Gildan 18500 (G185) vs Independent Trading Co. SS4500
- Gildan 18500 costs less per piece (from $14.88 vs $24.67 CAD).
- Independent Trading Co. SS4500 uses heavier fabric (8.5 oz vs 8 oz); Gildan 18500 is lighter.
- Gildan 18500 has more colour options (42 vs 27).
- Gildan 18500 has more units in Canadian warehouses today.
 Gildan 18500 (G185) |  Independent Trading Co. SS4500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Unisex Heavy Blend™ Hooded Sweatshirt | Unisex Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt |
| Wholesale price (CAD) | $14.88 – $19.52 | $24.67 – $31.90 |
| Fabric weight | 8 oz./yd² (US) 13.5 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles | 8.5 oz./yd² (US) 14.1 oz./L yd (CA), 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend fleece with 100% cotton face, 20 singles (Solid &Camo Colors) |
| Fabric | — | — |
| Colours | 42 +12 | 27 |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL |
| In stock in Canada | 232,712 pcs Mississauga, ON: 128,678 · Vancouver, BC: 39,661 · Calgary, AB: 64,373 | 30,852 pcs Mississauga, ON: 15,730 · Vancouver, BC: 6,948 · Calgary, AB: 8,174 |
| Case quantity | 24 pcs | 24 pcs |
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Gildan 18500 vs Independent Trading Co. SS4500 FAQ
Is the Gildan 18500 or the Independent Trading Co. SS4500 cheaper?
Gildan 18500 costs less per piece (from $14.88 vs $24.67 CAD).
What fabric weight are the Gildan 18500 and Independent Trading Co. SS4500?
Gildan 18500: 8 oz./yd² (US) 13.5 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester, 20 singles. Independent Trading Co. SS4500: 8.5 oz./yd² (US) 14.1 oz./L yd (CA), 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend fleece with 100% cotton face, 20 singles (Solid &Camo Colors).
How many colours do the Gildan 18500 and Independent Trading Co. SS4500 have?
Gildan 18500 comes in 42 colours; Independent Trading Co. SS4500 in 27.
Can I buy both with no minimum?
Yes — no minimum order on either, most orders ship within 1–2 business days from Canadian warehouses, and orders over $499 ship free.