About Gildan 18500B - Heavy Blend™ Youth Hooded Sweatshirt:
Keep young wearers warm and comfortable with the Gildan 18500B Heavy Blend™ Youth Hooded Sweatshirt, a trusted staple for schools, sports teams, and youth programs across Canada. Perfect for custom printing and embroidery, this hoodie offers a soft cotton-poly blend, durable stitching, and a pre-shrunk design that maintains its shape through repeated wear and washing. Its smooth surface ensures crisp, vibrant prints—ideal for boutiques, corporate merch lines, and print shops creating youth apparel collections.
Fabric:
8 oz./yd² (US), 13.5 oz./L yd (CA)
50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles
Heather colours: 40/60 cotton/polyester
2-end midweight fleece fabric
Air jet yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling
Features:
Classic fit
Double-lined hood with no drawcord
Double-needle stitching at shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband, and cuffs
Front pouch pocket
1 x 1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recovery