade. Also, the necks did not stretch. However, the T-shirts did not become softer. Therefore, three out of the four results were good and one result was neutral.

September 20, 2020 – After multiple washings in warm water and three minutes in the dryer on “energy saving”, the verdict is the same. Good – the T-shirts did not shrink or fade and the necks did not stretch. Bad – The T-shirts did not get any softer. One other note – the tags on the T-shirts would be very annoying to wear so I cut the tags out.

November 22, 2020 – The first thing to go bad on these T-shirts has been that the necks have stretched slightly. The stretching was not terrible but it is noticeable (at least to me). Nevertheless, I would give the T-shirts 4.5 stars. They do seem a little but softer or maybe I am getting more used to them. They do not feel scratchy to me. They have not faded or shrunk. I definitely like them much better than the ultra-thin Fruit of the Loom Platinum.

November 28, 2020 – I have purchased only Large-size Gildan T-shirts. I am very happy that the sizing has been very consistent. Gildan has much better quality control than Fruit of the Loom.

March 11, 2021 – I have revised the rating to a five stars. The T-shirts have gotten soft after probably 10 – 12 washings. The necks have stretched slightly but not very much. I am picky about that so I may notice that more than most people would. I dry the T-shirts by putting them in the dryer on energy saving setting for three minutes and then laying them on a bamboo drying rack. I do NOT dry them by putting them on hangers. The T-shirts still look great with no fading. I wear them frequently and enjoy the various colors.

September 16, 2021 – The T-shirts are still doing well. One note, I think that the 6.0 weight fabric is much better than the 5.3 weight fabric. I bought some 5.3 weight lime green T-shirts to try to make myself more visible when walking. The necks have sagged after four washes. They served the purpose for the summer. However, I would not buy the 5.3 ounce again. The 6.0 ounce T-shirts have maintained their shape with minimal neck sagging or crinkling.

Il est assez léger pour se porter aisément sous un polo ou une chemise, mais est suffisamment épais pour être porté seul également.T-shirt simple et parfait pour porter à la maison ou la fin de semaine! Tissu de qualité, la couleur reçue reflète celle commandée.

Le col ne se déforme pas et le chandail reprend bien sa forme après le lavage. Tolère la laveuse et la sécheuse sans problème! À voir si cela perdure dans le temps.

Très satisfait!

Yo la usé para un vestido oversized
Quedo muy bien
La calidad es excelente, muy bien el color y material!

The material feels like good quality, especially for the price. It’s a bit on the thick side, which is good for durability, but not so much for breathability. Not sure if this is an ideal t-shirt for a hot summer day.

The fit isn’t bad. It’s a little tight for my taste, but still wearable. The neck is a bit narrow, but not too, too bad (not uncomfortable).

The colour (yellow) is extremely vibrant. I quite like it, but it may be a bit too in your face for some people.