Heavyweight hoodies need careful fabric sourcing and construction control so the garment feels substantial without becoming stiff or unstable.
GSM measures fabric mass per area, not finished hoodie weight or quality on its own. Compare construction, fiber blend, face texture and finishing alongside the target GSM.
A 400 GSM hoodie and a 500 GSM hoodie brief specify fabric mass, not a complete product. At either weight, compare blend, thickness and drape. Send the intended structure and weight as sourcing targets; availability must be confirmed.
Review the finished fabric submission for weight, face texture and drape rather than approving from the GSM number alone.
Brushed fleece gives a different interior feel from loopback French terry. Interior finish, fiber blend and knitting affect warmth, bulk and how the garment layers.
Check both sides of the actual fabric and agree care instructions and relevant wash tests.
Heavy fabric accumulates at pocket corners, hood seams and cuffs. A stiff rib or heavy double-layer hood can change balance even when the body fits.
Inspect seam junctions and wear the complete hoodie; measure body and sleeves after the agreed wash cycle.
Select fleece weight, brushing, shrinkage target, hood structure, rib recovery and decoration compatibility.
Brushed fleece
Drop shoulder, sleeve volume, cropped or long-body proportion.Fit sample
Fleece or French terry
Zipper, drawcord, labels, embroidery and packing details.Quote by trim
Print and embroidery
Puff print, applique, screen print and wash durability review.Artwork neededThese are the details a factory needs before discussing MOQ, sampling, lead time and production scope.
No. GSM describes mass per area. Yarn, fiber blend, knitting, finishing and construction also affect durability and comfort. Select the weight for your silhouette and climate, then approve the actual fabric and garment.
Agree the care procedure, measurement points and acceptable dimensional change before testing. Compare before-and-after measurements on the same sample; a generic claim such as pre-shrunk does not replace a documented method.
Use the existing pattern as a starting point, not automatic approval. Thickness, drape and shrinkage can change fit, hood balance and seam bulk. Review a garment made in the intended fleece and finish.
MOQ is 100 pcs. Samples take 7 days. Bulk production lead time depends on order quantity.
GSM means grams per square meter of fabric. It describes mass per area, not the weight of a finished hoodie. Garment size, pattern area, hood layers, pockets, rib and hardware all contribute to the final weight, so a GSM number alone cannot predict how substantial or comfortable a hoodie will feel.
Read the guide Fabric comparisonFrench terry has an unbrushed looped back. Sweatshirt fleece typically has a brushed interior. That is the useful starting point, but GSM, fiber blend and finishing also shape how a hoodie feels and wears.
Read the guide Production planningRaglan and set-in sleeves create different development tasks, not an automatic good-versus-better choice. Raglan construction places the sleeve seam toward the neckline, while set-in construction joins the sleeve around the armhole. Choose the construction that supports your intended silhouette, then validate fit, grading, decoration, and assembly in the actual fabric.
Read the guideInclude references, quantity, fabric target, color count, logo files, packaging notes and the delivery window.