Goodmates womens Basis hoodie, 290gsm brushed fleece

The Goodmates Womens Basis Hoodie is a pullover fleece built around a midweight 290gsm brushed fleece in an 80% cotton, 20% polyester blend. The brushing sits on the inner face, so it feels soft against the skin while the cotton-heavy mix keeps the outer surface settled.

The cut is a classic raglan, with the seam running from the underarm up to the collar rather than a set-in shoulder. Ribbed cuffs and a ribbed waist band finish the sleeves and hem, and there is a kangaroo pocket across the front for your hands or your phone. Goodmates pitches it as a throw on and go piece, and the spec backs that up: warm enough for cool mornings on site, light enough that it is not a winter jacket.

For a women's hoodie that works as work uniform and after-hours wear, this one sits squarely in that space. You can see the full listing and current colour options on the Done Right Safety product page.

Picking the right layer

Start with what you want from a hoodie. At 290gsm this is a midweight, so it earns its keep across cool mornings and air-conditioned offices rather than deep winter. If you need a top layer to block wind and rain, a jacket is the better call. If you want warmth you can pull on over a polo and forget about, this fits. The cotton-heavy blend gives it a natural feel, and the raglan cut leaves the shoulders free to move.

Sizing and fit

The Basis hoodie is a women's cut, so check the size range and the chart on the Done Right Safety listing before you order, especially if you plan to wear a shirt or polo underneath. The raglan shoulder is forgiving across a range of body shapes because there is no fixed shoulder seam. The ribbed cuffs and waist band sit in close, which keeps drafts out and stops the hem riding up. If you are buying a batch for a team, order one sample size first and check it against the people who will wear it.

Care and getting the life out of it

Follow the care label and the fleece will hold up. Cold machine wash with like colours, no bleach, and skip the dryer: line dry it in the shade instead so the colour and the fibres last. If it needs pressing, use a low iron on the reverse. Do not dry clean it. Washing inside out helps the brushed inner face stay soft over time, and turning the cuffs and waist band right way out before drying keeps the rib looking neat.

The options below are like-for-like same-type choices from the Ladies Jumpers range, plus the matching men's Basis hoodie that shares this fabric, so you can compare them directly as cool-weather layers rather than as adjacent alternatives.

The choice mostly comes down to style and warmth. For a soft pullover fleece that you throw on and go, the Womens Basis Hoodie is the pick, and the Goodmates Mens Basis Hoodie (X1003M) is the same 290gsm brushed fleece in a men's cut if you are kitting out a mixed team. The Biz Collection 2-way zip cardigan (LC3505) is a lighter viscose and nylon knit with a full zip, which suits anyone who wants to take a layer on and off through the day rather than pull it over their head.

The DNC Ladies Wool Blend cardigan (4332) goes a different way again: a 50% wool, 50% acrylic knit with an anti-pill finish, so it leans warmer and more knit-like than a brushed fleece. Pick that one if wool warmth matters more than the casual hoodie look, and pick the Basis Hoodie if you want the cotton-rich softness and the front pocket.

What is confirmed on the listing is a sound, honest spec for a casual work fleece. The 290gsm brushed fleece in an 80% cotton, 20% polyester blend is a sensible midweight, the raglan cut and ribbed trims are the right details for a pullover hoodie, and the kangaroo pocket and care instructions are all spelled out. There is nothing exotic in the spec, and that is what makes it a reliable everyday layer.

Worth verifying on the product page before you commit: the available colours, the women's size range and the size chart, and whether the listing supports logo or uniform branding for team orders. The pack does not list those details, so check them on the Done Right Safety page rather than assuming.

No safety standards or ratings are listed for this product, which is expected for a corporate workwear fleece rather than rated PPE. If the hoodie has to meet a particular Australian workplace requirement, confirm that on the product page or datasheet first.