Custom Gildan 1850 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

Product Description

Gildan 1850 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt — Canada's Best-Selling Custom Hoodie

The Gildan 1850 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt is the most popular blank hoodie in Canada for custom screen printing and embroidery. With its heavyweight 50/50 cotton-polyester fleece, pill-resistant fabric, and classic pullover design, it delivers warmth, durability, and a premium feel at an unbeatable price point.

Whether you need 1 custom hoodie or 1,000, the Gildan 1850 is the industry standard — and we print them right here in Canada with no minimums, fast 10-day turnaround, and free shipping on orders over $250.

Fabric & Construction

• 50/50 cotton/polyester preshrunk fleece (fibre content varies by colour — some are 60/40 polyester/cotton)
• 7.75 oz / 263 GSM — heavyweight fleece that provides warmth without excessive bulk
• Air-jet spun yarn — softer feel and pill-resistant performance that looks new wash after wash
• Double-lined hood with matching drawstring for a clean, premium finish
• Front pouch pocket — kangaroo-style for hand warming and storage
• 1x1 athletic rib knit cuffs and waistband with spandex — holds shape and provides a snug, comfortable fit
• Double-needle stitching throughout for reinforced durability
• Tear-away label for easy rebranding — add your own custom label or go tagless
• Tubular construction for a classic silhouette

Fit & Sizing

• Classic unisex fit — relaxed through the body for comfortable layering
• Available in S through 5XL — one of the widest size ranges for any hoodie
• Youth version available — see Gildan 185B Youth Hooded Sweatshirt for kids' sizes
• True to size — most customers order their standard size
• For an oversized/streetwear look, size up one

Why the Gildan 1850 is Canada's Favourite Custom Hoodie

• 40+ colours available — from classic Black and Navy to vibrant Heliconia and Safety Green
• Pill-resistant fabric — air-jet spun yarn keeps the surface smooth for clean prints and embroidery, even after dozens of washes
• Best price-to-quality ratio — premium heavyweight hoodie at a fraction of fashion brand prices, starting from just $16.95
• Preshrunk for reliability — consistent fit from the first wear to the 100th wash
• Proven durability — double-needle construction, rib knit cuffs with spandex, and reinforced seams built for daily wear
• ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant — Safety Green and Safety Orange colours meet high-visibility workplace standards

Best Print Methods for the Gildan 1850

• Screen Printing — the most popular method for custom hoodies. The smooth, pill-resistant fleece surface produces bold, long-lasting prints. Ideal for front chest logos, full back prints, and sleeve designs.
• Embroidery — the premium choice for corporate and team hoodies. The heavyweight fleece provides an excellent base for detailed logo embroidery. Left chest and full back embroidery available.
• DTF (Direct-to-Film) Printing — works on all colours including darks. Great for full-colour, photo-quality designs with a soft hand feel.
• Heat Transfer / Vinyl — ideal for names, numbers, and simple graphics. Popular for team hoodies and personalized gifts.
• DTG (Direct-to-Garment) — best on lighter colours. Produces photographic-quality prints with unlimited colour detail.

Popular Uses for Custom Gildan 1850 Hoodies

• Corporate & Business: Employee hoodies, company swag, onboarding kits, trade show merch, team building events
• Sports & Teams: Team warm-up hoodies, league apparel, coaching staff, tournament merchandise, fan gear
• Schools & Education: Spirit wear, graduation hoodies, club merchandise, varsity apparel, fundraising
• Events & Promotions: Concert merch, charity events, 5K races, community fundraisers, conference swag
• Personal & Creative: Band merch, art prints, family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, group trips
• Workwear: Warehouse crews, construction, landscaping, retail staff (Safety Green/Orange meet ANSI standards)

Related Gildan Styles

• Gildan 1801 Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt — same fabric, no hood, classic crewneck
• Gildan 1860 Heavy Blend Full-Zip Hoodie — same fabric with a full zipper front
• Gildan SF500 Softstyle Hoodie — lighter weight, softer feel alternative
• Gildan 185B Youth Hoodie — same style in youth sizes

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold with like colours
• Tumble dry on low heat
• Do not bleach
• Do not iron directly on print or embroidery
• Inside-out washing recommended for decorated garments to extend print life

Specifications at a Glance

• Brand: Gildan
• Style: 1850 (G185)
• Fabric: 50/50 Cotton/Polyester Fleece (varies by colour)
• Weight: 7.75 oz / 263 GSM
• Fit: Classic / Unisex
• Sizes: S - 5XL
• Colours: 40+
• Construction: Tubular
• Hood: Double-lined with matching drawstring
• Pocket: Front pouch (kangaroo)
• Cuffs/Waistband: 1x1 athletic rib knit with spandex
• Stitching: Double-needle throughout
• Yarn: Air-jet spun (pill-resistant)
• Label: Tear-away for rebranding
• Compliance: ANSI/ISEA 107 (Safety Green/Orange)

Order Custom Gildan 1850 Hoodies from T-Shirt Elephant

T-Shirt Elephant is Canada's leading custom apparel printer. We stock the full Gildan 1850 colour range and offer:

• No minimum order — order 1 hoodie or 10,000
• 10-day standard production — rush available
• Free shipping on orders over $250 across Canada
• Free digital proof before production
• Screen printing, DTG, DTF, embroidery — all methods available
• Printed in Canada — supporting Canadian business since 2010