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Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

Printed or embroidered in Milton, WA since 1977

Live per-piece pricing below.

Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt in Black, front on model

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“A special shoutout to Taneisha who just helped me complete a very large custom embroidery project for my organization. All of the products came out better than I could have expected.”

Decoration pricing

Three quick questions, one live price — it includes the garment and decoration, straight from our pricing system.

Why teams pick the 18500

The Gildan Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt is the classic heavyweight crew hoodie — roomy, warm, and built to survive the truck, the shop floor, and the wash. It takes our printed safety stripes well, and the double-lined hood and front pouch pocket hold their shape after months of wear.

Decorating the Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

  • Screen printing: the 18500 takes one to four ink colors per design.
  • DTG printing: no screens and no color limit; on the 18500's blend fabric the print has a softer, vintage look.
  • DTF transfers: full-color transfers that are great on blends, pressed onto the 18500 in our shop.
  • Embroidery: the 18500 with a stitched logo, up to 10K stitches included in the price.

Logo placements

Logo placements for the 18500: Left chest, Center front, Full front, Back, Center back, Front + back. Each one is priced live below.

18500 questions

Can you DTG print the 18500?
Yes. The fabric is a blend, so the print has a softer, vintage look.
Is there a youth version of the 18500?
Yes: the 18000B (youth).
What sizes does the 18500 come in?
XS–5XL (adult).
How fast can I get the 18500?
You see a digital proof before we decorate anything, and most orders ship in 7–10 business days.

18500 at a glance

  • Fabric: 60/40 poly/cotton
  • Sizes: XS–5XL (adult)
  • Colors: 46 colors, including Orchid, Mint Green and Azalea
  • Order size: Small orders are fine, and the live price below shows any small-order fee up front.
  • Proof and shipping: A digital proof comes before any decorating; most orders ship within 7–10 business days.

18500 specifications (from SanMar)

  • 60/40 poly/cotton (Heathers)
  • Double-needle stitching at waistband and cuffs
  • Double-lined hood with dyed-to-match drawcord
  • 1x1 rib knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
  • Front pouch pocket
  • Safety Green is compliant with ANSI/ISEA 107 high-visibility standards
  • Recycled, high-performing black tear-away label