
The blank Gildan SF500B Youth Softstyle Midweight Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt is a versatile youth hoodie designed for group programs, school apparel, team gear, camps, clubs, and branded merchandise. Its classic fit and seamless body create a clean, consistent surface that works well for decoration while maintaining a comfortable everyday silhouette for kids.
Made with 8.4 oz/SqYd, 20/1 Softstyle Midweight Fleece, this youth hooded sweatshirt combines 80% ring spun cotton and 20% polyester for a soft yet durable feel. The cozy brushed interior provides warmth and comfort, while the 100% ring spun cotton face is ideal for a variety of cotton-friendly decorating techniques, making it a strong choice for screen printing, heat transfers, embroidery, and other branding applications.
This fleece hoodie is built with practical youth-focused details, including a jersey-lined hood with no drawcords, a pouch pocket, and stretch-enhanced ribbed cuffs and bottom band. It is made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes, includes a CPSIA-compliant tracking label, and features a tear away label for easy relabeling or customization. Gildan also partners with Better Cotton to support improved cotton farming globally, and plastic waste is reduced through the removal of polybags from all products except color white.
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Q&A
Q: Is the Gildan SF500B suitable for youth branding programs?
A: Yes. Its classic fit, seamless body, tear away label, and 100% ring spun cotton face make it a strong option for decorated school apparel, youth team gear, club merchandise, and other branded programs.
Q: What decorating methods work well with this hoodie?
A: The 100% ring spun cotton face is designed to support a variety of cotton-friendly decorating techniques, including screen printing, heat transfers, embroidery, and other common customization methods.
Q: Does this youth hoodie include safety-conscious details?
A: Yes. It has a jersey-lined hood with no drawcords and includes a CPSIA-compliant tracking label, making it appropriate for youth apparel applications.
| Sizes | Chest Tolerance | Body Length | Body Length Tolerance | Sleeve Length (from Center Back) | Chest Width (laid Flat) | Sleeve Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Small | +/-1 | 20.25 | +/-1 | 23.5 | 16 | +/-1 |
| Small | +/-1 | 21.75 | +/-1 | 26.5 | 17 | +/-1 |
| Medium | +/-1 | 23 | +/-1 | 27.75 | 18 | +/-1 |
| Large | +/-1 | 24.5 | +/-1 | 30.25 | 19 | +/-1 |
| Extra Large | +/-1 | 26 | +/-1 | 33 | 20 | +/-1 |
Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.
Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton