Hanes vs Gildan: which sweatpant wins?
Both land in the budget tier — the Hanes EcoSmart Fleece Sweatpant at $15, the Gildan Heavy Blend Open-Bottom Sweatpant at $16, just $1 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Hanes | Gildan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15 | $16 |
| Material | Cotton/polyester fleece, ~8oz. | Cotton/polyester Heavy Blend fleece, ~8oz, brushed interior. |
| Fit | Baggy relaxed fit with elastic cuffs, runs large; shrinks toward true. | Baggy relaxed cut, runs large; shrinks toward true after washing. |
| Quality | Budget — warm but pills, the elastic loosens, and the cut reads dated. | Budget — warm but pills, the elastic loosens, and the cut reads plain and dated. |
| Best for | Lounging, sleep, around-the-house warmth, and cheap basics. | Lounging, sleep, layering warmth, printing, and cheap throwaway basics. |
| Care | Wash cold and tumble low to limit shrink and pilling. | Wash cold and tumble low to limit shrinkage and slow the pilling. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $1 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweatpant. Lean Hanes for lounging, sleep, around-the-house warmth, and cheap basics; pick Gildan for lounging, sleep, layering warmth, printing, and cheap throwaway basics.
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