Gildan Gildan Kids Heavy Blend™ Drop Shoulder Sweatshirt
Description
The Gildan Kids Heavy Blend™ Drop Shoulder Sweatshirt (GD56B) is a durable childrenswear staple designed for school and everyday wear. Constructed from 50% cotton and 50% polyester with air-jet yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling, it provides a classic fit with a relaxed drop shoulder for easy layering. Weight is 270gsm for white and 280gsm for colours.
Built for longevity, the sweatshirt features a tubular body, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem with spandex for shape retention, twin-needle stitching and a tear-out label for rebranding. Suitable for screen printing, embroidery and heat transfers, it is ideal for school-aged children and young teens requiring reliable, low-maintenance outerwear. Style code GD56B.
Plain Prices ex VAT
| Garment Colour | Carton (36) | Pack (6) | Singles (1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites | £7.21 | £8.85 | £11.43 |
| Colours | £7.41 | £9.07 | £11.70 |
| Whites (4XL, 5XL) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Colours (4XL, 5XL) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Available Colours
Stock Availability
Current stock levels per colour and size. Contact us for large quantity orders.
| Colour | Code |
|---|---|
| BLK | BLK |
| WHI | WHI |
| NAV | NAV |
| ROY | ROY |
| SGY | SGY |
| RED | RED |
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.