Workhorse vs premium hoodies
3 garments
Best for screen printing
Independent Trading Co. SS4500 Unisex Midweight Hooded SweatshirtGood rating at 8.5 oz/yd².
Best for DTF transfer
Independent Trading Co. SS4500 Unisex Midweight Hooded SweatshirtGood rating at 8.5 oz/yd².
Best premium option
Lane Seven LS14001 Unisex Premium Hoodie SweatshirtThe retail-fit brand in this set.
| Garment |  Unisex Heavy Blend™ Hooded SweatshirtGildan · 18500 |  Unisex Midweight Hooded SweatshirtIndependent Trading Co. · SS4500 |  Unisex Premium Hoodie SweatshirtLane Seven · LS14001 | + Add garmentAdd from any product card while you browse |
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| Overview | ||||
| Category | Hoodies | Hoodies | Hoodies | |
| Colors (differs between garments) | 47 | 46 | 32 | |
| Sizes (differs between garments) | XS–5XL | XS–5XL | XS–3XL | |
| Fabric & construction | ||||
| Fabric composition (differs between garments) | 50/50 cotton/polyester | 70/30 cotton/polyester | 80/20 cotton/recycled polyester | |
| Fabric weight (differs between garments) | 8 oz/yd² | 8.5 oz/yd² | 8.25 oz/yd² | |
| Fabric type (differs between garments) | Not stated | fleece | fleece | |
| Yarn (differs between garments) | 20 singles | ring-spun · 20 singles | 30 singles | |
| Side-seamed (differs between garments) | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | |
| Collar (differs between garments) | Not stated | Twill neck tape | Not stated | |
| Stitching (differs between garments) | Not stated | Split-stitched double-needle sewing on all seams | Double-needle topstitch on all seams; Side seams | |
| Label type | Tear-away label | Tear-away label | Tear-away label | |
| Country of origin (differs between garments) | Bangladesh, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua | China | Pakistan | |
| Fit | ||||
| Fit category | Classic | Classic | Classic | |
| Cut for | Unisex | Unisex | Unisex | |
| Body length (differs between garments) | 28" (size M) | 29" (size M) | 28" (size M) | |
| Body width | 22" (size M) | 22" (size M) | 22" (size M) | |
| Size range (differs between garments) | XS–5XL | XS–5XL | XS–3XL | |
| Stretch | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Decoration | ||||
| Screen printing | Good | Good | Good | |
| DTF transfer | Good | Good | Good | |
| DTG printing | Good | Good | Good | |
| Embroidery | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | |
| Heat transfer | Good | Good | Good | |
| Sublimation (differs between garments) | Conditional | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | |
| Decoration warnings (differs between garments) | Sublimation: Conditional | Sublimation: Not Recommended | Sublimation: Not Recommended | |
| Production considerations (differs between garments) | Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures. High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run. | Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures. Textured fleece surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean. | Textured fleece surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean. Lofted fleece surface — press with slightly higher pressure for full transfer contact. | |
| Business | ||||
| Inventory confidence (differs between garments) | 47 of 47 colors in stock | 46 of 46 colors in stock | 32 of 32 colors in stock | |
| Sustainability (differs between garments) | OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cotton | Not stated | Recycled content | |
| Best use cases (differs between garments) | sustainability-minded brands — and retail merch drops, team outerwear, and cold-weather uniform programs. | Retail merch drops, team outerwear, and cold-weather uniform programs. | sustainability-minded brands — and retail merch drops, team outerwear, and cold-weather uniform programs. | |
| Closest substitute (differs between garments) | Gildan SF600 Unisex Softstyle® Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt | Independent Trading Co. PRM4500MW Unisex Midweight Mineral Wash Hooded Sweatshirt | Lane Seven LS16001 Unisex Urban Hoodie Sweatshirt | |
Attributes are parsed from manufacturer product data; “Not stated” means the manufacturer copy doesn't specify it. Decoration ratings are VisePrint guidance — always test before a full production run. No pricing is published in this catalog, so no value award is made. Inventory reflects the last catalog sync on July 12, 2026.