Shown: Black
GildanStyle SF008 · Sweatshirts
Unisex Softstyle® Midweight 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt
A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the Gildan line, offered in 10 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester at 8.4 oz/yd²
- OEKO-TEX certified facility
- Tear-away label for rebranding
- ⚠ Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 10— Black
Black
Charcoal
Maroon
Military Green
Navy
Off White
Royal
Sand
Sport Grey
Stone Blue
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | Available | |
| M | In Stock | Available | |
| L | In Stock | Available | |
| XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 2XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 3XL | 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
- 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester
- Fabric weight
- 8.4 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- ring-spun · 20 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Classic
- Sizes
- S–3XL
- Colors
- 10
- Country of origin
- Bangladesh, El Salvador
- 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
Blended fabric prints reliably; match the ink system to the dominant fiber.
- Textured fleece surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean.
DTF transfer
Good
Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.
- Lofted fleece surface — press with slightly higher pressure for full transfer contact.
DTG printing
Good
Cotton-rich blend prints acceptably; expect a softer, more vintage result than 100% cotton.
- Non-flat fleece surface reduces DTG detail.
Embroidery
Excellent
Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.
- Lofted fleece — a water-soluble topping keeps small lettering from sinking.
Heat transfer
Good
Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.
Sublimation
Not Recommended
Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
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 unisex wear · sizes S–3XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 8.4 oz./yd² (US), 14 oz./L yd (CA), 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester, 20 singles
- Sport Grey is 75/25 cotton/polyester
- Classic fit
- 1x1 rib with spandex, varsity collar, cuffs and bottom band
- Reverse coil color-matched locking zipper
- 18" space between bottom of zipper and waistband on size Large
- Tear away label
- Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton
About this blank
Softstyle Midweight Fleece features a cozy, brushed interior and a 100% ring-spun cotton face, ideal for a variety of cotton friendly decorating techniques
Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.
Country of origin
Made in Bangladesh or El Salvador.
Shown for the Black colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Promotional use →
High-volume promo economics.
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Terms used on this page
- Ringspun Cotton
- Ringspun cotton is yarn spun by twisting cotton fibers into a smooth, tightly wound strand, giving fabric a softer hand and finer print surface than open-end cotton.
- 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.
- 1x1 Rib
- 1x1 rib is a knit alternating single knit and purl columns one stitch wide, giving collars and cuffs the stretch and recovery to snap back after wear.
- 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.