American Apparel RF494 Women's ReFlex Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt in Arctic — blank crewneck sweatshirt, front view

Shown: Arctic

American ApparelStyle RF494 · Sweatshirts

Women's ReFlex Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt

A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the American Apparel line, offered in 7 colors and sizes S–2XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 70/30 combed ring-spun us cotton/recycled polyester at 7.6 oz/yd²
  • Recycled content
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.

Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.

Colors 7Arctic

  • Arctic

  • Black

  • Blush

  • Bone

  • Brown

  • Canyon

  • Heather Grey

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL

Availability Arctic

Availability by size for the Arctic colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn StockAvailable
MIn StockAvailable
LIn StockAvailable
XLIn StockAvailable
2XLIn StockAvailable

Last inventory sync: July 12, 2026 · local pickup stock held near Lockport, IL. Distributor network totals — not live stock; availability is reconfirmed on every quote before production.

Key specifications

Fabric composition
70/30 combed ring-spun us cotton/recycled polyester
Fabric weight
7.6 oz/yd²
Fabric type
fleece
Yarn
combed · ring-spun · 31 singles
Construction
Side-seamed
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Women's
Fit
Oversized
Sizes
S–2XL
Colors
7
Country of origin
El Salvador
Sustainability
Recycled content; OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cotton

Decoration compatibility

VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.

Blended fabric prints reliably; match the ink system to the dominant fiber.

  • Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
  • Textured fleece surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean.

Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.

  • Lofted fleece surface — press with slightly higher pressure for full transfer contact.

Cotton-rich blend prints acceptably; expect a softer, more vintage result than 100% cotton.

  • Non-flat fleece surface reduces DTG detail.

Embroidery

Excellent

Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.

  • Lofted fleece — a water-soluble topping keeps small lettering from sinking.

Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.

Sublimation

Not Recommended

Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.

Decoration results can vary by equipment, ink, transfer material, garment color, and production settings. Always test before beginning a full production run.

Fit and sizing

Oversized fit, cut for women's wear · sizes S–2XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL2XL
Body Length22 1/22323 1/22424 1/2
Chest Width (Laid Flat)21 1/222 1/223 1/225 1/225 1/2
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)33 1/433 3/734 1/234 3/435

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 7.6 oz./yd² (US), 12.7 oz./L yd (CA), 70/30 combed ring-spun US cotton/recycled polyester, 31 singles
  • Heather Grey is 65/35 cotton/recycled polyester
  • Reimagined, Recycled, ReFlex Fleece is the next evolution of fleece
  • 3-end lightweight fleece made using recycled polyester
  • 100% combed ring-spun cotton face yarn for cotton friendly decorating techniques
  • Boxy fit, slightly cropped
  • 1” rolled back dropped shoulder seam for added decoration
  • Back neck patch for easy customization
  • Balloon sleeves
  • 1x1 rib with spandex
  • Side seams
  • Tear away label
  • Responsible Materials: contains recycled polyester and US grown BCI cotton

About this blank

Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.

Country of origin

Made in El Salvador.

Shown for the Black colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

Similar alternatives

  • · Same fabric: 70/30 combed ring-spun us cotton/recycled polyester
  • · Similar weight (7.6 vs 7.6 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.4 vs 7.6 oz)
  • · Oversized fit
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.2 vs 7.6 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.2 vs 7.6 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery

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Terms used on this page

Recycled Polyester (rPET)
Recycled polyester (rPET) is polyester fiber re-extruded from reclaimed plastic, mostly PET bottles, performing like virgin poly while supporting a garment's sustainability claim.
Singles (Yarn Count)
Singles is the yarn-count system where a higher number, like 30/1, means finer, thinner yarn, and a lower number, like 18/1, means thicker, coarser yarn.
Heather Fabric
Heather fabric is knit or woven from a blend of dyed and undyed fiber, creating a mottled two-tone look that usually signals polyester content.
Polyester
Polyester is a synthetic, petroleum-based fiber prized for durability, quick-dry performance, and colorfastness, but prone to dye migration under screen-print inks.
Fleece
Fleece is a knit fabric with a brushed, napped interior that traps warm air, forming the base of hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants.
Combed Cotton
Combed cotton is fiber mechanically combed after carding to remove short fibers and debris, producing a smoother, straighter strand for finer fabric.
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