Product Overview
The Gildan Heavy Blend fleece stadium blanket (GD101) is a substantial and versatile accessory designed to provide reliable warmth in various professional and leisure settings. Constructed from a high-quality cotton and polyester blend, this medium-weight blanket offers a balance of softness and structural integrity. Whether utilised for outdoor hospitality, spectator comfort at sporting events, or as part of a premium corporate gift set, its generous dimensions ensure comprehensive coverage and lasting comfort.
Key Features
The tear-away label allows for seamless rebranding, making it an excellent choice for businesses wishing to present a fully bespoke product without internal manufacturer tags.
Produced using air-combed MVS yarn, the fabric is specifically engineered to resist pilling, ensuring the blanket maintains a smooth, professional appearance even after repeated use.
Ethically manufactured in WRAP-certified facilities, this product supports more sustainable and ethical cotton farming practices through Gildan's commitment to Better Cotton and the US Cotton Trust Protocol.
Finished with hemmed sides all around, the blanket is reinforced against fraying, providing a tidy and durable edge that withstands the rigours of frequent laundering.
Design & Performance
The design of the GD101 focuses on technical longevity and user comfort. By utilising a two-end midweight fleece fabric, Gildan has created a textile that retains heat effectively while remaining breathable. The 50% US Cotton and 50% Polyester composition is a deliberate choice; the cotton provides natural softness against the skin, while the polyester adds the necessary tensile strength and shrink resistance required for a long-lasting workwear accessory.
Performance is further enhanced by the air-combed MVS yarn. This specific spinning process tightly binds the fibres, which significantly reduces the 'fuzz' or pilling often associated with lower-quality fleece products. This ensures that the surface remains an ideal canvas for our high-density embroidery, maintaining a sharp and clear logo for years to come.
Customisation: Embroidery Only
This stadium blanket is offered exclusively for embroidery. The decision to omit printing options is based on the technical nature of the fleece fabric. A deep fleece pile is unsuitable for heat-applied transfers or screen printing, as the texture prevents a smooth bond and often leads to cracking or peeling over time.
Embroidery, however, is the superior choice for this material. Our Telford-based team, with expertise dating back to 1976, uses precision machinery to anchor the design directly into the knit of the blanket. This results in a premium, three-dimensional finish that is as durable as the blanket itself, ensuring your brand remains visible and sophisticated throughout the life of the product.
Use Cases
This blanket is ideally suited for the hospitality sector, specifically for venues with outdoor seating areas or terraces where guests may require additional warmth. It is also a popular choice for event organisers and sports clubs looking to provide branded merchandise for spectators. Additionally, its high-quality finish makes it a thoughtful and practical gift for employees or clients during the winter months.
Why MyWorkwear
Since 1976, MyWorkwear has been a leader in the UK workwear industry. Operating from our specialised facility in Telford, we combine decades of heritage with modern technology to deliver exceptional results. When you choose us, you are benefiting from forty years of embroidery expertise, ensuring that every stitch on your Gildan stadium blanket meets our rigorous quality standards.
Practical Advice
This blanket is supplied in a single size (approximately 50 inches by 60 inches), which is ample for one adult to use comfortably as a wrap or lap cover. When considering the placement of your embroidery, we typically recommend a corner position to ensure the logo is visible when the blanket is folded or draped over a chair.
Caring for your product
To maintain the performance and aesthetic of your fleece blanket, it is essential to follow the recommended care instructions. This ensures the fibres remain soft and your embroidery remains intact.
We recommend a machine wash at a temperature no higher than 30°C. Using a cool wash protects the synthetic fibres from heat damage and prevents the cotton from shrinking excessively. Only non-chlorine bleach should be used if necessary; standard chlorine bleach will degrade the polyester fibres and cause the colour of both the fabric and the embroidery threads to fade or bleed.
Tumble drying should only be performed on a low heat setting. High heat in a dryer can cause the fleece to 'melt' or become rough to the touch, and it can also cause the embroidery to pucker. Do not iron this blanket, as the direct heat will flatten the fleece pile and damage the polyester content. Professional dry cleaning should be avoided to prevent exposure to harsh chemicals that may weaken the fabric structure.
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