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How to choose fabric weight for your club hoodie
Weight shapes warmth, drape, durability and cost. Here is how to weigh those trade-offs for your members before you ask for quotes.
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Start with the use
A hoodie worn on the sideline in winter has a different job from one worn to a weekly social. Write down when, where and how often members will wear it before you look at fabrics.
Ask who will wear it. A junior squad, adult members and coaches may need different choices, and one decision rarely suits everyone.
What fabric weight means
GSM is grams per square metre: how much a square metre of the fabric weighs. It is a useful clue, not a verdict. Two fabrics with the same GSM can feel very different because of fibre and construction. The handbook chapter explains why.
Compare the options
| Weight | Typical feel | Often suits | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter | Softer, drapes easily | Warm climates, layering | Durability, show-through |
| Mid-weight | Balanced | Everyday club wear | Fit after washing |
| Heavier | Substantial, warmer | Cold training, outerwear feel | Weight on the body, shrinkage |
This is a general guide only. Confirm the measured GSM of the exact fabric with your supplier.
Questions for your supplier
- What is the measured GSM of this exact fabric?
- What is the fibre blend and the construction?
- Can I see a physical sample before approval?
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