Independent Trading Co. SS4500 Hoodie vs Gildan 18500 Hoodie

Both are Printful-printed blanks, so the print quality and fulfillment are the same. The Independent Trading Co. SS4500 is the heavier, more premium hoodie: 80/20 cotton-rich fleece with a 100% cotton face, twill neck tape and split-stitch seams, which is why it holds up better over time and takes screen prints and DTG cleanly. The Gildan 18500 is the lighter, cheaper-feeling classic: 50/50 air-jet yarn, a double-lined hood, a pouch pocket and more sizes and colors. Owners of the SS4500 describe it as a step up in softness and structure; the 18500 is the familiar budget workhorse that pills less than older Gildan blends but feels thinner.

• Choose the Independent Trading Co. SS4500 if you want a heavier, cotton-rich hoodie that feels premium, holds its shape and takes detailed prints well.
• Choose the Gildan 18500 if you want a lighter, widely known hoodie with a double-lined hood, a pouch pocket and more size and color options.