Gildan
Gildan is a major apparel manufacturer best known in the print and decorated apparel world for its blank t shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. These are the kinds of garments that brands and printers buy in bulk, then decorate with their own designs.
On Everything Volleyball, when you see “Gildan” on a product page, it is not just a brand name. It tells you what blank the design is printed on, which affects feel, weight, warmth, and how the garment fits.
What Gildan is known for
Gildan built its reputation by supplying blanks that are widely available, consistent, and easy to decorate. The company describes itself as one of the world’s largest vertically integrated apparel manufacturers, and its core business includes selling products in bulk to printers, brands, or companies that then decorate them.
If you have ever bought a team hoodie, a spirit wear sweatshirt, or a tournament tee, there is a good chance it started life as a Gildan blank.
Why this matters for volleyball families
A design can be great, but the blank is what decides whether you actually want to wear it for a full tournament day.
With Gildan, the biggest benefits for most buyers are predictability and value. Many Gildan styles are easy to size, easy to wash, and available in lots of colors. That is a big deal when you want something you can wear on repeat to cold gyms, practices, and weekend events.
The Gildan styles you will see most on our site
These are the two you are most likely to see referenced on Everything Volleyball product pages:
Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend hoodie
This is one of Gildan’s most common hoodie blanks and it is widely used for decorated apparel. Gildan positions the 18500 as a cozy fleece option with a brushed interior and a strong surface for decoration.
Gildan 64000 Softstyle t shirt
Softstyle is a popular choice when you want a lighter, softer tee that still prints well. On product pages, calling out “64000 Softstyle” helps you know you are not getting a stiff, heavy tee.
Printing and decoration context
Gildan’s core model is built around decoration. Their products are designed to be printed on, whether that is screen printing, direct to garment, or other common methods used in print on demand.
On our shop listings, we still call out the print method used for that specific item, because the same blank can look different depending on how it is decorated.
Official link
If you want to confirm brand info or browse their catalog directly, start with Gildan’s official site.