Description
The Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend is a classic-fit crewneck sweatshirt with 8 oz./yd² cotton/polyester fabric. It offers a hood-free alternative to the Gildan 18500 pullover hoodie. Check the heather exceptions before selecting a shade for a printed order: those colors use a different fiber balance from the base 50/50 blend.
Features
- 8 oz./yd² (US), 13.3 oz./L yd (CA); base fabric: 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles.
- Heather Dark Green, Heather Dark Maroon, Heather Dark Navy, Heather Deep Royal and Heather Scarlet Red: 60/40 polyester/cotton.
- Classic fit with a crew neckline.
- 1 × 1 rib with spandex for stretch and recovery; tear-away label.
- The Heavy Blend face yarn is designed for a smoother printing surface and reduced pilling.
Buying questions
How should I choose the fit?
Compare the size chart’s laid-flat chest width, body length and sleeve length with a sweatshirt you already own. Use the garment measurements rather than assuming another brand’s letter size will match.
Is a heather shade the same fabric as a solid?
Not always. The named heathers above use 60/40 polyester/cotton. Confirm that shade’s blend with your decorator and approve the print result on the actual garment color before a group run.
Compare the Gildan 18500 pullover hoodie if you need a hood
Choosing a green or royal blue crewneck
- Green: Compare Fan Dark Green with Heather Dark Green using each shade’s own photos. The heather option has a textured color appearance and uses the 60/40 polyester/cotton blend listed above.
- Royal blue: Compare Royal, Fan Deep Royal and Heather Deep Royal. These are separate catalog shades, so keep the exact color name when coordinating a group order. Heather Deep Royal uses the 60/40 polyester/cotton blend listed above.
- Before ordering: Review the selected color’s available sizes and size chart. For a close color match or custom print run, check a sample of the actual shade with your decorator before placing a larger order.
Popular Gildan colors
Choose a color to review photos, sizes and current pricing.
- Orange crewneck sweatshirtGildan 18000
- Fan dark green crewneck sweatshirtGildan 18000
- Heather dark green crewneck sweatshirtGildan 18000
- Fan deep royal blue crewneck sweatshirtGildan 18000
- Heather deep royal blue crewneck sweatshirtGildan 18000
- Royal blue crewneck sweatshirtGildan 18000
- Light blue crewneck sweatshirtGildan 18000
- Dark chocolate crewneck sweatshirtGildan 18000
- Dark chocolate zip hoodieGildan 18600
- Yellow haze crewneckGildan SF000




































































Christopher V. –
Exactly what I anticipated! The shipping was quite speedy!
Brian V. –
Exactly as described and the price was reasonable. The order arrived very promptly.
Carolyn C. –
I purchased 4 Gildan sweatshirts. The colors and sizes matched the descriptions perfectly. The pricing was excellent! The communication and shipping process were both efficient. My order arrived promptly. A flawless experience from beginning to end! I would recommend.
Barbara C. –
Decent size, vibrant cheerful colors, appear to be constructed well.
Larry I. –
Great fit, extremely comfortable. I really like the color.
Brandon W. –
The size is just right! The color matches exactly with what was shown on the website. The quality is really impressive! I had some doubts at first, but they fit perfectly and keep you warm without causing you to overheat! I have no complaints at all!! : )
Carol P. –
Everything was wonderful.
Samuel M. –
I was quite satisfied with the Gildan sweatshirts. My only letdown was that the colors I preferred weren’t available, but this didn’t affect the sizes and quality of the shirts. Gildan offers the highest quality in sweatshirts. I would suggest them to anyone. By the way, Gildan’s price at Joann Fabrics is $14.95 per shirt, making it a genuine bargain. Thank you!
Donna C. –
I would prefer a simpler way to access my tracking number, but I did receive all components of my order a week after I placed it.
Sharon J. –
Great quality shirt. It has a soft feel and offers some stretch.