Shown: Black
ColumbiaStyle 216510 · Jackets & Vests
Men's Ascender™ II Soft Shell Vest
A blank jacket from the Columbia line, offered in 3 colors and sizes S–3X. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for sublimation
- 100% polyester
- ⚠ 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 3— Black
Black
Collegiate Navy
Graphite
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| XXL | In Stock | — | |
| 3X | Limited | — |
Last inventory sync: July 23, 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
- Not stated
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Classic
- Sizes
- S–3X
- Colors
- 3
- Country of origin
- Bangladesh
- 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.
- Stretch content — use an ink with good elongation to avoid cracking.
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.
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
Good
Embroiders well with appropriate backing.
- Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.
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.
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
Classic fit, cut for men's wear · sizes S–3X.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 1/2 | 27 1/2 | 28 1/2 | 28 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 30 |
| Chest Circumference | 42 | 45 | 49 | 53 | 57 | 60 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 100% polyester, Nexgen Contour soft shell
- Omni-Shield™ water and stain repellent
- Comfort stretch
- Water-and wind-resistant
- Soft bonded material
- Regular fit
- Drawcord-adjustable hem
- Chin guard
- Zippered chest and hand pockets
- Extended zipper pulls
- Columbia branding on back yoke
- Woven label
- Please note Columbia products cannot be exported internationally
About this blank
Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OCS, GRS, and RCS certified.
Columbia products purchased from us must be sold with embellishment. Re-selling from an unauthorized retail store, web site or any third-party site (i.e., Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, Walmart, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Failure to adhere to these terms will result in loss of privilege to sell the brand.
Country of origin
Made in Bangladesh.
Shown for the Black colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
The stated attributes don't point to a specific program type — request a sample to evaluate it against your use case.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Classic fit
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Classic fit
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Classic fit
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Classic fit
- · 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.
- Classic Fit
- Classic fit is the roomy, straight-cut 'full cut' T-shirt silhouette with generous body ease and minimal waist taper, built to fit the broadest range of body types.
- Zipper garage (chin guard)
- A zipper garage, or chin guard, is a small fabric flap at the top of a zipper that shields the chin from the metal slider.
- Hand (Hand Feel)
- Hand, or hand feel, is shop shorthand for how a finished print or fabric feels to the touch, the quality behind every request for a softer print.
- Yoke
- A yoke is the separate fabric panel seamed across a shirt's upper back, and where that seam sits sets how low a back print can start.
- Woven Label
- A woven label is a fabric tag with a logo or brand name woven into the threads on a loom, then sewn into a garment's neck or hem.