{"id":8623,"date":"2026-07-21T07:52:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/?p=8623"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:05:51","slug":"champion-vs-gildan-hoodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/garment\/champion-vs-gildan-hoodies\/","title":{"rendered":"Champion vs Gildan Hoodies: Which One is Better for Custom Bulk Orders?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Picking a hoodie for a bulk order usually comes down to a few practical questions. Will the fabric hold up to a hundred washes? Will the print sit cleanly on the surface? Will every size in the order actually match once it arrives?<\/span><\/p>\n

The Champion S700 EcoFleece Hoodie and the Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hoodie answer those questions in different ways. Both are pullover hoodies in the same general weight class, and both show up constantly in team, school, and event orders. But they’re built for different priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Champion leans into a softer, more athletic feel with some sustainability details built in. Gildan leans into consistency and price, which is exactly why it’s one of our best-selling garments. Here’s how they actually compare when you’re sourcing for customized bulk orders.<\/span><\/p>\n

At a Glance<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nChampion S700<\/b><\/td>\nGildan 18500<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fabric construction<\/b><\/td>\n9 oz., 50\/50 cotton\/poly, up to 5% recycled poly<\/span><\/td>\n8 oz., 50\/50 cotton\/poly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fabric line<\/b><\/td>\nPowerblend<\/span><\/td>\nHeavy Blend<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sizes*<\/b><\/td>\nAdult S – 3XL<\/span><\/td>\nAdult S – 5XL, kids YXS – YXL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colors<\/b><\/td>\n13 colors<\/span><\/td>\n32 colors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price**<\/b><\/td>\n$28.69 each<\/span><\/td>\n$20.09<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hood<\/b><\/td>\nTwo-layer hood, color-matched drawstring<\/span><\/td>\nTwo-layer hood, color-matched drawstring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best for<\/b><\/td>\nSmaller runs, premium feel, brand-forward orders<\/span><\/td>\nLarge mixed-size orders, budget-driven groups<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Size availability varies by color<\/span><\/p>\n

**When ordering 50 hoodies with one color screen printed<\/span><\/p>\n

Fabric Weight and Construction<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Champion S700 is built on Powerblend, Champion’s cotton-poly fleece line designed to stay soft while resisting the pilling and shrinkage that make a hoodie look tired after a few washes. On the S700, that’s a 9-ounce, 50\/50 cotton-poly blend that also works in up to 5% recycled polyester from plastic bottles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gildan takes a more straightforward approach with the 18500. It runs on Heavy Blend, an 8-ounce, 50\/50 cotton-poly fleece that’s air-jet spun to cut down on pilling. It’s a touch lighter than the S700, and it reads more like a workhorse fabric than a premium one. That’s not a flaw; the Heavy Blend is built to be dependable at scale, and it does that job well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Construction-wise, these two have a few things in common. Both hoodies include:<\/span><\/p>\n