Gildan 18500 Blank Hoodie for Custom Printing

The Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend™ Pullover Hoodie is the benchmark blank for custom hooded sweatshirt programs — a full 8 oz, 50/50 cotton-polyester construction with a double-lined hood, pouch pocket, and set-in sleeves that provide the weight and structure decorators and print shops need for consistent DTF and screen-print results. Available in sizes S through 5XL across 15 colorways, it handles everything from small-batch custom orders to large-volume athletic and organizational programs.

Key Features of the Gildan 18500

• 8 oz 50/50 cotton-polyester Heavy Blend fleece construction for weight and warmth

• Double-lined hood for structure and consistent shape through washing

• Pouch pocket with double-needle stitching throughout

• 1x1 athletic rib knit cuffs and waistband with spandex for recovery

• Set-in sleeves for cleaner sleeve seam placement and consistent fit

• Preshrunk fleece to prevent post-production size shift

• Available in 15 colorways: Black, White, Ash, Navy, Sand, Sport Grey, Red, Royal, Charcoal, Dark Heather, Military Green, Safety Green, Graphite Heather, Light Pink, Forest Green

• Sizes S through 5XL

The Standard for Custom Hoodie Programs Across the Northeast

The 18500's 8 oz fleece weight makes it the right call for fall and winter custom apparel programs that need a garment that holds up through regular wear. School spirit programs, athletic team hoodies, corporate branded outerwear, and Greek organization merchandise all rely on the 18500 because the weight communicates quality without moving into premium pricing territory.

The double-lined hood maintains its shape after repeated pressing and washing — a practical consideration for any production shop applying DTF transfers or embroidery to hooded garments. Set-in sleeves mean the sleeve seam falls at a consistent position across sizes, which matters when placing side or sleeve artwork that needs to align across a mixed-size run.

Compatible Printing and Decoration Methods

The Gildan 18500 accepts the following decoration methods:

• DTF transfers (chest, back, and sleeve placements)

• Screen printing

• Embroidery (chest, hood, and sleeve)

• Heat transfer vinyl

• DTG printing

Order Gildan 18500 Blank Hoodies at DTF Jersey

DTF Jersey stocks the Gildan 18500 across all 15 colorways and the full S through 5XL size range. Order blanks for your decoration program or combine with our DTF transfer service. Shipping throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and the Northeast.

All Blank orders of $200 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $200 will qualify for the following shipping options:

UPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $9.95
UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $16.95
UPS Standard Overnight (1 Day): $39.95
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.

Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 45 days of receiving your order to submit a request for a refund or return.

Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.

Warm your heat press to 280-300 F / 155-160 C
Medium pressure for 9-13 seconds.
Pressure 6 KG
Allow 10 seconds to cool before peeling
Cold Peel / Hot Peel

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