Badger 1480 Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover in Black — blank garment, front view

Shown: Black

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Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover

A blank garment from the Badger line, offered in 12 colors and sizes XS–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery and sublimation
  • 100% polyester at 7 oz/yd²
  • 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 12Black

  • Black

  • Columbia Blue

  • Forest

  • Graphite

  • Maroon

  • Navy

  • Purple

  • Red

  • Royal

  • Safety Yellow

  • Silver

  • White

Available sizes

XSS3XL4XL

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
XSInventory Unavailable
SIn Stock
3XLIn Stock
4XLInventory Unavailable

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
7 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Not stated
Cut for
Men's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
XS–4XL
Colors
12
Country of origin
China
Sustainability
Not stated

Decoration compatibility

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

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.

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.

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.

Embroidery

Excellent

Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.

  • Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.

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 men's wear · sizes XS–4XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementXSSMLXL2XL3XL4XL
Body Length282930313233
Chest Width (Laid Flat)202224262830

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 7 oz./yd², 100% polyester moisture-management fabric
  • Quarter-zip front with self-fabric collar
  • Two front side pockets with headset opening
  • Open bottom
  • Smooth hem front with rib back on cuffs
  • Embroidered Badger logo on left sleeve

Country of origin

Made in China.

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

Recommended applications

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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.
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.
Self-fabric collar
A self-fabric collar is a polo collar cut from the same piqué or jersey yardage as the shirt body instead of a separately knitted piece.
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