Shown: Black/ Graphite
BadgerStyle 4199 · More Styles
Men's B-Core Short Sleeve Quarter-Zip
A blank garment from the Badger line, offered in 14 colors and sizes XS–2XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for sublimation
- 100% polyester at 3.5 oz/yd²
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ Embroidery: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 14— Black/ Graphite
Black/ Graphite
Burnt Orange/ Graphite
Columbia Blue/ Graphite
Forest/ Graphite
Gold/ Graphite
Graphite/ Black
Maroon/ Graphite
Navy/ Graphite
Purple/ Graphite
Red/ Graphite
Royal/ Graphite
Safety Yellow/ Graphite
Silver/ Graphite
White/ Graphite
Available sizes
Availability — Black/ Graphite
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Limited | — | |
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | In 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
- 3.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- XS–2XL
- Colors
- 14
- Country of origin
- Nicaragua
- 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.
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.
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
Conditional
Very light fabric can pucker under dense designs — keep stitch counts modest and stabilize well.
- Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
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 men's wear · sizes XS–2XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 3.5 oz./yd², 100% polyester moisture-management/antimicrobial performance fabric
- Self-fabric collar with 8" locking zipper
- Contrast zipper and inner collar
- Badger sport shoulder for maximum movement
- Double-needle hemmed bottom
- Badger heat-seal logo on left sleeve
Country of origin
Made in Nicaragua.
Shown for the Black/ Graphite colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (4 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (3.35 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (3.5 vs 3.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
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.
- Moisture-Wicking Fabric
- Moisture-wicking fabric, almost always polyester, pulls sweat away from skin to its outer surface for fast evaporation, unlike absorbent cotton.
- 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.