Heavyweight Blank Hoodies & Apparel for Wholesale Decoration
This category contains the 15001 pullover hoodie in 12 oz (407 GSM) 80/20 cotton-poly brushed fleece and the 1005 tee in 6.0 oz (203 GSM) 100% ringspun cotton. Compare the 15001 Urban Pullover Hoodie with the 1005 tee by garment type and fit. The 1005 Heavy Cotton Tee earns its heavyweight name on the t-shirt scale at 6.0 oz (203 GSM), where most market tees run lighter.
The 15001 comes in 3 colors and adult sizes S to 3XL, with S fitting like a standard L. The 1005 comes in Black and White, also in adult sizes S to 3XL. Choose the 15001 for heavyweight fleece or the 1005 for a heavier cotton tee.
What Makes a Blank “Heavyweight”?
Fabric weight is measured in ounces per square yard (oz/yd²) or grams per square meter (gsm). The wholesale industry generally breaks apparel into three tiers:
- Lightweight: under 7 oz, basic promotional tees and thin fleece
- Midweight: 7 oz up to 10 oz, everyday retail-quality blanks
- Heavyweight: 10 oz and above, premium, streetwear-grade construction
Three Layer labels fleece at 10 oz and above heavyweight. The 15001 meets that threshold at 12 oz, while the 8.8 oz P280 and CR280 are premium midweight.
Choose by Fabric and Fit
Compare the 15001 hoodie and 1005 tee with the P280 and CR280 midweight alternatives:
15001 hoodie: 12 oz (407 GSM) 80/20 cotton-poly brushed fleece, regular fit. 1005 tee: 6.0 oz (203 GSM) 100% ringspun cotton, Black and White. P280 hoodie and CR280 crewneck: 8.8 oz (298 GSM) 70/30 cotton-poly midweight fleece. Test ink, cure and embroidery backing on the chosen style before bulk decoration.
For a detailed comparison of how weight classes affect decoration and retail positioning, read our guide: Heavyweight vs. Midweight Hoodies: Which Blank Is Right for Your Brand?
Category Products and Coordinating Midweight Alternatives
Every product in this category ships from our Los Angeles warehouse. We offer no minimum ordering from January through September. During our busy season, October through December, please order single sizes in packs of 6 (one polybag) per color, per size. Custom programs start at 600 pieces per style per color for fleece styles and 1,200 for the 1005 tee. Here is what we carry:
Heavyweight Urban Hoodie 15001
The 15001 uses 12 oz (407 GSM) 80/20 cotton-poly brushed fleece. We offer no minimum ordering from January through September. During our busy season, October through December, please order single sizes in packs of 6 (one polybag) per color, per size.
100% Heavy Cotton Tee 1005
The 1005 is a 6.0 oz (203 GSM) 100% ringspun cotton tee, available in Black and White and adult sizes S to 3XL.
Coordinating midweight alternatives. Midweight Hoodie P280
The P280 is 8.8 oz (298 GSM), 70/30 cotton-poly fleece in a regular fit. It comes in 17 colors and adult sizes XS to 5XL.
Midweight Crewneck CR280
The CR280 crewneck uses the same 8.8 oz (298 GSM) 70/30 cotton-poly fleece as the P280. It has side seams, 18 colors and adult sizes S to 3XL.
Order Heavyweight Blanks Through NuOrder
Three Layer is a wholesale-only supplier. Browse the full heavyweight collection, check live inventory by color and size, and place orders directly through our NuOrder wholesale portal. Custom color programs with logo-ready packaging are available at 600 pieces per style per color for fleece styles and 1,200 for the 1005 tee. Open a wholesale account for approval, then sign in to NuOrder for current inventory and ordering. For custom colors, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually makes a blank apparel item heavyweight, and is everything in this category 10 oz or more?
Heavyweight means 10 oz per square yard (339 GSM) and up. In this category only the 15001 Urban Pullover Hoodie meets that bar, at 12 oz (407 GSM). The 1005 Heavy Cotton Tee at 6.0 oz (203 GSM) earns the heavyweight label only on the t-shirt weight scale, where most market tees run lighter. The P280 hoodie and CR280 crewneck are coordinating midweight alternatives at 8.8 oz (298 GSM) in 70/30 cotton-poly fleece. This category’s product grid contains the 15001 hoodie and 1005 tee.
Is there a minimum order quantity on heavyweight blanks?
We offer no minimum ordering from January through September. During our busy season, October through December, please order single sizes in packs of 6 (one polybag) per color, per size. Sizes and colors can be mixed freely within a single order. Custom colors on an existing style require 600 pieces per style per color for fleece styles such as the 15001 and 1,200 for the 1005 tee, and sizes can be mixed within the minimum. A brand new custom cut and sew style requires 2,400 units.
How fast do heavyweight blank orders ship?
In-stock paid orders placed by 12pm PT ship the same day from our Los Angeles area warehouse. Custom color and private label programs take 120 days total, 60 days production plus 60 days shipping.
How does the 15001 Urban Hoodie compare to other 10 oz and up heavyweight hoodies on the market?
At 12 oz (407 GSM) in an 80/20 cotton poly brushed fleece, the 15001 sits solidly in the true heavyweight tier. Independent Trading Co IND4000 runs lighter at 10 oz (330 GSM, manufacturer stated) in a 70/30 blend. Camber’s 232 Cross-Knit pullover matches the 15001 at 12 oz (407 GSM, converted) in a 90/10 blend. Pro Club’s 142 heavyweight pullover runs heavier at 13 oz (440 GSM, converted) in a 60/40 blend.
Which heavyweight blank works best for screen printing versus embroidery?
Use a stock 15001 sample to test decoration on 12 oz brushed fleece, or a 1005 sample for a 6.0 oz ringspun cotton tee. For screen printing, test your ink and cure. For embroidery, test the artwork and backing before a bulk run.
Where are Three Layer’s heavyweight blanks designed and manufactured?
Every Three Layer product, including the heavyweight collection, is designed in the Los Angeles Fashion District and manufactured in Pakistan at a WRAP-certified partner factory that also holds OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and amfori BSCI certification.
