Gildan 18600 Heavy Blend Full-Zip Hoodie

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Description

The Gildan 18600 Heavy Blend is a classic-fit full-zip hoodie with 8 oz./yd² cotton/polyester fabric. Its metal front zipper and unlined hood distinguish it from the Gildan 18500 pullover, which has a double-lined hood. Choose the opening and hood construction that suit your project before comparing garment measurements and colors.

Features

8 oz./yd² (US), 13.3 oz./L yd (CA); 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles.
Classic fit with an unlined hood and color-matched drawcord.
Metal zipper with overlapping fabric across the zip for front printing.
Pouch pocket, 1 × 1 rib with spandex and tear-away label.
The Heavy Blend face yarn is designed for a smoother printing surface and reduced pilling.

Buying questions

Can artwork extend across the zipper?
The supplier lists overlapping fabric across the zipper for front printing. Have your decorator review the actual artwork, print placement and zipper clearance rather than assuming every design will print continuously across the opening.

What should I compare with a pullover hoodie?
Compare hood lining, garment width, body length and the space available for decoration. A shared Heavy Blend family name does not mean the full-zip and pullover styles have identical measurements or print areas.

Compare the Gildan 18500 pullover hoodie

Choosing the Dark Chocolate full-zip hoodie

Brown full-zip layer: Dark Chocolate is this style’s brown catalog shade. The 18600 has 8 oz./yd² 50/50 cotton/polyester fleece, a classic fit, an unlined hood and a metal zipper.
Plan around the zipper: Use the actual front photo when choosing chest artwork. The supplier lists overlapping fabric across the zip, but your decorator should approve placement and zipper clearance for the specific design.
Matching a group: Compare a physical sample with any Dark Chocolate tees or crewnecks you plan to use. Color names alone do not guarantee the same appearance across garment styles.

Explore these colors: Dark Chocolate.

Size chart & fit

Gildan 18600 · Garment measurements in inches

Measure a similar garment laid flat. Chest is the width across the garment, not body circumference. Compare body length from high shoulder to hem. Published chest and length tolerance: ±1 inch.

Gildan 18600 size chart
Size	Chest width	Body length
S	19¼	27
M	21¼	28
L	23¼	29
XL	25¼	30
2XL	27¼	31
3XL	29¼	32
4XL	31¼	33
5XL	32¼	34

Compare the garment measurements with a zip hoodie you already wear, including room for the layer underneath. Use this style’s own size chart rather than copying sizes from a pullover order.

Chart sizes do not indicate stock. Use the quantity grid for your selected color’s availability.

Supplier measurements · Checked Oct 22, 2026

Fabric & ordering

The listed base fabric is 50% cotton / 50% polyester. Review the selected color’s product details and test your decoration on the intended garment before committing to a group run.

Enter a quantity under each size you need. You can mix sizes and colors; bulk discounts are applied in your cart. Blank prices do not include printing or embroidery.

For delivery options and current shipping charges, add your selection to the cart and enter your delivery ZIP. Free Standard shipping is available only on qualifying shipments.

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Choosing the Gildan 18600 full-zip hoodie

Choose the 18600 when easy layering matters: the full front zipper lets the wearer open or remove the sweatshirt without pulling it over their head. This classic-fit style uses 8 oz./yd² cotton/polyester fabric and an unlined hood.

Fit, fabric and artwork

Compare the garment measurements with a zip hoodie you already wear, including room for the layer underneath. Use this style’s own size chart rather than copying sizes from a pullover order.
The listed base fabric is 50% cotton / 50% polyester. Review the selected color’s product details and test your decoration on the intended garment before committing to a group run.
Plan artwork around the zipper and pouch pocket. The covered zipper construction can support front printing, but a design that crosses the opening needs a decorator’s placement check. A small chest design avoids that crossing.

Compare the alternatives

Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Pullover Hoodie — Choose the pullover for a double-lined hood and a front without a zipper.
Gildan 18000 Blank Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt — Choose the crewneck if you do not need a hood or front opening.

Before a group order

Confirm the fit and decoration on a sample before ordering for everyone. Use the size and color controls for current availability, and the bulk pricing table to compare tiers against your planned blank apparel subtotal.

Popular Gildan colors

Choose a color to review photos, sizes and current pricing.

Weight	N/A
Color	Ash, Black, Cardinal Red, Carolina Blue, Dark Chocolate, Dark Heather, Forest, Graphite Heather, Irish Green, Maroon, Navy, Purple, Red, Royal, Safety Green, Safety Orange, Sport Grey, White
Size	S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Fit / cut	Classic Fit
Fabric	Blend, Cotton, Cotton / Polyester Blend, Polyester
Features	Hooded, Pocket, Tear-away Label, Tubular
Sleeve length	Long Sleeve
Audience	Men / Unisex
Style	Full-Zip, Hoodies

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