Heavyweight Hoodies
380–500 GSM, Verified
Factory-direct heavyweight fleece out of Sialkot, Pakistan — GSM tested to ±5% accuracy, AQL 2.5 inspected, and private-labeled at a 10-unit minimum. The same weight class behind $60–$120 US streetwear hoodies, without the US retail markup.
Every Batch, Weighed Before It's Cut.
"Heavyweight" is a fabric-testing claim, not a marketing word — here's how every heavyweight fleece batch gets verified before it becomes a hoodie.
Weight You Can Verify, Not Just Advertise
A lot of hoodies marketed as "heavyweight" are actually 260–380 GSM. Here's what makes ours genuinely 380–500 GSM, batch after batch.
380–500 GSM Heavyweight Premium
Fleece tested and disclosed at ±5% GSM accuracy per batch — not a nominal number on a spec sheet. Below 380 GSM is Premium Weight, not heavyweight, in our own fabric classification.
Full fabric & GSM guide →Real 10-Unit MOQ
Test a heavyweight style at 10 pieces, split 5/5 across two colorways, before committing to a bulk run.
Private Label Included
Woven neck labels, care tags and branded packaging on every order — including the 10-unit minimum.
Private label program →AQL 2.5 Quality Control
4-point fabric checks and in-line stitching audits — heavier fleece is more prone to shrinkage variance, so this step matters more here than on lighter fabrics.
Worldwide DDP Shipping
Duties and customs handled before your heavyweight hoodie order leaves Sialkot — it lands ready to sell, no surprise invoice at the border.
Factory-Direct 380–500 GSM vs. Typical US Retail
Same weight class US streetwear brands build their reputation on — here's what factory-direct sourcing actually trades off.
Three Steps to a Heavyweight Line
You decide how far up the ladder to go, and when — nothing here requires a bulk commitment on day one.
Sample
One heavyweight piece at your chosen GSM (380, 450 or 500), ready in 7–10 business days, so you can check weight, hand-feel and fit before scaling.
Low MOQ Start
Test a heavyweight style without a 500-unit commitment — split colorways, validate what sells, then scale only what performs.
Low MOQ manufacturer →Wholesale Bulk
Volume discount pricing from 300+ units, full private label included, DDP shipping to the USA, UK and Europe.
Calculate cost →Where "Heavyweight" Actually Starts
Our fleece and cotton span four tested weight classes — scroll to see where each one fits.
130–180 GSM
180–260 GSM
260–380 GSM
Heavyweight Premium
Heavyweight Tees
Weight Alone Doesn't Make It Durable
GSM sets the weight class; these four construction details decide whether that weight actually holds up wash after wash.
DDP to the USA & UK, Explained
Delivered Duty Paid — the Incoterms 2020 rule under which duties and import clearance are settled before your heavyweight hoodie order ever leaves Sialkot.
Shipping to the USA
Heavyweight fleece orders clear US customs under DDP terms, so nothing gets held at the port waiting on a duty payment. Background: U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
Shipping to the UK
Same principle for UK-bound orders — duties and import VAT handled ahead of delivery. Reference: UK Government import guidance.
From GSM Spec to Your Door
Five steps. A verified heavyweight hoodie under your brand, delivered duty-paid.
Tech Pack & GSM Spec
Lock in 380, 450 or 500 GSM, colorways and construction details. Use the tech pack generator if you don't have one built yet.
Fabric Testing
Fleece batch tested for GSM accuracy (±5%), color fastness, shrinkage and pilling before it's approved for cutting.
Sample in 7–10 Days
A physical sample so you can verify weight, hand-feel, fit and branding before bulk begins.
Bulk Production & AQL 2.5
5–7 weeks for a first order, 2–4 weeks on reorders, with AQL 2.5 inspection before anything ships. See the full manufacturing process.
DDP Shipping
Duties and customs pre-paid, 5–8 days transit, ready to sell on arrival.
Heavyweight Hoodie FAQs
By our own weight classes, Heavyweight Premium starts at 380 GSM and runs to 500 GSM — the same range behind $60–$120 US streetwear hoodies. Fleece below that (260–380 GSM) is Premium Weight, not heavyweight, even though it's often marketed as such. See the full fabric & GSM guide.
10 pieces per style, and colorways can be split at 5 units each. See our MOQ guide for the full reasoning behind minimums.
7–10 business days for a sample. A first bulk order runs 5–7 weeks from tech pack to delivery; reorders take 2–4 weeks since fabric sourcing and pattern grading are already done. DDP shipping adds 5–8 days.
No. GSM measures fabric density and warmth, not construction quality. A 380 GSM hoodie with reinforced stitching and a properly brushed interior will outlast a 500 GSM hoodie with weak seams. GSM should be matched to use case, then paired with real quality control.
Embroidery or puff print for small chest logos — the dense fleece holds stitch and puff detail well. Screen print is the better call for large back or all-over graphics. Full comparison: Screen Print vs. DTF vs. DTG vs. Embroidery.
Yes — private label branding (custom neck labels, hang tags and packaging) is available at every order size, including the 10-unit minimum. See the private label program.
Before You Spec a Heavyweight Order
A few guides worth reading first.
Start Your Heavyweight Hoodie Line
Free itemized quote in 24 hours. Samples in 7–10 days. MOQ 10 pieces per size and per color. DDP shipping to the USA, UK and Europe.