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Gildan 18500 Unisex Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

Gildan 18500 Unisex Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

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  • Last seen at $12.24 at DTFSheet.com on Nov 8.

Our take on the Gildan 18500 Unisex Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

The Gildan 18500 is a unisex pullover hoodie made from a cotton-polyester fleece blend, sold as a blank for decoration. It is the workhorse of the custom apparel trade: print shops, DTF and DTG providers, screen printers and embroiderers stock it because it takes transfers, ink and embroidery well and holds up through repeated heat pressing. Against softer retail hoodies it feels heavier and stiffer, and the fit runs roomy, but it is the standard blank that decorators compare everything else to. Shoppers buying it plain get a durable, warm everyday hoodie rather than a fashion piece.

Best forPrint shops and apparel decorators stocking blanksSmall businesses ordering custom branded hoodiesDTF, DTG and screen printing providersAnyone wanting a warm, durable plain hoodie
Pros
  • Cotton-poly fleece blend takes DTF, DTG, screen print and embroidery well
  • Heavyweight feel that holds shape and warmth
  • Unisex cut with a roomy fit that suits layering
  • Drawstring hood and front pouch pocket as standard
  • Consistent sizing across batches, which decorators rely on
Cons
  • Stiffer and less soft than premium retail hoodies
  • Boxy, loose fit that some find too big
  • Fleece pills and sheds on the inside over time
  • Plain finish looks utilitarian without decoration

Gildan 18500 Unisex Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Decorators and buyers treat the 18500 as a dependable blank: it prints cleanly, survives heat pressing and washes without major shrinkage. Complaints center on the rough initial feel and the loose, boxy cut.

What people mention
  • PrintabilityPraisedDecorators say transfers, ink and embroidery adhere cleanly and hold up.
  • FitCriticisedBuyers find the cut loose and boxy, so many size down.
  • Fabric feelMixedIt is warm and substantial but stiff and rough until broken in.
  • DurabilityPraisedOwners report it keeps its shape and color after many washes.
  • PillingCriticisedThe inside fleece sheds and pills over time.
  • ValuePraisedReviewers call it a solid heavyweight hoodie for the money.

About the Gildan 18500 Unisex Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

The Gildan 18500 is a unisex hooded sweatshirt sold blank, with no print or design on it. It is made for decorating.

It can be decorated with DTF transfers, DTG printing, screen printing, embroidery or a heat press.

Brand
Gildan
Style number
18500
Type
Hooded sweatshirt (hoodie)
Fit
Unisex
Decoration methods
DTF transfers, DTG, screen printing, embroidery, heat press

Questions and answers

Is the Gildan 18500 good for DTF and DTG printing?
Yes. It is a standard blank for DTF transfers, DTG, screen printing and embroidery, and the cotton-poly blend takes heat-press transfers well.
How does the 18500 fit compared with other hoodies?
It is a unisex, roomy cut that runs large and boxy. Many buyers size down for a closer fit, especially women.
Is it soft enough to wear without decoration?
It is warm and durable but stiffer and rougher than premium retail hoodies when new. It softens after a few washes.
Does it shrink in the wash?
The cotton-poly blend limits shrinkage compared with all-cotton fleece, though some owners report slight tightening after hot washes. Cold washing and low heat help.
What features does the hoodie have?
It has a drawstring hood, a front pouch pocket and ribbed cuffs and hem. It is a pullover, not a zip-up.
How does it compare with the Gildan 18000?
The 18000 is the crewneck version of the same Heavy Blend line. The 18500 adds a hood and pouch pocket for the same heavyweight feel.
Where is the Gildan 18500 Unisex Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt cheapest?
At DTFSheet.com, for $12.24, as of our latest check.

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