Shown: Ash
Youth Heavy Blend™ Hooded Sweatshirt
A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Gildan line, offered in 23 colors and sizes XS–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 50/50 cotton/polyester at 8 oz/yd²
- OEKO-TEX certified facility
- Tear-away label for rebranding
- ⚠ Sublimation: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 23— Ash
Ash
Black
Cardinal Red
Carolina Blue
Charcoal
Dark Heather
Fan Charcoal Heather
Forest
Gold
Graphite Heather
Heliconia
Irish Green
Light Pink
Maroon
Navy
Orange
Purple
Red
Royal
Sport Grey
White
Fan Dark Green
Sand
Available sizes
Availability — Ash
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | In Stock | Available | |
| S | In Stock | Available | |
| M | In Stock | Available | |
| L | In Stock | Available | |
| XL | In Stock | Available |
Last inventory sync: July 12, 2026 · local pickup stock held near Lockport, IL. Distributor network totals — not live stock; availability is reconfirmed on every quote before production.
Key specifications
- Fabric composition
- 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Fabric weight
- 8 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- 20 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Youth
- Fit
- Classic
- Sizes
- XS–XL
- Colors
- 23
- Country of origin
- Honduras
- Sustainability
- OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cotton
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
Prints well with a low-bleed ink system made for polyester; standard plastisol can dye-migrate.
- Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
- Stretch content — use an ink with good elongation to avoid cracking.
DTF transfer
Good
Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.
- High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
DTG printing
Good
Cotton-rich blend prints acceptably; expect a softer, more vintage result than 100% cotton.
- Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
Embroidery
Excellent
Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.
- Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.
Heat transfer
Good
Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.
- Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.
Sublimation
Conditional
Partial polyester content gives muted, distressed color rather than full saturation.
- Cotton content will not hold sublimation dye — expect a faded, vintage result.
Decoration results can vary by equipment, ink, transfer material, garment color, and production settings. Always test before beginning a full production run.
Fit and sizing
Classic fit, cut for youth wear · sizes XS–XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 19 3/4 | 21 1/4 | 22 1/2 | 24 | 25 1/2 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Numerical Sizes | 4 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 23 1/2 | 26 1/2 | 27 3/4 | 30 1/4 | 33 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 8 oz./yd² (US) 13.5 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles
- Classic fit
- Double-lined hood
- 1 x 1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recovery
- Pouch pocket
- Tear away label
- CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
- Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton
About this blank
The Heavy Blend collection is made with a finer, high quality face yarn that provides a smoother printing surface and helps reduce pilling.
Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.
Country of origin
Made in Honduras.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Promotional use →
High-volume promo economics.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (8 vs 8 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (7.8 vs 8 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Same fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (8 vs 8 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.5 vs 8 oz)
- · Classic fit
Terms used on this page
- Polyester
- Polyester is a synthetic, petroleum-based fiber prized for durability, quick-dry performance, and colorfastness, but prone to dye migration under screen-print inks.
- Singles (Yarn Count)
- Singles is the yarn-count system where a higher number, like 30/1, means finer, thinner yarn, and a lower number, like 18/1, means thicker, coarser yarn.
- Classic Fit
- Classic fit is the roomy, straight-cut 'full cut' T-shirt silhouette with generous body ease and minimal waist taper, built to fit the broadest range of body types.
- Double-lined hood
- A double-lined hood has a second layer of fabric sewn inside the outer shell, adding warmth, structure, and often a contrast-color interior.
- Spandex (Elastane)
- Spandex, also called elastane, is a synthetic stretch fiber blended in small percentages into fitted and athletic apparel to add four-way stretch and recovery.
- Tear-Away Label
- A tear-away label is a neck or side-seam tag stitched along a single perforated line so it pulls out cleanly by hand for private labeling.