Gildan Gildan Kids Heavy Blend™ Hooded Sweatshirt
Description
The Gildan Kids Heavy Blend™ Hooded Sweatshirt (style GD57B) is a durable, comfortable childrenswear staple designed for everyday wear. Constructed from a 50/50 cotton/poly blend with White at 270gsm and colours at 280gsm, it offers a classic fit with a drop shoulder style ideal for children and youth (ages 2-13). The tubular body provides a clean finish and the tear-away label ensures comfort for school and club use.
Built for longevity and easy decoration, this hooded sweatshirt features air-jet yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling, a double-lined hood and front pouch pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem with spandex, and twin-needle stitching. Its robust construction makes it well suited to screen printing, embroidery and heat transfer. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, GD57B is a practical choice for uniforms, teams and everyday casual wear.
Plain Prices ex VAT
| Garment Colour | Carton (24) | Pack (6) | Singles (1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites | £10.98 | £13.27 | £16.83 |
| Colours | £10.98 | £13.27 | £16.83 |
| Heathers | £10.98 | £13.27 | £16.83 |
| Whites (4XL, 5XL) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Colours (4XL, 5XL) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heathers (4XL, 5XL) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Available Colours
Size Guide
| UK/US | EU | Chest (inches) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 44 | 34-36 | 86-91 |
| S | 46 | 36-38 | 91-96 |
| M | 48 | 38-40 | 96-101 |
| L | 50 | 40-42 | 101-106 |
| XL | 52 | 42-44 | 106-111 |
| XXL | 54 | 44-46 | 111-116 |
Stock Availability
Current stock levels per colour and size. Contact us for large quantity orders.
| Colour | Code |
|---|---|
| BLK | BLK |
| WHI | WHI |
| CNB | CNB |
| NAV | NAV |
| ROY | ROY |
| PUR | PUR |
| FOR | FOR |
| IGN | IGN |
| SGY | SGY |
| CHA | CHA |
| GHE | GHE |
| DHE | DHE |
| RED | RED |
| MAR | MAR |
| LPI | LPI |
| HEL | HEL |
| ORA | ORA |
| GOL | GOL |
| Fan Dark Green | FDGN |
| Fan Charcoal Heather | FCHE |
Care
- Machine wash at 30°C
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Iron at medium temperature
- Do not dry clean
Accreditations
This product carries the following accreditations:
- WRAP: Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production — certifies lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing around the world.
- SEDEX: Supplier Ethical Data Exchange — drives improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains.
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100: Independent certification that tests textile products for harmful substances at all stages of production.
- Better Cotton Initiative: Better Cotton Initiative — supports more sustainable cotton farming practices.
- REACH: Compliant with the EU REACH regulation for safe use of chemical substances in manufacturing.
- Fair Labor Association: Fair Labor Association — protects workers’ rights through compliance with international labour standards.
- Sustainable Apparel Coalition: Industry alliance for sustainable production using the Higg Index to measure environmental and social impact.
- US Cotton Trust: Provides quantifiable, verifiable goals and measurements for sustainable US cotton production.
Returns and Delivery Information
Delivery
Plain Items
- For larger orders, plain items are typically delivered the next day.
- For smaller orders, delivery usually occurs within 48 hours.
- If you require plain items urgently, please contact your account manager.
Printed and Embroidered Items
- For detailed delivery information regarding printed and embroidered items, please visit our Delivery info page. We typically work on 7–10 working days, but can deliver quicker — you are given delivery date options when an order is placed.
Returns
Plain Items
- Plain items are sold as samples. If you wish to return them, a 15% handling fee will be applied.
- Alternatively, you may opt for a full refund via a credit note at no additional handling cost.
- The maximum credit note value for sample returns is £150.00.
- All returned items must be unused and in their original packaging.
- If you have any questions, please consult your account manager.
Printed and Embroidered Items
- Returns for printed or embroidered items are only accepted if the item is faulty.