Hanes P473 Youth EcoSmart® Hooded Sweatshirt in Ash — blank hooded sweatshirt, front view

Shown: Ash

HanesStyle P473 · Hoodies

Youth EcoSmart® Hooded Sweatshirt

A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Hanes line, offered in 10 colors and sizes XS–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 50/50 us grown cotton/polyester at 7.8 oz/yd²
  • OEKO-TEX certified facility
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • Sublimation: conditional — test first.

Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.

Colors 10Ash

  • Ash

  • Black

  • Carolina Blue

  • Charcoal Heather

  • Deep Red

  • Deep Royal

  • Light Steel

  • Navy

  • Teal

  • White

Available sizes

XSSMLXL

Availability Ash

Availability by size for the Ash colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
XSIn StockAvailable
SIn StockAvailable
MIn StockAvailable
LIn StockAvailable
XLIn StockAvailable

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
50/50 us grown cotton/polyester
Fabric weight
7.8 oz/yd²
Fabric type
fleece
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Youth
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
XS–XL
Colors
10
Country of origin
El Salvador, Honduras
Sustainability
OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cotton

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.
  • Textured fleece surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean.

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.
  • Lofted fleece surface — press with slightly higher pressure for full transfer contact.

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.
  • Non-flat fleece surface reduces DTG detail.

Embroidery

Excellent

Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.

  • Lofted fleece — a water-soluble topping keeps small lettering from sinking.

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

Conditional

Partial polyester content gives muted, distressed color rather than full saturation.

  • Cotton content will not hold sublimation dye — expect a faded, vintage result.

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 XS–XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementXSSMLXL
Across Shoulders15 1/416 1/417 1/418 1/419 1/4
Body Length19 3/421 1/422 1/22425 1/2
Chest Width (Laid Flat)1617181920
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)23 1/226 1/227 3/430 1/433

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 7.8 oz./yd², 50/50 US grown cotton/polyester
  • The polyester content is currently transitioning to CiCLO® polyester
  • Patented, low-pill, high-stitch density PrintPro® XP fleece
  • Double-ply hood, no drawcord for safety
  • Pouch pocket
  • Ribbed cuffs and waistband
  • CPSIA tracking label compliant
  • Tear away label
  • Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton

About this blank

Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.

Country of origin

Made in El Salvador or Honduras.

Shown for the White 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

  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (8 vs 7.8 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (8 vs 7.8 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (8 vs 7.8 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.8 vs 7.8 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery

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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.
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.
Ribbed Cuffs
Ribbed cuffs are the stretch rib-knit bands at the sleeve ends of hoodies and sweatshirts, and their recovery determines whether sleeves keep their shape through daily wear.
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.
Better Cotton (BCI)
Better Cotton (BCI) is a global training and sourcing program that improves conventional cotton farming's water, pesticide, and labor practices without requiring organic certification.
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