Description
The Gildan Heavy Blend Sweatshirt is a dependable crew neck layer for everyday wear, team kit, school groups and branded uniforms. With its classic fit and drop shoulder styling, it offers an easy, relaxed look that works well across casual, promotional and staff clothing.
The fabric has a soft feel with reduced pilling, helping it stay looking smart through regular use. Ribbed trims add structure, while twin needle stitching gives it a durable, hard-wearing finish suited to repeat wear.
This sweatshirt is a strong choice for printed branding, club names, event graphics and leavers designs. At Oakdene Merch, we print garments in-house in Surrey using DTF printing, giving you a reliable option for custom artwork across small runs and larger orders.
Gildan Heavy Blend™ Sweatshirt Features:
Sizes available:
Made From: 50% cotton/50% polyester.
*Material compositions may vary by colour. Some colours may not be available in all sizes. Please check the Product Sheet.
The Printing Process
What is DTF Printing?
DTF (Direct to Film) printing is a modern technique that allows us to print your design with incredible detail, colour, and durability onto garments.
Your artwork is printed onto a specialist film, then heat-pressed onto the fabric. This creates a soft, flexible finish that sits neatly on the garment without cracking or fading.
Why we use DTF
Sharp, vibrant results
DTF captures fine detail, gradients, and bold colours far better than many traditional methods. perfect for logos, illustrations, and multi-colour designs.
Works on almost any fabric
Cotton, polyester, blends, DTF handles them all. No need to worry about fabric type limiting your design.
No minimums
Because there’s no setup like screen printing, we can produce one-off items or small runs cost-effectively.
Durable and long-lasting
The print is designed to stretch with the fabric and hold up wash after wash without cracking or peeling.
What does DTF look and feel like?
DTF prints have a smooth, matte finish. They’re soft enough for everyday wear, while still giving your design strong opacity, even on darker garments.
When is DTF the best choice?
DTF is ideal if you:
- Have a detailed or full-colour logo
- Want smaller quantities without high setup costs
- Want to print in multiple locations on a single item
- Need flexibility across different garment types
- Want a reliable, consistent finish every time
Why choose us for DTF printing?
We produce everything in-house using professional equipment, meaning:
- Consistent quality across every order
- Fast turnaround times
- Careful checking of your artwork before print
- Full proof approval workflow