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The Stanley/Stella equivalent to the Gildan 18000

The closest Stanley/Stella equivalent to the Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt is the Stanley/Stella Roller (SASU010), a 8.3 oz/yd² medium fit midweight crewneck against the 18000 at 8 oz/yd², made with 80% organic cotton (GOTS). French Press Custom, an official Stanley/Stella dealer in Santa Fe Springs, CA, prints and embroiders both.

Why this match

Both are midweight crewneck sweatshirts. The Roller is 8.3 oz/yd² against 8, 80% organic cotton with recycled polyester, with a 100% organic cotton face.

Also consider: Stanley/Stella Changer 2.0. The Changer 2.0 is the heavier 10.3 oz/yd² crewneck.

Side by side

Gildan 18000 vs Stanley/Stella Roller

Style
Gildan 18000Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
RollerStanley/Stella Roller SASU010
Fabric
Gildan 1800050/50 cotton/polyester
Roller80% organic ring spun combed cotton, 20% recycled polyester
Weight
Gildan 180008 oz/yd²
Roller8.3 oz/yd² (281 g/m²)
Yarn
Gildan 1800020 singles
Rollern/a
Construction
Gildan 180001x1 rib with spandex
RollerBrushed, Fabric washed
Fit
Gildan 18000Classic fit
RollerMedium Fit
Organic
Gildan 18000Not listed
RollerMade with 80% organic cotton (GOTS)
Certifications
Gildan 18000Meets OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Maker is Fair Labor Accredited, Contains US grown BCI cotton
RollerMade with 80% organic cotton (GOTS), OEKO-TEX organic garments, Vegan, Fair Wear
Sizes
Gildan 18000XS to 5XL (9 sizes)
RollerXXS to 5XL (10 sizes)
Colors
Gildan 1800041
Roller23
Made in
Gildan 18000n/a
RollerBangladesh

Specs as each supplier publishes them: Gildan from the S&S Activewear catalog, Stanley/Stella from the Stanley/Stella product API, both read November 2, 2026. Color counts are the colors in each feed. n/a or Not listed means the supplier data we use does not say.

When to choose which

Choose the Gildan 18000 when

  • High-volume team, school and event orders on a dependable 50/50 blend.
  • Safety colors or a very wide color range.
  • Spandex in the rib for stretch.

Choose the Stanley/Stella Roller when

  • A softer, higher-cotton crew with an organic cotton face.
  • Certified organic content and recycled polyester for brand merch.
  • Sizes XXS to 5XL.

Decoration notes

How we print and stitch them

  1. 01Plastisol is standard on 50/50; the Roller's cotton face also takes DTG and water-based inks.
  2. 02Both embroider well.
  3. 03Test bright reds over dark blends for dye migration.

Questions

What is the Stanley/Stella equivalent of the Gildan 18000?

The Stanley/Stella Roller (SASU010). Both are midweight crewneck sweatshirts. The Roller is 8.3 oz/yd² against 8, 80% organic cotton with recycled polyester, with a 100% organic cotton face.

Is the Stanley/Stella Roller heavier than the Gildan 18000?

The Roller is 0.3 oz/yd² heavier (8.3 against 8 oz/yd², as each supplier publishes it).

Is the Gildan 18000 organic?

Organic cotton is not listed in the Gildan product data we use. The Stanley/Stella Roller is made with 80% organic cotton (GOTS), per Stanley/Stella's own product data.

Can French Press Custom decorate both?

Yes. We screen print, DTG print and embroider both blanks in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Ask for the Roller on a quote and we will price it next to the Gildan 18000 if you want to compare.

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