Lined Hood (Two-Ply Hood)

Lined hood construction means the hood is cut twice — an outer shell in the garment's main fleece and a second inner layer, either the same fabric or a lighter jersey, sewn together at the face opening and the seam that joins the hood to the body. That second layer is what gives a two-ply hood its extra body: it holds its shape when worn down, resists the hood collapsing flat, and adds enough weight that a drawstring cinch actually gathers fabric instead of just puckering thin material.

Independent Trading Co.'s SS4500 and most heavyweight fleece pullovers from J. America build in a jersey lining as standard, where a single-ply Gildan 18500 or Bella+Canvas 3719 hood is just the one shell folded and stitched. We spec a lined hood constantly for winter race merch and outdoor crew orders — the extra layer is the difference between a hood that flops over on a cold morning and one that stays up on its own.

Where this construction earns its cost is contrast color: because the inner layer is a separate piece, a factory can cut it in a different color or even print on it before assembly, so the liner peeks out at the edge as a design detail. Decorators should confirm whether the liner is accessible for embroidery or print before quoting that kind of job — some linings are sewn in tight enough that a hoop won't reach.

Buyers regularly assume a lined hood means the whole sweatshirt is lined like a jacket, body included. It doesn't — the extra layer is limited to the hood itself, and the torso, sleeves, and pocket are still single-ply fleece exactly like an unlined version of the same style.