Gildan® 18000 Heavy Blend™ Crewneck Sweatshirt

The Gildan® 18000 Heavy Blend™ Crewneck is one of the most recognized fleece sweatshirts in the apparel world — built for comfort, durability, and year-round reliability. At Joe's USA, we stock this proven classic for teams, schools, and businesses that need blank apparel in bulk — ready to ship fast, priced right, and backed by a family-run company that's been doing it right for nearly 40 years.

Product Details

• Style: Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend™ Crewneck Sweatshirt
• Fabric: 8 oz, 50/50 cotton/poly fleece (heather shades approx. 60/40)
• Fit: Classic fit with set-in sleeves
• Construction: Double-needle stitching at collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and waistband; 1x1 rib knit collar, cuffs, and waistband with spandex; seamless body
• Label: Tear-away for easy rebranding
• Safety Note: Safety Green meets ANSI/ISEA 107 high-visibility guidance
• Sizes: S–5XL
• Best-Selling Colors: Ash (M, XL, L, S), Navy (M, XL), Dark Chocolate (L), Sand (M), Light Pink (M), and Heather Dark Navy (M) are our most popular colors
• Colors: Available in 50+ colors including Ash, Navy, Black, Sand, Dark Chocolate, Light Pink, Heather Dark Navy, Cherry Red, Heather Dark Green, plus Forest, Purple, Maroon, White, Light Blue, Graphite Heather, Indigo Blue, Royal, Safety Green, Safety Orange, and many more core and fashion shades

Why Choose Gildan® from Joe's USA?

• Wholesale-Only Focus: We supply blank Gildan® apparel exclusively — no customization, just genuine wholesale pricing for bulk buyers.
• Trusted Gildan® Quality: 8-ounce fleece delivers comfort, warmth, and lasting wear for everyday use.
• Decorator-Friendly Design: Seamless body with tear-away label perfect for screen printing, embroidery, and heat transfers.
• Consistent Fit and Feel: Classic crewneck cut with set-in sleeves for comfort that lasts wash after wash.
• Fast, Reliable Shipping: Ships quickly from our 10-warehouse network for faster delivery nationwide.
• Family-Owned Integrity: Joe's USA is still operated by Joe and his sons — hands-on leadership that puts customers first, every time.

Our Story, Your Advantage

Joe's USA® started in 1986 with a simple goal — to deliver honest value and dependable gear to people who work hard and play hard. Nearly four decades later, Joe and his sons still run the business with the same commitment to quality, fairness, and service. From our warehouses in Texas and California, we move thousands of orders every week with the same care and attention that built our name. When you buy from Joe's USA, you're working with a family that stands behind every box we ship.

Blank Crewneck Sweatshirts That Deliver

Whether you're outfitting teams, schools, businesses, or event staff, Gildan® 18000 Heavy Blend™ Crewneck Sweatshirts deliver the comfort, consistency, and value that bulk buyers depend on. Popular neutral colors like Ash dominate team and corporate orders with exceptional demand in Medium, XL, Large, and Small sizes, Navy serves traditional team and school applications with strong sales in Medium and XL, Dark Chocolate leads retail and lifestyle brands, Sand provides versatile neutral options, Light Pink outfits fashion and retail programs, and Heather Dark Navy serves modern team colorways. Safety colors like Safety Green and Safety Orange meet high-visibility requirements for work crews while fashion shades like Cherry Red, Heather Dark Green, and Indigo Blue lead retail programs. The 8-ounce 50/50 cotton/poly fleece delivers comfort and warmth while seamless body construction ensures smooth decoration surface. Every shipment reflects our family's promise — fair pricing, fast fulfillment, and quality blanks you can trust season after season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Gildan 18000 and Gildan 18500?
The Gildan 18000 is a crewneck sweatshirt, while the Gildan 18500 is a pullover hoodie with a hood and front pocket. Both use the same 8 oz. 50/50 Heavy Blend fleece fabric.

How does the Gildan 18000 fit?
The 18000 has a classic, relaxed fit with set-in sleeves. It's true to size and provides comfortable room for layering without being oversized.

Can I screen print or embroider the Gildan 18000?
Yes, the seamless body construction provides an excellent surface for screen printing, embroidery, and heat transfers. The tear-away label makes it easy to rebrand.

What fabric weight is the Gildan 18000?
The 18000 is made from 8 oz. fleece, which is a medium weight that's perfect for year-round wear. It's warm enough for cooler weather but not too heavy for indoor use.

Is the Gildan 18000 pre-shrunk?
Yes, the Gildan 18000 is pre-shrunk, but some minimal shrinkage may still occur. We recommend washing samples before large decoration orders to account for any sizing changes.

What's the fabric blend of the Gildan 18000?
The 18000 is 50/50 cotton/polyester fleece (heather colors are approximately 60/40). This blend provides softness, durability, and reduced shrinkage compared to 100% cotton.

Does the Gildan 18000 have a hood?
No, the 18000 is a crewneck sweatshirt without a hood. For a hooded version with the same Heavy Blend fleece, check out the Gildan 18500 Hoodie or the Gildan G186 Full-Zip Hoodie.

Bulk Ordering

Joe's USA specializes in wholesale blank apparel. Order 1 piece or full case-lot quantities with locked-in bulk discount pricing. Fast routing from our 10-warehouse network. Always ships blank and undecorated.

Note: Joe's USA is an authorized distributor of Gildan® blank apparel. Ships blank and undecorated.

More Gildan® Fleece at Joe's USA

Shop our complete Gildan® fleece collection:

• Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hoodie - Pullover hoodie with front pocket and hood
• Gildan G186 Full-Zip Hoodie - Full-zip hooded sweatshirt with same Heavy Blend fleece
• View All Gildan® Blank Apparel