Fabrics and GSM: pick the weight that matches your brand
GSM is grams per square metre: the higher the number, the heavier and thicker the fabric. Gen-Z Fashion Apparel makes hoodies from 280–450 GSM fleece and tees from 160–300 GSM cotton, and recommends 400 GSM for an oversized streetwear hoodie. These guides compare fleece, French terry, jersey and blends.
Guides in this topic
- Hoodie fabric guide: fleece, French terry, GSM Coming soon
- Heavyweight tee fabrics Coming soon
- Cotton vs blends for streetwear Coming soon
Feel the fabric before you choose
Swatches come with every sample. Or order the Sample Kit.
Common questions
What fabrics do you have?
French terry, brushed fleece, loopback, combed and heavyweight cotton jersey, pique, twill, ripstop, canvas, denim, nylon, polyester mesh and stretch blends. Swatches come with every sample.
What is GSM?
Grams per square metre. Heavier means thicker. Streetwear hoodies are usually 400 GSM.
Can you source a fabric I specify?
Yes; adds 7–14 days, minimum 250 kg per colour (roughly 300 hoodies).
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