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The verdict
Gildan Men's Heavyweight Waistband Sweatshirt
SizeLarge
ColorSand
GOOD PRICE.
This is a basic heavyweight sweatshirt from Gildan made from a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend. It's designed for everyday wear and casual workouts, with reinforced seams and a fitted waistband to hold its shape.
$11.34
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 17d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The fabric is air jet spun, which means it resists pilling and keeps looking fresher longer than cheaper sweatshirts.
- Double-needle stitching at the waistband and cuffs makes these areas more durable, so they won't fray or stretch out as quickly.
- The waistband has spandex built in, so it stretches and recovers instead of just sagging after a few washes.
As of Aug 15, the Gildan Men's Heavyweight Waistband Sweatshirt is a good price at $11.34 — versus a $11.78 typical price and a $10.50 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “43% off,” measured against a $20 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $12 — real discount ≈ 4%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $20 “list price” untouched for 15 months — while the item actually sold for about $12. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 11 × 7.8 × 3.1 in
- Weight
- 0.9 lb
- Colour
- Sand
- Size
- Large