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8.4 oz., 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester. Brushed fleece interior with a 100% ring-spun cotton face. Classic fit. CPSIA tracking label compliant. Sizes XS through XL.
Key Features of the Gildan SF500B
- 8.4 oz./yd² (US), 14 oz./L yd (CA), 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester with 100% ring-spun cotton face, 20 singles
- Dark Heather is 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Sport Grey is 75/25 cotton/polyester
- Softstyle Midweight Fleece features a cozy, brushed interior and a 100% ring-spun cotton face, ideal for a variety of cotton-friendly decorating techniques
- Classic fit
- Jersey-lined hood, no drawcords
- Pouch pocket
- 1x1 rib with spandex cuffs and bottom band for enhanced stretch and recovery
- Tear away label
- CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.
Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton
About the Gildan SF500B
The Gildan SF500B is the youth-sized version of the Softstyle Midweight Fleece pullover hood, scaled to fit kids while keeping the same 8.4-ounce 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester fabric construction as the adult Gildan SF500. For school spirit programs, youth team warm-ups, summer camp orders, kids' brand merch, and any program that needs to ship adult and youth sizes on a single decoration setup, the SF500B keeps the fabric, fit, color matching, and decoration prep consistent across the entire order.
The Softstyle Midweight Fleece is a more refined fleece than basic Heavy Blend. The brushed interior keeps it soft against the skin, and the 100% ring-spun cotton face gives decorators a smoother surface for screen printing, DTG, DTF, and embroidery than a heavier 50/50 fleece. For programs where end-customer comfort matters (boutique kids' brands, high-end school merch, premium spirit wear) the cotton face is the meaningful upgrade. The two non-solid colors run their own blends: Sport Grey is 75/25 cotton/polyester, and Dark Heather is 50/50 cotton/polyester. For dark prints on those two colors, use a low-bleed plastisol or a poly-friendly underbase to prevent dye migration; the rest of the color range behaves like a cotton-majority fleece on press.
Practical youth-program details: the jersey-lined hood with no drawcords meets youth safety guidelines that prohibit drawstrings on children's outerwear (a CPSC concern that's relevant for school programs and youth retailers), the pouch pocket gives kids somewhere to keep their hands or small items without bulking up the silhouette, and the 1x1 rib cuffs and bottom band with spandex hold their shape through repeated wear and wash. Every SF500B ships with a CPSIA tracking label, which keeps youth-program buyers in compliance with consumer product safety reporting requirements without any extra paperwork.
Available in XS through XL with a versatile color range. For the matching adult Softstyle Midweight Fleece Hood in the same fabric, the Gildan SF500 is the natural pairing for mixed-age program orders. For a heavier youth pullover hood in the standard Heavy Blend family at a lower per-unit cost, the Gildan G185B Youth Heavy Blend Hood covers the budget end of the youth fleece category. For the matching youth crewneck sweatshirt for sweatset orders, the Gildan 18000B Youth Heavy Blend Crewneck shares the program-friendly Gildan fleece family.
FAQ
Why does the SF500B have no drawcords?
Drawstrings on children's outerwear are restricted by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines because they pose a strangulation hazard. The SF500B is designed to those guidelines, which means the hood is jersey-lined for shape and warmth but ships without drawcords. For school programs, youth retailers, and any program subject to youth safety standards, the no-drawcord construction means the hood ships compliant out of the box without needing modification.
How is the SF500B different from the Gildan G185B Youth Heavy Blend Hood?
Both are pullover hoodies in the youth size range, but the fabric and the hand are different. The SF500B uses Gildan's Softstyle Midweight Fleece, an 8.4-ounce 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester construction with a brushed interior and a 100% ring-spun cotton face for a softer, more retail-quality feel. The G185B uses Heavy Blend, an 8-ounce 50/50 cotton/polyester construction that runs at a lower per-unit cost and gets used heavily in school and team programs where unit price wins. For programs where softness and a finer cotton face matter, the SF500B is the right pick. For high-volume budget programs, the G185B is the practical alternative.
What is CPSIA tracking label compliance?
CPSIA is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which requires permanent tracking labels on children's apparel sold in the U.S. The SF500B's tracking label includes the manufacturer information, production location, and date code that CPSIA requires, so youth-program buyers don't need to add separate compliance documentation when ordering for schools, camps, or other regulated channels.
Is the SF500B good for embroidery?
Yes. The 100% ring-spun cotton face holds embroidery stitching cleanly, and a left chest placement is the standard approach for school and team programs. The brushed interior gives the hood enough body to hoop cleanly without the fabric pulling tight against the embroidery frame.
What sizes are available?
Sizes XS through XL. Body length runs 20.25 inches (XS) through 26 inches (XL); chest width runs 16 inches (XS) through 20 inches (XL), measured laid flat with a +/-1 inch tolerance.
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Any order can be returned within 30 days of receipt. To be eligible for a return, your item must be: 1). unused, 2). unwashed, and 3).unaltered (it must be blank--no embroidery or printing, etc).
Make sure your item is in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in our original packaging.
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