Badger 1286 Men's Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt in Black — blank crewneck sweatshirt, front view

Shown: Black

BadgerStyle 1286 · Sweatshirts

Men's Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt

A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the Badger line, offered in 6 colors and sizes M–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for screen printing and embroidery
  • 60/40 ring-spun cotton/polyester at 9.5 oz/yd²
  • 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 6Black

  • Black

  • Charcoal

  • Navy

  • Oxford

  • Red

  • Royal

Available sizes

MLXL2XL3XL4XL

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
MLow Stock
LIn Stock
XLIn Stock
2XLLimited
3XLLimited
4XLLimited

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
60/40 ring-spun cotton/polyester
Fabric weight
9.5 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
ring-spun
Construction
Not stated
Label
Not stated
Cut for
Men's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
M–4XL
Colors
6
Country of origin
Pakistan
Sustainability
Not stated

Decoration compatibility

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

Cotton-dominant knit takes plastisol and water-based ink cleanly with standard cure settings.

  • Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.

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

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

  • Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.

Embroidery

Excellent

Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.

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

Fit category not stated, cut for men's wear · sizes M–4XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementXSSMLXL2XL3XL4XL
Body Length2728293031323334
Chest Width (Laid Flat)1920222426283032

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

Country of origin

Made in Pakistan.

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

Recommended applications

Similar alternatives

  • · Same fabric: 60/40 ring-spun cotton/polyester
  • · Also Excellent for screen printing
  • · Covers XS–4XL
  • · Same fabric: 60/40 ring-spun cotton/polyester
  • · Similar weight (9.5 vs 9.5 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (9 vs 9.5 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Also Excellent for screen printing
  • · Covers S–4XL

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Terms used on this page

Ringspun Cotton
Ringspun cotton is yarn spun by twisting cotton fibers into a smooth, tightly wound strand, giving fabric a softer hand and finer print surface than open-end cotton.
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.
Quarter-zip
A quarter-zip is a pullover shirt or jacket with a short front zipper, usually 6 to 8 inches, that opens partway down the chest.
Spandex (Elastane)
Spandex, also called elastane, is a synthetic stretch fiber blended in small percentages into fitted and athletic apparel to add four-way stretch and recovery.
Ribbed Collar
A ribbed collar is a stretchy rib-knit neckband, usually 1x1 rib, whose recovery after stretching depends heavily on how much spandex is blended in.
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