Champion built its name on one product decision: adding a hood to the sweatshirt. Nearly a century later, that decision still drives demand for Champion hoodies and sweatshirts among merchants who want a recognizable label behind their designs.
This article breaks down the material, fit, and construction of Printify's two Champion staples, the S700 hoodie and S600 crewneck, so you know exactly what you're printing on and what to tell customers who ask.
Key takeaways
- Champion has over 100 years of production history, and Gildan Activewear manufactures its printwear line under license from trademark owner ABG-Champion LLC.
- Printify’s Champion Catalog includes the S700 Powerblend hoodie and S600 crewneck sweatshirt, both made from a 50% cotton, 50% polyester blend, with up to 5% recycled polyester.
- Champion hoodies and sweatshirts run small. Recommend ordering one size up from a customer's usual size to help avoid returns.
- Both garments are available in five base colors, keeping the focus on the design rather than the blank.
- Ordering a sample before a customer's first order can catch sizing and print-placement issues early, especially if the fit differs from that of other blanks in the Catalog.
Champion hoodie review
The Champion S700 Powerblend Eco Fleece is a midweight pullover built for everyday wear rather than heavy winter layering.
Composition and material
The S700 is made from a 50% cotton, 50% polyester blend, with up to 5% of that polyester coming from recycled plastic bottles.
This blend gives the fabric enough structure to hold a print without the stiffness of pure cotton fleece, while the recycled content offers a small sustainability benefit that merchants can highlight without overstating it.
How do Champion hoodies fit?
Champion hoodies have an oversized, relaxed cut rather than a slim silhouette. The S700 fits loosely through the body and shoulders, which suits streetwear-style graphics and oversized branding.
Because the cut is already generous, sizing up will make the fit even looser. Merchants selling to customers who prefer a snug fit should flag this in the product description.
Weight
At 9 oz/yd² (310 g/m²), the S700 is a midweight hoodie, warm enough for fall and spring wear without the bulk of a heavyweight fleece like Champion's Reverse Weave line. Merchants selling to customers in colder climates might pair it with a hoodie vs sweatshirt guide to help buyers choose the right layer for the weather.
Logo
A red-and-blue Champion "C" logo is stitched on the left sleeve. It's small enough not to compete with a custom front print, which matters to merchants who want the design, not the manufacturer, to be the selling point.
Seams
Double-needle stitching reinforces the seams throughout, helping the garment hold up at the cuffs and hem after repeated washes.
Label
The sewn-in label carries Champion's branding and sits flat against the skin, reducing the irritation that can come from a scratchy tag.
Color variations
The S700 comes in five base colors, including black, white, and gray. A narrower color range can reduce decision fatigue for buyers browsing a storefront while making it easier to choose designs that work across the available colors.
A spacious kangaroo pocket sits at the front, providing a convenient place to warm your hands or stash a phone.
Size guide
Champion hoodies run small, so recommend sizing up directly in the product listing rather than leaving the information to a size chart buried in the FAQ. Printify includes a full S700 size chart on the product page with exact measurements for each size.
Champion sweatshirt review
Printify pairs the S700 hoodie with the S600 Double Dry Eco® Crewneck, a hoodless sweatshirt with a similar fabric composition but a different silhouette.
Composition
The S600 uses the same 50% cotton, 50% polyester blend as the hoodie. The specially spun fibers create a smooth, uniform surface that can help printed designs appear crisp and defined.
Weight
Like the hoodie, the S600 is midweight and warm enough for three-season wear without being limited to the colder months.
Fit
The S600 has a regular, less exaggerated fit than the S700's oversized cut. It works well for merchants targeting a classic crewneck look rather than a streetwear silhouette, with standard rather than dropped sleeves.
Logo
The same Champion "C" logo appears on the left sleeve, keeping brand recognition consistent across a merchant's hoodie and sweatshirt listings.
Seams
Coverstitching runs throughout the S600, a construction method designed to provide added durability through repeated wash cycles.
Label
The S600 features a sewn-in Champion label that sits comfortably against the skin, with no separate care tag to cut out.
Color variations
The S600 is also available in five colors, mirroring the hoodie's palette, so merchants can list matching hoodie-and-crewneck sets under a single design.
Size guide
The S600 also runs small, so apply the same sizing recommendation across both product listings rather than treating them as separate sizing systems.
Create and sell Champion hoodies and sweatshirts with Printify
Selling Champion apparel through Printify follows the same five-step workflow as any other product in the Catalog.
Sign up
Sign up for Printify for free and access the full Catalog, including both Champion styles, alongside the design and mockup tools you need to launch a store.
Choose a hoodie
From the Catalog, filter for Champion hoodies or sweatshirts, compare them with other blanks like Gildan hoodies if budget matters more than brand name, and open the product page.
Customize it
The Product Creator lets merchants upload and place full-color designs on Champion hoodies, which are printed using direct-to-garment (DTG) technology. For a stitched finish, browse custom embroidered hoodies in our Catalog.
Order samples
Order a sample before listing a design publicly. This can catch print placement and color issues before a customer's first order ships, which is far cheaper than handling a return.
Start selling
Once the sample checks out, list the product, connect it to a sales channel, and let Printify handle production and shipping while you focus on marketing. If you’re building a broader hoodie lineup, browse custom hoodies for additional blanks to pair with the Champion line.
Frequently asked questions
Final thoughts
The Champion hoodie and sweatshirt earn their place in a print-on-demand store through consistent construction rather than trend-chasing design. A 50/50 cotton-poly blend, reinforced seams, and a fit that merchants can predict and communicate clearly all add up to fewer size-related returns and a print surface that holds up over repeated washes.
Browse the Champion catalog on Printify, order a sample of the S700 or S600, and see how the blank performs before committing to a full product line.
