Shown: Ash
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 10— Ash
Ash
Black
Carolina Blue
Charcoal Heather
Deep Red
Deep Royal
Light Steel
Navy
Teal
White
Available sizes
Availability — Ash
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | In Stock | Available | |
| S | In Stock | Available | |
| M | In Stock | Available | |
| L | In Stock | Available | |
| XL | In Stock | Available |
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.
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.
- Textured fleece surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean.
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.
- Lofted fleece surface — press with slightly higher pressure for full transfer contact.
DTG printing
Good
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.
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
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.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across Shoulders | 15 1/4 | 16 1/4 | 17 1/4 | 18 1/4 | 19 1/4 |
| Body Length | 19 3/4 | 21 1/4 | 22 1/2 | 24 | 25 1/2 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 23 1/2 | 26 1/2 | 27 3/4 | 30 1/4 | 33 |
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
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.