Shown: Black
Youth Softstyle® Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt
A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Gildan line, offered in 15 colors and sizes XS–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester with 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 15— Black
Black
Daisy
Dark Heather
Forest Green
Light Pink
Maroon
Military Green
Navy
Pink Lemonade
Red
Royal
Sand
Sport Grey
Stone Blue
White
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| 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
- 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester with
- Fabric weight
- 8.4 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- ring-spun · 20 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Youth
- Fit
- Classic
- Sizes
- XS–XL
- Colors
- 15
- 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 youth wear · sizes XS–XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 20 1/4 | 21 3/4 | 23 | 24 1/2 | 26 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 23 1/2 | 26 1/2 | 27 3/4 | 30 1/4 | 33 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 8.4 oz./yd² (US), 14 oz/L yd (CA), 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester with 100% ring-spun cotton face, 20 singles
- Dark Heather is 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Sport Grey is 75/25 cotton/polyester
- Classic fit
- Jersey lined hood, no drawcords
- Pouch pocket
- 1x1 rib with spandex cuffs and bottom band
- Tear away label
- CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
- 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 White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Promotional use →
High-volume promo economics.
Similar alternatives
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.5 vs 8.4 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.5 vs 8.4 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.3 vs 8.4 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.26 vs 8.4 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
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.
- Heather Fabric
- Heather fabric is knit or woven from a blend of dyed and undyed fiber, creating a mottled two-tone look that usually signals polyester content.
- 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.