Gildan Gildan Heavy Blend™ Sweatshirt
Description
The Gildan Heavy Blend™ Sweatshirt (style GD56) is a classic crewneck designed for everyday wear. Made from a 50% cotton/50% polyester blend, it offers reliable warmth with a weight of 270 gsm for white and 280 gsm for colours. The drop shoulder design and classic fit provide comfortable layering while maintaining a clean silhouette suitable for workwear, schoolwear and leisurewear.
Built for durability and easy finishing, the GD56 features air jet yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem with spandex, a tubular body and twin needle stitching. The garment includes a tear out label and OEKO‑TEX Standard 100 certification. Its even surface and robust construction make it well suited to screen printing, embroidery and other decoration methods, delivering consistent, professional results.
Plain Prices ex VAT
| Garment Colour | Carton (36) | Pack (6) | Singles (1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites | £9.04 | £10.95 | £13.95 |
| Colours | £9.36 | £11.40 | £14.58 |
| Heathers | £9.36 | £11.40 | £14.58 |
| Whites (4XL, 5XL) | £12.09 | £14.55 | £18.36 |
| Colours (4XL, 5XL) | £13.26 | £16.20 | £20.70 |
| Heathers (4XL, 5XL) | £13.26 | £16.20 | £20.70 |
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 | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLK | BLK | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 428 | 116 | 119 |
| WHI | WHI | 440 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 297 | 154 | 67 | 52 |
| LBL | LBL | 86 | 145 | 85 | 0 | 32 | 20 | — | — |
| CNB | CNB | 117 | 132 | 82 | 84 | 62 | 24 | — | — |
| IND | IND | 101 | 271 | 219 | 157 | 97 | 36 | — | — |
| NAV | NAV | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 199 | 53 | 49 |
| ROY | ROY | 131 | 263 | 187 | 152 | 55 | 19 | 10 | 4 |
| SAP | SAP | 57 | 103 | 119 | 84 | 12 | 23 | — | — |
| PUR | PUR | 58 | 319 | 204 | 101 | 24 | 7 | — | — |
| Forest Green | FOR | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 206 | 36 | 23 |
| Irish Green | IGN | 40 | 62 | 74 | 58 | 54 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| MGR | MGR | 259 | 500 | 363 | 165 | 53 | 56 | — | — |
| Safety Green | SYG | 22 | 51 | 73 | 47 | 33 | 24 | 0 | 12 |
| ASH | ASH | 436 | 500 | 500 | 333 | 205 | 51 | — | — |
| SGY | SGY | 348 | 500 | 500 | 437 | 256 | 111 | 25 | 27 |
| Charcoal | CHA | 275 | 500 | 500 | 385 | 133 | 32 | 0 | 23 |
| GHE | GHE | 18 | 60 | 34 | 0 | 35 | 15 | — | — |
| Dark Heather | DHE | 64 | 213 | 224 | 148 | 65 | 8 | 21 | 11 |
| SAN | SAN | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 124 | — | — |
| Dark Chocolate | DCH | 68 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 45 | 23 | 0 |
| CHY | CHY | 1 | 108 | 72 | 56 | 22 | 18 | — | — |
| RED | RED | 223 | 463 | 500 | 284 | 133 | 100 | 11 | 15 |
| ACY | ACY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| GAR | GAR | 46 | 148 | 88 | 75 | 33 | 9 | — | — |
| MAR | MAR | 339 | 500 | 492 | 243 | 201 | 95 | — | — |
| LPI | LPI | 383 | 500 | 500 | 392 | 0 | 94 | — | — |
| HEL | HEL | 59 | 76 | 49 | 42 | 18 | 35 | — | — |
| Orange | ORA | 18 | 52 | 99 | 48 | 29 | 47 | 12 | 12 |
| SYO | SYO | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| GOL | GOL | 28 | 37 | 34 | 20 | 6 | 22 | — | — |
| Fan Deep Royal | FDPR | 35 | 66 | 68 | 62 | 36 | 36 | — | — |
| Fan Dark Green | FDGN | 32 | 60 | 59 | 64 | 34 | 34 | — | — |
| Fan Charcoal Heather | FCHE | 43 | 60 | 68 | 65 | 34 | 36 | — | — |
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.