Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend hoodie, printed or embroidered
The Gildan 18500 is an 8-ounce 50/50 fleece pullover hoodie with a very wide color range. We run it when a buyer asks for Gildan or needs a color the PC78H does not come in. Battle Born Clothing prints and embroiders it in Yerington, Nevada.
Blank quoted per job; print $4.34 per location at 48; embroidery from $4.00
| Style | 18500 |
|---|---|
| Maker | Gildan |
| Fabric | 8-oz 50/50 cotton/polyester fleece |
| Details | Pouch pocket, double-lined hood |
| Sizes | S-5XL (2XL+ upcharge applies) |
| Colors | 50+ |
| Companions | 18500B youth, 18600 full-zip, 18000 crewneck |
| Blank price | Quoted per job |
Pricing
Blank quoted per job. Print $4.34 per location at 48 with a $0.25 flash on darks; screens $20 per color. Embroidery on the standard breaks. See pricing.
| Job | Print per piece | Screens (one-time) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 color, 1 location, light shirt | $4.34 | $20 |
| 1 color, 1 location, dark shirt (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 |
| Quantity | Embroidery per piece |
|---|---|
| 1-11 | $12.00 |
| 12-23 | $6.00 |
| 24-47 | $6.00 |
| 48-59 | $5.50 |
| 60-79 | $4.50 |
| 80+ | $4.00 |
18500 vs PC78H
They are close in weight and price. The PC78H is our default because we stock it from SanMar's Reno warehouse and consider the fleece a little nicer. The 18500 wins on color count and on 5XL. Either prints the same on our press.
Decoration options
Screen print (1 to 2 colors, front and back) is the usual pick for event, staff and merch tees. Left-chest embroidery is the usual pick for polos, hoodies and quarter-zips. Battle Born Clothing does both in its own shop in Yerington, NV. DTF transfers for small runs or full-color art are produced by a Carson City partner and pressed in our shop, quoted per job. See decoration for how each method holds up.