Gildan Youth Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt

The classic youth hoodie, built to last

This is the youth version of Gildan’s best-selling Heavy Blend hoodie, the one you see at schools, sports clubs and camps everywhere. The 8 oz cotton-polyester fleece is warm and hard-wearing. Its smooth, finer outer yarn helps reduce pilling, so it keeps looking good through rough play and repeat washes.

Features

Fabric: 8 oz/yd² fleece, 50% cotton and 50% polyester, in all 5 colours.
Fit: classic, with room to layer.
Hood: double-lined for extra warmth and structure.
Pocket: front pouch pocket for hands and small essentials.
Cuffs and waistband: 1×1 rib knit with spandex for stretch and recovery.
Tag-free comfort: the tear-away label removes cleanly.
Safety and standards: CPSIA tracking label compliant and meets OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

Size chart (Youth, inches)

Size	Numeric size (US)	Chest width (laid flat)	Body length	Sleeve length
XS	4	16	19¾	23½
S	6–8	17	21¼	26½
M	10–12	18	22½	27¾
L	14–16	19	24	30¼
XL	18–20	20	25½	33

Sleeve length is measured from the centre of the back of the neck, across the shoulder, to the end of the cuff.

Numeric sizes are not ages. Measurements can vary by ±1 inch. To measure chest width, lay the hoodie flat and measure straight across from armpit to armpit. To measure body length, go from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem.