Shown: Athletic Grey
Augusta SportswearStyle 5506 · Hoodies
Youth Wicking Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt
A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Augusta Sportswear line, offered in 14 colors and sizes S–L. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery and sublimation
- 100% polyester
- Tear-away label for rebranding
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 14— Athletic Grey
Athletic Grey
Black
Columbia Blue
Dark Green
Graphite
Kelly
Maroon
Navy
Orange
Purple
Red
Royal
Vegas Gold
White
Available sizes
Availability — Athletic Grey
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | Limited | — | |
| L | Low Stock | — |
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
- 100% polyester
- Fabric weight
- Not stated
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Youth
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–L
- Colors
- 14
- Country of origin
- Kenya, China
- Sustainability
- Not stated
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
Prints well with a low-bleed ink system made for polyester; standard plastisol can dye-migrate.
- 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.
DTF transfer
Good
Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.
- High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
- Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.
- Lofted fleece surface — press with slightly higher pressure for full transfer contact.
DTG printing
Not Recommended
Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
- Non-flat fleece surface reduces DTG detail.
Embroidery
Excellent
Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.
- Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
- Lofted fleece — a water-soluble topping keeps small lettering from sinking.
Heat transfer
Good
Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.
- Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.
- Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.
Sublimation
Excellent
High-polyester fabric accepts sublimation dye fully.
- Sublimation shows only on white or very light garment colors.
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
Fit category not stated, cut for youth wear · sizes S–L.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 22 5/8 | 24 3/8 | 26 1/2 |
| Chest Circumference | 32 | 35 | 38 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 26 | 29 1/2 | 32 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 100% polyester performance wicking fleece
- Wicks moisture away from the body
- Self-lined hood
- No drawcord
- Set-in sleeves
- Double-needle coverstitched cuffs and bottom band
- Pouch pocket
- Self-fabric cuffs and bottom band
- Tear away label
Country of origin
Made in Kenya or China.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–XL
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–XL
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–XL
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Covers XS–XL
Terms used on this page
- 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.
- Drawcord
- A drawcord is the cord threaded through a hood or waistband casing that cinches a hoodie's fit, and its style and color are an easy customization option.
- Set-In Sleeve
- A set-in sleeve is a sleeve sewn separately into a rounded armhole, the standard construction behind most classic crew-neck t-shirts.
- Tear-Away Label
- A tear-away label is a neck or side-seam tag stitched along a single perforated line so it pulls out cleanly by hand for private labeling.