Gildan SF500 Softstyle Midweight Pullover Hoodie | Wholesale Blank Hoodies

Gildan SF500 Softstyle Midweight Pullover Hoodie — Wholesale Blank Hoodies for DTG Decorators, Screen Printers, and Bulk Buyers

The Gildan SF500 Softstyle Midweight Pullover Hoodie is Gildan's premium soft-hand fleece blank — built on a 7.75 oz. ring-spun cotton/polyester Softstyle fleece construction that delivers a noticeably softer hand feel than standard 50/50 Heavy Blend hoodies. The SF500 is the go-to wholesale blank soft hoodie for DTG, screen printing, heat transfer, and retail-quality decoration programs targeting fashion brands, retail apparel accounts, and premium event merchandise programs that want a step-up hoodie blank with a premium hand feel.

The SF500 sits in the Gildan Softstyle collection and pairs naturally with the Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt for programs that need both standard and premium soft-hand hoodie options in the same brand family. Joe's USA ships from 10 U.S. warehouses with no minimums — so your bulk blank soft hoodie orders move fast regardless of where your shop is located.

Key Product Specifications

• Style Number: Gildan SF500
• Fabric: 7.75 oz., ring-spun cotton/polyester Softstyle fleece blend
• Fit: Modern unisex fit with set-in sleeves
• Hood: Double-lined hood with dyed-to-match drawcord
• Pocket: Front pouch pocket
• Construction: Double-needle stitching throughout; 1x1 rib knit cuffs and waistband with spandex; side-seamed
• Label: Tear-away for easy rebranding and private-label programs
• Sizes: S–5XL (size availability varies by color)
• Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Fabric and Construction Overview

The Gildan SF500's 7.75 oz. ring-spun cotton/polyester Softstyle fleece construction is engineered for premium soft-hand performance — the ring-spun yarn produces a smoother, softer thread that creates a noticeably finer fleece surface than standard open-end 50/50 Heavy Blend hoodies. The result is a hoodie that feels meaningfully more premium in hand, making it a strong choice for retail private-label builds, fashion brand programs, and decoration accounts that want to offer a step-up hoodie blank to their customers. For decorators running Gildan Softstyle wholesale programs, the SF500's consistent ring-spun construction means predictable, premium results across production runs.

The side-seamed construction gives the SF500 a more tailored silhouette than traditional tubular hoodies. The double-lined hood provides structure for embroidery placements on the hood panel. The 1x1 rib knit cuffs and waistband — both reinforced with spandex — ensure the garment holds its shape through extended wear and commercial laundering. The tear-away label keeps the SF500 ready for custom neck label programs, making it a clean canvas for Gildan Softstyle private-label builds and branded retail or fashion apparel programs.

Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance

The Gildan SF500's ring-spun fleece surface provides an exceptionally smooth print surface — DTG decorators consistently achieve sharper detail and more vibrant color on the SF500 than on standard open-end fleece hoodies. Screen printers benefit from the smooth ring-spun surface for fine-detail and simulated process prints on the chest and back panels. Embroidery shops benefit from the structured double-lined hood and fleece backing that hold stabilizer cleanly for chest, sleeve, and hood placements. For shops running wholesale blank soft hoodie decoration programs, the SF500's consistent construction means predictable results across the color range.

Heat transfer and DTF decorators will find the ring-spun fleece face accepts transfers cleanly. The tear-away label eliminates label removal prep on private-label runs. Whether you're running DTG, screen print, embroidery, DTF, or heat transfer, the Gildan SF500 performs at a premium level for retail-quality and fashion decoration programs where soft hand feel is the primary selling point.

Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages

Joe's USA stocks the Gildan SF500 with no minimums — decorators can order single pieces for samples or full case lots for production runs without friction. Shipping from 10 U.S. warehouses keeps fulfillment fast regardless of where your shop is located. For buyers building out a complete Gildan hoodie wholesale program, the SF500 pairs directly with the Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt for programs that need both standard and premium soft-hand hoodie options at different price points.

Pair it with the Gildan 64000 Softstyle T-Shirt for a complete Softstyle soft-hand tee-and-hoodie program, or add the Gildan 18000 crewneck sweatshirt for full layered program coverage from a single brand family.

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• Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt — The standard Heavy Blend pullover hoodie companion; 8 oz. 50/50 fleece for programs that need both standard and premium soft-hand hoodie options at different price points.
• Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt — Crewneck layering option for full program coverage alongside the SF500 soft hoodie.
• Gildan 64000 Softstyle T-Shirt — The Softstyle ring-spun cotton tee companion; pairs with the SF500 for a complete soft-hand tee-and-hoodie program.
• Gildan G186 Heavy Blend Full-Zip Hoodie — Full-zip hoodie alternative in Heavy Blend fleece; completes a pullover-and-full-zip hoodie program alongside the SF500.
• Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt — The go-to tee companion for full layered program coverage alongside the SF500 soft hoodie.

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