Next Level hoodies are built on French Terry rather than brushed fleece. That distinction matters for decorators. Brushed fleece has a napped interior that wicks moisture and adds bulk, but the exterior surface carries short fiber ends that interrupt ink film adhesion on DTG and create texture variation under DTF transfers. French Terry loops those fibers to the interior and leaves a smoother, more consistent exterior face. For DTG programs, this means more even pretreatment spread and fewer ink absorption variances across the print area. For DTF, the transfer lays flatter against the substrate. Screen printing and embroidery are not significantly affected by the surface difference, but decorators running DTG or heat-applied transfers will notice the improvement.

Next Level 9300 PCH Pullover: French Terry at 6.5 oz with a Hemp Component

The Next Level 9300 is a 6.5 oz unisex pullover hoodie in a PCH blend: poly, cotton, and hemp. Hemp fiber adds tensile strength without increasing weight and dyes to a slightly different tone than cotton, which gives the fabric a subtle heathered character even in solid colorways. The 9300 sits lighter than the Gildan 18500 (8 oz, 50/50 poly-cotton brushed fleece) in the hand and positions as a retail-feel blank for programs where end-users expect a fashion-grade product rather than a commodity fleece. At wholesale bulk pricing, the 9300 is an accessible upgrade from mass-market options without requiring a move to premium price tiers.

For DTG decorators, the French Terry exterior on the 9300 reduces the pretreatment volume needed compared to a standard brushed fleece hoodie. Less pretreatment reduces drying time between pretreat and print stations, which matters on higher-volume production runs. Test pretreatment concentration on the 9300 before committing to a full run, as the PCH blend absorbs differently than 100% cotton French Terry.

Next Level 9300 vs Gildan 18500: Choosing the Right Wholesale Hoodie Blank

The Gildan 18500 is an 8 oz, 50/50 poly-cotton brushed fleece pullover. It is the dominant mass-market hoodie blank for screen print programs where cost per unit and consistent sizing are the primary variables. The Next Level 9300, at 6.5 oz French Terry, is 1.5 oz lighter per square yard and has a noticeably different hand: less stiff out of the bag, with more drape in the body. For accounts printing large runs of promotional hoodies where end-users retain them as workwear, the 18500 is the standard choice. For accounts producing branded retail merchandise, collegiate gear, or DTC brand programs where the end-user will compare the blank against consumer retail product, the 9300 closes the gap.

For a direct comparison against other wholesale hoodie blanks, see the wholesale Gildan hoodies collection and the wholesale Bella Canvas hoodies collection.

9601 Zip Hoodie and 9304 Sueded French Terry

The Next Level 9601 is the zip hoodie companion to the 9300. Same French Terry construction, full zip front. Zip hoodies present different decoration constraints than pullovers: the zipper track runs through the center of any front chest print area, so left-chest placement is the standard option. Sleeve prints, back prints, and hood interior prints are unaffected. The 9304 Sueded French Terry is a garment-washed version of the Next Level French Terry hoodie range. The sueding process gives the exterior face a slightly softened texture relative to the standard 9300, with more of a lived-in hand out of the bag. The 9304 suits programs where the end-product is positioned as premium casual apparel rather than a decoration substrate first.

All styles in this collection are priced among the lowest online, with no minimum order required, with fast US shipping on stocked colors. Case pricing applies automatically, and bulk discounts increase with quantity.