Heavyweight Streetwear, Built for Brands.

A T-shirt is generally considered heavyweight from around 220-240 GSM upward, with the streetwear standard sitting at 280-320 GSM and premium heavyweight tees reaching 360-400+ GSM. Below 180 GSM is lightweight; 180-220 GSM is midweight.

A hoodie is considered heavyweight from about 350-380 GSM upward. Premium structured hoodies sit at 400-500 GSM (French terry or 3-end fleece), and extreme-weight hoodies reach 580-630 GSM. Standard fashion hoodies are usually 250-320 GSM.

No — 500 GSM is a premium, structured weight that many streetwear brands specifically request. It holds its shape, drapes cleanly and feels substantial. The trade-off is cost and sewing complexity, which is exactly where a specialist heavyweight manufacturer adds value.

There is no single best GSM. T-shirts work well at 300-400 GSM, hoodies at 400-500 GSM, and sweatshirts up to 580 GSM. The right weight depends on the silhouette, the hand feel you want, and how the garment is worn — structure matters more than a high number.

No. A higher GSM means more fabric weight, not automatically better quality. Fiber, yarn, knitting structure, finishing and construction decide how a garment actually feels and performs. A well-made 320 GSM tee can outperform a poorly made 500 GSM one.

400 GSM is a solid premium heavyweight — good structure without feeling stiff. 500 GSM is denser and more structured, with a heavier hand feel and stronger drape. The jump mostly shows in hoodies and sweatshirts, where the extra weight changes how the body holds its shape.

Yes. 500 GSM hoodies are a core product for us — built with 3-end fleece or compact French terry, engineered rib, and sewing tuned for heavy cloth. We produce them as a standard style, not a one-off.

Yes. From 500+ pieces we develop custom GSM, yarn composition, knitting structure, dye and hand feel with our partner mills — including heavy 3-end fleece, compact knits and technical blends tuned to your product.

Heavyweight streetwear typically uses cotton and cotton blends in French terry, 3-end fleece, compact single jersey and interlock. Organic and Pima cotton raise the hand feel; custom blends add stretch or performance. The structure matters as much as the fiber.

Not if it is controlled. Heavy cotton fabrics can shrink more than lightweight ones if left untreated, which is why we pre-shrink and test every heavyweight lot. With proper pre-treatment, shrinkage stays within 2-3% after the first wash.

We pre-shrink the fabric before cutting, run wash tests on each lot, and lock the pattern to the stabilized cloth. Finished garments are measured against spec so the size you approve in the sample is the size that ships at bulk.

Yes, and it is common. Garment wash, enzyme, stone and acid washes are regularly applied to heavyweight hoodies and sweatshirts to soften the hand feel and create vintage character — as long as shrinkage was controlled earlier in the process.

Yes. Oversized and drop-shoulder fits are standard for our heavyweight program. The pattern is engineered for the higher weight so the garment drapes correctly rather than pulling or twisting — which is the main failure point in oversized heavyweight pieces.

The MOQ is 50 pieces per design per color, the same as our standard streetwear. Blank heavyweight apparel starts from 20 pieces. Runs of 500+ pieces unlock custom dye and fabric development, and 1,000+ pieces get the best volume pricing.

Sampling is graded by complexity: a heavyweight style with standard fabric takes about 7-10 days, while custom fabric or unusual construction (convertible pants, patchwork) can take up to 15 days. Bulk production runs 20-35 days after sample approval.