Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt, screen printed
The 18500 is the hoodie most people have owned at some point: 8-ounce 50/50 fleece, a wide size run to 5XL and a long color list. Reno schools and leagues ask for it by name. Battle Born Clothing prints it in-house; the Port & Company PC78H is our default if you have no preference.
Blank quoted per job; print from $4.34 per location at 48
| Style | 18500 |
|---|---|
| Maker | Gildan (SanMar) |
| Fabric | 8-oz 50/50 cotton/poly fleece |
| Fit | Classic unisex, pouch pocket |
| Sizes | S-5XL (2XL+ upcharge applies) |
| Colors | 40+ |
| Blank price | Quoted per job |
Price
Blank quoted per job (cost + 35%). Print rates are the published per-location rate, the same as a tee. Hoodies print with a heavier ink deposit and cure longer, which is built into the rate.
| Job | Print per piece | Screens (one-time) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 color, 1 location, light shirt | $4.34 | $20 |
| 1 color, 1 location, dark shirt (adds a flash) | $4.59 | $20 |
| 1 color front + 1 color back, light shirt | $8.68 | $40 |
| 1 color front + 1 color back, dark shirt | $9.18 | $40 |
Printing on the 18500
Plastisol only; it is a blend. Dark colors get a low-bleed underbase. Full-front prints stop above the pouch pocket. The youth 18500B exists for leagues and schools and counts toward the same price break.
Best uses
- High school spirit wear and senior hoodies
- Youth league team hoodies
- Fundraiser pre-orders
- Warehouse crews in winter