Choosing the Right Custom Hoodie and Sweatshirt

The core difference is the hood. The Gildan 18500 is a pullover hoodie with a double-lined hood and color-matched drawcord. The Gildan 18000 is a hood-less crewneck sweatshirt with a ribbed collar. Both are heavyweight 50/50 cotton/poly fleece — the 18000 is the choice when you want warm fleece without a hood.

The 18500 Heavy Blend hoodie is Canada's most popular custom-printed hoodie — 8.0 oz/yd² (13.5 oz/L yd CA) 50/50 fleece with air-jet yarn for soft feel and reduced pilling, a front pouch pocket, and tearaway label. The 18000 Heavy Blend crewneck is the same fleece family at 8.0 oz (13.3 oz CA) with set-in sleeves and spandex ribbing for shape retention.

Both blanks are heavyweight fleece, which means they hold up to frequent wear and take DTF prints cleanly. The air-jet yarn reduces pilling, and the double-needle stitching at waistband and cuffs adds durability. For branded company hoodies, this construction stands up to daily office or jobsite wear.

Both the 18500 and 18000 run in adult sizes S through 5XL. The catalogue lists verified colours for each — not every supplier-listed colour is verified or guaranteed in stock, so we confirm current availability during quoting. For staff hoodies, ordering a full size range ensures everyone on the team is covered.

DTF printing reproduces full-colour artwork on fleece — your company logo, team crest, or event design across the chest, back, or sleeves. Because hoodies have more surface area than tees, larger prints are common. Suitability depends on the fabric and design, confirmed during quoting.

Hoodie and sweatshirt orders are quoted individually based on quantity, sizes, colours, and print placements. Bulk orders scale per your exact specification — reach out with your volume for an itemized quote.

Choose the 18500 hoodie or 18000 crewneck from the catalogue, then submit a quote request with your quantity, sizes, colours, and artwork — or call (647) 799-3559.