Gildan 18500 Unisex Heavy Blend™ Hooded Sweatshirt
8 oz./yd˛ 50/50 cotton/polyester fleece gives this unisex hoodie a soft, durable hand that holds up to repeated printing and wear. Classic fit sits easy through the body. Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord adds warmth, while the front pouch pocket stores small items. Air jet yarn reduces pilling and keeps the surface smooth for decoration.
1x1 rib cuffs and hem with spandex provide stretch and recovery. Double-needle stitching reinforces shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband, and cuffs. Tear-away label leaves a clean finish once decorated. Some heather colors use a 40/60 or 60/40 blend. Safety Green meets ANSI/ISEA 107 high-visibility standards.
Where it gets used
Promotional events, staff uniforms, team gear, and screen-printed merch all use this heavy blend hoodie. The fleece surface takes plastisol, DTG, and embroidery cleanly across a wide color range. It works for outdoor events and cooler-day staff kits where a hood and pocket are practical.
Who it is for
Buyers who need a reliable heavy blend hoodie for decorated orders. Corporate and event teams ordering screen-printed or embroidered sweatshirts in bulk. Anyone who wants the classic Gildan 18500 cut in a blank ready for decoration.
Why they pick this cut
Classic fit offers loose comfort without excess bulk. Heavy 8 oz. fleece holds shape and takes ink well. Double-lined hood and pouch pocket add everyday function. Air jet yarn and spandex rib keep the hand soft and the cuffs from stretching out.
How they use it
Print or embroider logos for events, giveaways, and staff kits. Wear it alone for cooler days or layered under a jacket. The wide size and color range covers mixed groups from one style.
Embroidery and print
Chest, back, and sleeves take clean screen print, DTG, and embroidery. The smooth fleece surface holds ink and thread well. Classic fit keeps design placement consistent across sizes. Decoration is required.
Sizing
Sizes run S through 5XL. Body length measures 27 inches on S up to 34 inches on 5XL. Chest width laid flat ranges from 20 inches on S to 34 inches on 5XL. Sleeve length from center back is 33.5 inches on S up to 40.5 inches on 5XL. Classic fit sits true for most wearers.
Colors and companions
Available in a wide range of solids, heathers, and safety colors including Black, White, Navy, Sport Grey, and many others. Related youth style 18500B.
Available in sizes S-3XL: Azalea, Cherry Red, Garnet, Heather Dark Green, Heather Dark Maroon, Heather Dark Navy, Heather Deep Royal, Mint Green, Old Gold, Orchid, Safety Pink, Violet.
Available in sizes S-4XL: Fan Charcoal Heather, Fan Dark Green, Fan Deep Royal, Neon Blue.
Available in sizes S-5XL: Antique Cherry Red, Antique Sapphire, Cardinale Red, Carolina Blue, Charcoal, Dark Chocolate, Forest, Gold, Graphite Heather, Heliconia, Indigo Blue, Irish Green, Light Blue, Maroon, Military Green, Orange, Purple, Safety Green, Safety Orange, Sapphire.
Available in sizes XS-5XL: Ash, Black, Dark Heather, Light Pink, Navy, Red, Royal, Sand, Sport Grey, White.
Care
Machine wash warm inside out with like colors. Tumble dry medium. Do not iron if decorated. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Safety colors may scorch at high dryer temperatures.
- 8 oz./yd˛ (US) 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Classic fit
- Air jet yarn for softer feel and reduced pilling
- Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord
- Front pouch pocket
- 1x1 rib with spandex at cuffs and hem
- Double-needle stitching
- Tear-away label
- Safety Green compliant with ANSI/ISEA 107
