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Gildan Hoodie Alternative to Printify: Pricing Compared

June 9, 2026 5 min read By Cameron Wells
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  1. The two Gildan hoodie options in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog
  2. Why Gildan is a common default choice
  3. How a Printify-connected Gildan order differs
  4. Where the Gildan hoodie fits in a product lineup
  5. Frequently Asked Questions

Gildan blanks are a default choice across nearly every custom apparel channel, from screen print shops to print-on-demand marketplaces, because the brand keeps a consistent fit and a value price point at scale. A Gildan hoodie sourced through a Printify-connected storefront comes from whichever print provider in that network stocks it, with pricing and shipping that vary by provider. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries two Gildan hoodie options directly in its fixed catalog: the Classic Zip-Up Hoodie and a Youth Hoodie for team and family orders.

The two Gildan hoodie options in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog

ProductBrandVIP baseFree plan base
Classic Zip-Up HoodieGildan$41.88$49.92
Youth HoodieGildan$36.88$44.92

The zip-up style covers adult sizing for a business or team that wants a layering piece, while the youth hoodie fills team merch orders that include younger members.

Why Gildan is a common default choice

Gildan blanks are priced to give a seller room to set a competitive retail price while still keeping healthy margin, without the brand premium a Champion or Bella+Canvas piece carries. That makes Gildan the practical choice for team orders, gym merch, and volume drops where price sensitivity matters more than a name-brand feel.

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How a Printify-connected Gildan order differs

A Gildan hoodie ordered through a Printify-connected storefront runs through the print provider that stocks it in that network, which means base pricing can vary by provider, and shipping is typically calculated separately and passed to the buyer at checkout. A seller pricing out a Gildan hoodie drop should total the blank cost plus shipping before comparing it against a flat, shipping-included price.

Where the Gildan hoodie fits in a product lineup

Most vendors position the Gildan zip-up as the value tier next to a premium option like the Champion Performance Hoodie ($45.88 VIP base). Offering both gives buyers a lower-price entry point and a premium upsell in the same drop. See the Champion hoodie comparison for the premium-tier pricing, or the full hoodie lineup for every option in the catalog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gildan zip-up hoodie available in youth sizes too?

The Youth Hoodie is a separate Gildan product in the catalog priced at $36.88 VIP base for youth-specific sizing.

Does the Gildan hoodie ship separately from other items in an order?

No. Mixed orders ship together where possible, free of charge, in about a week.

Is there a minimum order for team Gildan hoodie orders?

No. Teams can order any quantity from one piece up, all at the same per-piece base price.

How much can I mark up a Gildan hoodie at retail?

The vendor sets the retail price. Most price the value-tier Gildan hoodie $12-20 above the VIP base.

Cameron Wells
Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.

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