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G185B Gildan Youth 7.75 oz. Heavy Blend™ 50/50 Hood
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The blank G185B Gildan Youth 7.75 oz. Heavy Blend™ 50/50 Hood is a dependable youth sweatshirt option designed for teams, schools, camps, clubs, and branded apparel programs. Its midweight fleece feel makes it suitable for everyday wear while offering the consistency needed for uniform decoration and group outfitting.
Made with a 50% cotton, 50% polyester blend, this youth hooded sweatshirt balances softness, durability, and shape retention. The air jet yarn creates a smooth, low-pill surface that supports clean screen printing, heat transfer, embroidery, and other branding applications.
Built with practical youth-friendly details, the G185B includes a double-lined hood, pouch pocket, and no drawcord for added safety. Reinforced stitching and athletic rib trim help it stand up to repeated wear, making it a strong blank for wholesale decoration and custom apparel programs.
Features
- 7.75 oz. Heavy Blend™ fleece construction
- 50% cotton, 50% polyester fabric blend
- Air jet yarn for a smooth, low-pill printing surface
- Double-needle stitching throughout for added durability
- Double-lined hood for structure and warmth
- No drawcord for added youth safety
- Front pouch pocket
- 1x1 athletic rib cuffs and waistband with spandex for improved stretch and recovery
Q&A
Q: Is the G185B suitable for custom printing?
A: Yes, the air jet yarn creates a smooth, low-pill surface that works well for screen printing, heat transfers, and other decoration methods.
Q: What makes this hoodie a good choice for youth programs?
A: It offers durable construction, comfortable fleece fabric, a pouch pocket, and a no-drawcord hood design for added safety.
Q: What is the fabric composition of this sweatshirt?
A: The G185B is made from a 50% cotton, 50% polyester blend for a balance of softness, durability, and printability.
Gildan 18500B Specs and Measurements
| Sizes | Body Length | Body Length Tolerance | Body Width | Body Width Tolerance | Chest Tolerance | Chest Width (laid Flat) | Numerical Sizes | Sizes | Sizes (us) | Sleeve Length (from Center Back) | Sleeve Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Small | 19.75 | +/-1 | 16 | 1 | +/-1 | 16 | 4 | 6-8 | 6-8 | 23.5 | +/-1 |
| Small | 21.25 | +/-1 | 17 | 1 | +/-1 | 17 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 10-12 | 26.5 | +/-1 |
| Medium | 22.5 | +/-1 | 18 | 1 | +/-1 | 18 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 14-16 | 27.75 | +/-1 |
| Large | 24 | +/-1 | 19 | 1 | +/-1 | 19 | 14-16 | 18-20 | 18-20 | 30.25 | +/-1 |
| Extra Large | 25.5 | +/-1 | 20 | 1 | +/-1 | 20 | 18-20 | 22-24 | 22-24 | 33 | +/-1 |
Alternate Skus:
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8 oz./yd² (US) 13.5 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singlesThe Heavy Blend collection is now made with finer yarns and new MVS Air spinning technology, that improves the fabric by reducing pilling, enhancing durability and creating a smoother printing surface.Classic fitDouble-lined hood 1 x 1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recoveryPouch pocketTear away labelCPSIA Tracking Label CompliantProud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust ProtocolMade with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyesThis product meets the following Sustainable Style subcategories:Sustainable Manufacturing: This product meets the OEKO-TEX Standard 100.Socially Conscious Manufacturing: This product was made in a facility that utilizes the Higg Index and has implemented Level 2 practices or above, was made by a mill who partnered with Fair Labor Association and was made in a facility that is WRAP certified.
Kids will have fun playing all day in this hooded sweatshirt. Double-lined hood, no drawcords. Pouch pocket. 1x1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recovery. Seamless. Classic fit. Transitioning to black recycled tear away label. CPSIA tracking label compliant. Fabrication: 8 oz. (271g), 50/50 US cotton/polyester, fleece. Pre-shrunk. MVS Air spinning technology, to reducing pilling, enhance durability and create a smoother printing surface. Fiber content varies by color. Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes.
8-ounce 50/50 cotton/poly Double-needle stitching at waistband and cuffs Double-lined hood No drawcord at hood 1x1 rib knit cuffs and waistband with spandex Front pouch pocket Recycled high-performing black tear-away label
8 oz./yd² (US) 13.5 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles
The Heavy Blend collection is made with a finer, high quality face yarn that provides a smoother printing surface and helps reduce pilling.
Classic fitDouble-lined hood 1 x 1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recoveryPouch pocketTear away labelCPSIA Tracking Label CompliantResponsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.
Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton
8 oz | 50% US cotton/50% polyester preshrunk fleece knit | Spun yarn for softer feel and reduced pilling | Double-lined hood | Double-needle stitching at shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband and cuffs | Double-needle pouch pocket for added reinforcement | 1x1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recovery | Classic fit tubular body | CPSIA tracking label compliant | New grey razor label (transitioning from grey pearlized tear away label) | Sizes: XS-XL (XS is mill ship in certain colors)
8.0 oz., 50% US cotton / 50% polyester, 20/1Heavy Blend features air combed MVS yarn for reduced pilling, and an extensive color paletteProud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol (USCTP)Cotton products from Gildan support more sustainable and ethical cotton farmingDouble-lined hoodPouch pocket1 x 1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recoveryClassic fit, seamless bodyTransitioning to high-performing black recycled tear-away labelCPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
