Gildan 18600 (G186) Heavy Blend Full-Zip Hoodie

Gildan 18600 Heavy Blend Full-Zip Hoodie (Style G186)

The Gildan 18600 — also listed as the G186 — is an 8.0 oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester pill-resistant fleece blank full-zip hoodie, the zip-front member of Gildan's Heavy Blend family. Wholesale pricing starts at $15.29 per unit (about 60% below the $38.22 retail equivalent), with no minimum order, in 16 colors and sizes S–5XL. It carries the same warm fleece as the 18500 pullover, with a full-length metal zipper and split pouch pockets for an easy layering piece.

Quick specs

Wholesale & bulk pricing

• From $15.29 per hoodie — about 60% below the $38.22 retail price of a comparable zip hoodie.
• 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.

Fabric & construction

• Fleece: pill-resistant air jet yarn for a smooth, warm 50/50 fleece
• Zipper: full-length metal zipper with dyed-to-match tape
• Hood & pockets: double-lined hood with matching drawcord; split front pouch pockets
• Cuffs & waistband: 1x1 athletic rib knit with Lycra for shape retention
• Label: tear-away, for easy private labeling and relabeling

Ideal for

• DTF transfers: the smooth fleece bonds direct-to-film prints with vivid, durable color — back and sleeve placements work best since the zipper splits the front
• Embroidery: the heavy 8.0 oz body supports clean left-chest and back embroidery without distortion — a popular, premium finish on zip hoodies
• Screen printing: takes ink cleanly on back and sleeve placements
• Heat transfer & vinyl: consistent surface for names and numbers
• Teams, schools, corporate programs & streetwear: an easy-on, easy-off layer that decorates like a much pricier hoodie

Gildan 18600 vs. Gildan 18500 pullover hoodie

Same fleece, different front. Both use the 8.0 oz 50/50 pill-resistant Heavy Blend with a double-lined hood and ribbed cuffs. The 18500 is a pullover with a single kangaroo pocket and an open chest for large front prints. The 18600 adds a full-length zipper and split pouch pockets, so it's easier to layer on and off — but the zipper divides the front, which pushes big graphics to the back and sleeves. Choose the pullover for a bold front print, the full-zip for versatility and layering.

Frequently asked questions

Can you print or embroider a full-zip hoodie? Yes — DTF transfers, embroidery, screen print, heat transfer, and vinyl all work; back, sleeve, and left-chest placements suit the zip front best.

Does it shrink? The 50/50 fleece is preshrunk and pill-resistant, so shrinkage stays minimal when washed cold inside out and tumble dried low.

Is it true to size? Yes, with a classic fit that's generous through the chest and body.

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.