Product Overview
The Gildan Heavy Blend youth hooded sweatshirt is a substantial and plush garment designed specifically for the rigours of junior wear. Constructed from a balanced blend of 50% US cotton and 50% polyester, this medium-weight sweatshirt offers a soft, brushed fleece interior that provides exceptional comfort and warmth. It is engineered to maintain its appearance over time, making it a reliable choice for school uniforms, sports teams, or event merchandise that needs to withstand frequent use and washing.
Key Features
- Air Jet Yarn Technology: This specific manufacturing process creates a softer feel against the skin and significantly reduces pilling, ensuring the sweatshirt looks newer for longer.
- Safety-First Design: To conform to EU regulations and ensure the safety of younger wearers, this hoodie is produced without a drawstring.
- Double-Lined Hood: The extra layer of fabric in the hood provides added warmth and a more structured, high-quality finish.
- Twin-Needle Stitching: Reinforced stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, and waistband ensures the garment can handle the physical demands of active children.
- Integrated Pouch Pocket: A classic design element that offers convenient storage and a place to keep hands warm.
Design & Performance
Performance is at the heart of the GD57B. The fabric is quarter-turned during the manufacturing process, which eliminates the centre crease often found in lesser garments, providing a smoother surface for your branding. The 1x1 rib with elastane in the cuffs and waistband ensures the sweatshirt retains its shape and elasticity, preventing the sagging that often occurs with repeated wear.
The set-in sleeves provide a structured, tailored fit that allows for a full range of movement, while the tearaway label offers added comfort for those with sensitive skin or for businesses looking to rebrand the item. This hoodie isn't just about looks; it is built to perform as a functional piece of daily wear.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The dense, pill-resistant face of the Heavy Blend fabric provides an excellent canvas for both print and embroidery. For a professional and long-lasting finish, we recommend embroidery for club crests or school logos, which adds a textured, premium appearance to the chest or sleeve.
If you require large, vibrant designs for a tour or event, our printing services are ideal. The smooth surface ensures crisp detail and excellent colour reproduction. All customisation is carried out by our expert in-house team in Telford, ensuring your brand is represented with precision.
Use Cases
This hooded sweatshirt is perfectly suited for junior sports clubs, school leavers' hoodies, and youth organisations. Its durability makes it an excellent choice for outdoor activities and general everyday wear where a professional appearance is required alongside practical performance.
Why MyWorkwear
Established in 1976, MyWorkwear has decades of experience in providing high-quality custom uniform solutions. Based in Telford, our heritage is built on technical expertise and a commitment to quality. We understand that workwear—even for the younger generation—must be durable, safe, and professional, which is why we only stock garments from trusted brands like Gildan.
Practical Advice
Available in a comprehensive size range from XS to XL, this sweatshirt is designed for a comfortable, standard fit. For colder environments, it layers exceptionally well over a t-shirt or polo shirt without becoming overly bulky. We recommend checking the specific chest measurements provided in our size guide to ensure the best fit for your team.
Caring for your product
To maintain the structural integrity and the vibrancy of your customisation, we recommend a machine wash on a warm setting. Washing the garment inside out will help protect the embroidered or printed surface from friction with other items in the load.
When bleaching is required, use only non-chlorine bleach. Chlorine-based products are too harsh for the polyester blend and can cause significant discolouration and weaken the fabric fibres over time.
Tumble drying should be done on a medium setting to prevent shrinking. It is vital that you do not iron directly over any decorated areas; the high heat can damage the print or melt the embroidery threads. Finally, this garment is not suitable for dry cleaning, as the chemicals used in the process can interfere with the fabric’s finish and the adhesive used in certain printing methods.
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