Gildan 18500 (G185) Heavy Blend Hoodie

Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt (Style G185)

The Gildan 18500 — also listed as the G185 — is an 8.0 oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester pill-resistant fleece pullover hoodie, the most widely stocked blank hood in the wholesale decorating trade. Wholesale pricing starts at $9.22 per unit (about 64% below the $25.52 retail equivalent), with no minimum order, in 47 colors and sizes S–5XL. From print shops to streetwear labels, this is the hoodie most brands reorder by the case.

Quick specs

Wholesale & bulk pricing

• From $9.22 per hoodie — about 64% below the $25.52 retail price of a comparable pullover hood.
• No minimum order: buy a single piece or a full case.
• Automatic bulk discounts apply as cart quantity grows.
• Full-case and reorder quantities stocked across core colors; extended 3XL–5XL in most popular shades.

Fabric & construction

• Fleece: air jet yarn for a soft, smooth, pill-resistant face
• Hood: double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• Pocket: front pouch pocket
• Cuffs & waistband: 1x1 athletic rib knit with spandex for shape retention
• Seams & label: double-needle stitching throughout; tear-away label for easy relabeling

Ideal for

• DTF transfers: the smooth fleece face takes direct-to-film prints with vivid, durable color — ideal for the fast-growing DTF workflow
• Screen printing: flat surface prints cleanly with excellent opacity
• Embroidery: the heavy 8.0 oz body supports detailed stitching without distortion
• DTG, heat transfer & vinyl: the cotton-face blend and stable fleece give consistent results
• Teams, schools, streetwear & event merch: the blank hood behind countless independent brands

Gildan 18500 hoodie vs. Gildan 18000 crewneck

Same fleece, different top. The 18500 (G185) is the pullover hood — 8.0 oz 50/50 pill-resistant fleece with a double-lined hood and front pouch pocket for warmth and a streetwear look. The 18000 (G180) is the crewneck version: same fabric, no hood or pocket, a flatter full-front canvas that's a touch cheaper and a favorite for large prints. Pick the hoodie for the hood and pocket, the crew for a cleaner print area and lower cost.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Gildan 18500 shrink? The 50/50 blend is preshrunk and resists shrinking and pilling, so it holds its size when washed cold and tumble dried low.

Is it true to size? Yes, with a classic, generous cut through the chest and body. Size down for a slimmer look.

Can you DTF, screen print, and embroider on it? Yes — the smooth fleece is a strong base for DTF transfers, screen printing, embroidery, DTG, heat transfer, and vinyl.

What's the minimum order? None. Order a single hoodie or full cases; bulk pricing improves as quantity increases.

Is this a blank/wholesale hoodie? Yes — it ships blank and undecorated with a tear-away label, priced for wholesale and resale.

Care

Machine wash cold inside out with like colors, tumble dry low. Do not bleach, do not iron decoration, do not dry clean.