Shown: Black
Independent Trading Co.Style EXP30PZ · Hoodies
Unisex Perform Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt
A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Independent Trading Co. line, offered in 4 colors and sizes XS–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 60/35/5 cotton/polyester/spandex at 8.5 oz/yd²
- Tear-away label for rebranding
- ⚠ Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 4— Black
Black
Classic Navy
Pine
Smoke
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Limited | Available | |
| S | In Stock | Available | |
| M | In Stock | Available | |
| L | In Stock | Available | |
| XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 2XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 3XL | 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
- 60/35/5 cotton/polyester/spandex
- Fabric weight
- 8.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- french terry
- Yarn
- ring-spun
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- XS–3XL
- Colors
- 4
- Country of origin
- China
- Sustainability
- Not stated
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
Blended fabric prints reliably; match the ink system to the dominant fiber.
- Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
- Textured french terry surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean.
- 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.
- 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 french terry surface reduces DTG detail.
Embroidery
Excellent
Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.
- Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.
- 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.
Sublimation
Not Recommended
Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
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 unisex wear · sizes XS–3XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 1/4 | 26 1/2 | 27 3/4 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 33 1/4 | 35 1/2 | 35 3/4 | 37 | 38 1/4 | 39 1/2 | 40 3/4 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 8.5 oz./yd², (280gm) 60/35/5 cotton/polyester/spandex
- Four-way stretch French Terry fabric for increased mobility
- Standard fit
- 100% ring-spun cotton face yarns for printability
- Pre-laundered fabric to reduce shrinking
- Reverse coil zipper
- Double layer 3-panel hood
- Hidden welt pockets
- Tear away label
Country of origin
Made in China.
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: 60/35/5 cotton/polyester/spandex
- · Similar weight (8.5 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (9 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (9 vs 8.5 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.
- Spandex (Elastane)
- Spandex, also called elastane, is a synthetic stretch fiber blended in small percentages into fitted and athletic apparel to add four-way stretch and recovery.
- French Terry
- French terry is a midweight knit with uncut interior loops instead of a brushed nap, used for lightweight sweatshirts, joggers, and crewnecks.
- Ringspun Cotton
- Ringspun cotton is yarn spun by twisting cotton fibers into a smooth, tightly wound strand, giving fabric a softer hand and finer print surface than open-end cotton.
- Three-panel hood
- A three-panel hood is a hood built from two side panels plus a center gore, giving it a rounder, more tailored profile than a flat two-piece hood.
- 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.