Goodmates kids basis hoodie

The Goodmates Kids Basis Hoodie is a midweight brushed fleece pullover built for kids who are hard on their clothes. The fabric is an 80% cotton, 20% polyester blend at 290gsm, so it has enough cotton in it to feel soft against the skin and enough polyester to hold its shape through a busy school term. It is a simple, classic shape rather than anything fashion-forward, which is usually what you want from a hoodie that has to survive lunchtimes and weekends.

Goodmates describe this as a raglan fit, with the seam running from the collar to the underarm instead of sitting on top of the shoulder. That style tends to give a bit more room through the arms and shoulders, handy for kids who are still growing into a size. You get ribbed cuffs and a ribbed waist band to keep the warmth in, plus a kangaroo pocket across the front for cold hands or the odd treasure picked up on the way home.

If you are kitting out a school, a club, or just want a tidy layer for a child's uniform program, this one sits squarely in the kids corporate workwear range. You can read the full listing and check the size range on the Done Right Safety product page before you order.

Choosing the right size

This is a kids garment, so size is the first thing to get right. The raglan fit gives a little more room through the arms and shoulders than a set-in shoulder seam, which can help with growing kids, but it is still worth checking the size range on the product page against your child's current measurements. If you are buying for a uniform program where the hoodie sits over a shirt or polo, allow a touch of room for that layer underneath.

Getting the wear out of it

The 290gsm brushed fleece is a midweight, so think of it as a warm layer for cool mornings rather than a full winter jacket. It pulls on over a t-shirt or polo, and the ribbed cuffs and waist band help hold the shape and keep the warmth where you want it. The kangaroo pocket is handy for cold hands, and the plain front leaves space if you want a school or club logo added.

Washing and care

To keep it looking right, follow the care guidance on the label: cold machine wash, wash with like colours, and do not bleach. Skip the tumble dryer and line dry in the shade instead, which is kinder to the fleece. If it needs pressing, use a low iron on the reverse, and do not dry clean it. Sticking to this routine helps the cotton-rich fleece keep its softness and the ribbing keep its stretch through repeated washes.

All three are kids hoodies in the Corporate Workwear / Kids range, so the comparison is like for like rather than across different types of garment. The table sets out the fabric, the weight, the fit and the detailing for each one.

Pick the Goodmates X1003K if you want a clean, plain-front kids hoodie that is easy to decorate with a school or club logo, with a cotton-rich 290gsm fleece that feels soft. The Aussie Pacific Huxley (3509) is the choice if you want a bit more styling, with its contrast panels, hoodstripe and front piping, sitting slightly heavier at 300gsm. The JBs Kids Fleecy Hoodie (3KFH) is the warmest of the three on paper at 310gsm, and it adds a fully lined hood, so it leans towards colder days.

On the listing, this reads as a straightforward, well-judged kids hoodie. The 80% cotton, 20% polyester brushed fleece at 290gsm is a sensible midweight: warm enough for cool weather, soft against the skin, and with enough polyester to stand up to the washing machine. The raglan fit, ribbed cuffs and waist, and the kangaroo pocket are the details you actually want on a hoodie that gets worn hard.

What is confirmed here is the fabric, the weight, the fit style, the ribbing, the pocket, and the care instructions. What is not covered here is the exact size range, the colour options, and whether the hood is lined, so check those on the listing before you commit, especially if you are buying for a uniform program where colour and sizing need to match across a group.

For a plain, decoration-friendly kids fleece in a corporate workwear range, it is an easy one to recommend, with the proviso that you confirm sizing and colour on the product page.