Product Review - Gildan 18500 and Gildan 18000

The Gildan 18000 Crewneck Sweatshirt and Gildan 18500 Hooded sweatshirt are two of the best-selling blank apparel in the market. Much like their names, the two shirts have so much in common. In this post, we review both these customer-favorite styles in one go along with a quick comparison of their common and unique features. 

Both Gildan 18500 and Gildan 18000 (also called G185 and G180 respectively ) are made of the same fabric - a blend of 50% polyester and 50% cotton. This material has the softness and comfort of cotton along with the durability of polyester. This means that the shirts will be around to keep you cozy for a long time. Besides, the air-jet spun yarn used in the making ensures a soft feel and reduced pilling. 

They are medium-heavy, weighing 8 oz/yd²,  these versatile garments are ideal for pretty much any season. They can be worn in the Spring, Summer, or Fall if you can layer them with the right apparel. 

As both these shirts are so popular for decoration, Gildan makes them available in a huge variety of colors. Both Gildan 18500 and Gildan 18000 come in around 30 awesome colors and include solid, heather, and safety colors. That means you should be able to find the colors that match your brand’s palate with ease. 

Both these popular selling styles come without seams on the side. That will give you a little bit of space between the garment and your body. This makes it easy to use the sweatshirt as a top layering, by wearing a t-shirt or other close-fitting garment underneath. 

The Gildan 18000 and Gildan 18500 are not just about their sporty looks. They can last longer thanks to the durable double-needle stitches on the collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem. 

Elastic waistband and cuffs

A ribbed knit collar with spandex makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape 

As you saw, these cozy sweatshirts have a lot in common. But what sets them apart? Here are the features that make the Gildan 18500 different from the 18000. 

The obvious distinction between these two sweatshirt styles is the hood. The Gildan 18500 comes with a double-lined hood. Many of our customers think that they fit more snugly around the face than compared to other hoodies. 

The Gildan 18500 hoodies also come with a Kangaroo pouch pocket in the front to keep your hands warm. 

The hood of the Gildan 18500 sweatshirt is adjustable and comes with a self-colored woven cord. 

Whether you are shopping for a bulk sweatshirt to upgrade your winter wardrobe or want to offer the best options to your customers, the Gildan 18000 and Gildan 18500 are two exceptional candidates to consider. Offering a great combination of fabric blends, stitching, and colors, these garments will also fit any budget easily!