Fabric for Hoodies and Sweatshirts

Hoodies and sweatshirts are normally knitted between 240 and 300 GSM. Below 240 GSM the garment loses structure through the shoulder and cuff; above 300 GSM it becomes harder to stitch cleanly and adds freight cost without adding warmth. DG Knitting knits this band at 60 inch width in fake cotton and full dull polyester constructions at its Surat mill, with a minimum order of 500 kg and a 7 to 14 day lead time.

What to specify

Weight guidance for hoodies, sweatshirts and joggers
Weight bandBest forWatch out for
240–250 GSMLightweight hoodies, all-season sweatshirts, co-ord setsCan feel thin in a boxy oversized fit
250–270 GSMStandard hoodies and crewnecks, joggersThe safe default for most programmes
270–300 GSMWinter hoodies, thermal styles, structured outerwearLonger drying time; heavier freight per piece

Loop-back or brushed back

At the same GSM these feel like two different garments:

  • Loop-back — the inner face shows visible loops. Reads lighter, breathes better, dries faster. Suits all-season and warmer-climate programmes.
  • Brushed back — the loops are mechanically raised into a soft nap. Reads warmer and fuller. Suits winter programmes.

Decide this before sampling. It changes the garment more than a 20 GSM difference does.

Matching tops and bottoms

For a hoodie-and-jogger set, the usual failure point is shade mismatch between top and bottom when the two are sourced from different mills. Knitting both from the same article and dye lot removes the problem.

What we tell buyers before they sample

Articles currently in this weight band

Live from our catalogue — specifications are lab-verified and updated as the range develops.

DG COT Soft Rib — 240 GSM circular knit rib fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting240 GSM DG COT Soft Rib DG CIR 0002 Fake Cotton · Mid-weight · 60 inch Casual Tops, Co-ord Sets, Sweatshirts & Hoodies DG COT Mini Grid — 240 GSM circular knit fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting240 GSM DG COT Mini Grid DG CIR 0004 Fake Cotton · Mid-weight · 60 inch Casual Tops, Polos, Co-ord Sets DG COT Boomer — 240–250 GSM circular knit fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting240–250 GSM DG COT Boomer DG CIR 0006 Fake Cotton · Heavy-weight · 60 inch Casual Tops, Shirts & Tunics, Co-ord Sets DG COT Dry Line — 240 GSM circular knit fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting240 GSM DG COT Dry Line DG CIR 0011 Fake Cotton · Mid-weight · 60 inch Co-ord Sets, Shirts & Tunics, Casual Tops DG COT Peach Touch — 250 GSM circular knit fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting250 GSM DG COT Peach Touch DG CIR 0001 Fake Cotton · Heavy-weight · 60 inch Co-ord Sets, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Joggers DG COT Fine Rib — 250 GSM circular knit fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting250 GSM DG COT Fine Rib DG CIR 0012 Fake Cotton · Heavy-weight · 60 inch Shirts & Tunics, Polos, Co-ord Sets DG COT Miss Dot — 250 GSM circular knit fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting250 GSM DG COT Miss Dot DG CIR 0017 Fake Cotton · Heavy-weight · 60 inch Shirts & Tunics, Co-ord Sets, Loungewear DG COT Miss Dot Heavy — 270 GSM circular knit fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting270 GSM DG COT Miss Dot Heavy DG CIR 0023 Fake Cotton · Heavy-weight · 60 inch Polos, Shirts & Tunics, Light Outerwear DG COT Thermal Grid — 290–300 GSM circular knit fake cotton fabric draped to show surface and structure, by DG Knitting290–300 GSM DG COT Thermal Grid DG CIR 0005 Fake Cotton · Heavy-weight · 60 inch Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Co-ord Sets, Joggers

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