Shown: Ash Heather
Independent Trading Co.Style IND280SL · Hoodies
Unisex Avenue Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt
A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Independent Trading Co. line, offered in 19 colors and sizes XS–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 70/30 cotton/polyester 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 19— Ash Heather
Ash Heather
Azure
Black
Blue Magic
Cherry
Classic Navy
Clay
Grey Heather
Honey Dew
Ivory
Lime
Melon
Olive
Orchid
Pigment Black
Sandstone
Seafoam
Violet
Watermelon
Available sizes
Availability — Ash Heather
| 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 | |
| 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
- 70/30 cotton/polyester
- Fabric weight
- 8.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- ring-spun · 32 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Oversized
- Sizes
- XS–3XL
- Colors
- 19
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Oversized fit, cut for unisex wear · sizes XS–3XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 26 1/2 | 27 1/2 | 28 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 30 1/2 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 22 | 23 1/4 | 24 1/2 | 25 1/2 | 26 3/4 | 28 | 29 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- Ash Heather is 70/30 cotton/polyester
- Grey Heather is 52/48 cotton/polyester
- Premium midweight
- Oversized fit
- Drop shoulder
- No drawcord
- Double layer single piece hood
- Blindstitch sewing on all seams for an understated simplified design
- 1x1 ribbing at cuff and waistband
- Pouch pocket
- Tear away label (woven label on Pigment Black)
About this blank
8.5 oz./yd² (280gm) 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester 3-end fleece with 100% cotton face yarns on solid colors, 32 singles
Please note: The heather colorways are not made of 100% cotton face yarn. Please do your own testing prior to screen printing.
The pigment-dyeing process gives each garment unique character. Please allow for slight color variation in production and washing.
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: 70/30 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (8.5 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Same fabric: 70/30 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (8.3 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Oversized fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.5 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Oversized fit
Terms used on this page
- Heather Fabric
- Heather fabric is knit or woven from a blend of dyed and undyed fiber, creating a mottled two-tone look that usually signals polyester content.
- 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.
- Oversized Fit
- Oversized fit is an intentionally boxy, drop-shoulder T-shirt silhouette cut with significantly more body width and length than a true-to-size tee.
- Drop Shoulder
- Drop shoulder is a construction where the shoulder seam sits below the natural shoulder line and onto the upper arm, giving tees an oversized, boxy silhouette.
- 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.
- Rib Knit
- Rib knit is a knit fabric of alternating vertical ridges that stretches and recovers far more than jersey, used for collars, cuffs, and waistbands.