
Shown: Black
Independent Trading Co.Style IND420XD · Hoodies
Unisex Mainstreet Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt
A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Independent Trading Co. line, offered in 8 colors and sizes XS–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester at 12.5 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 8— Black
Black
Blue Magic
Brown
Classic Navy
Grey Heather
Ivory
Olive
Pigment Black
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| 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
- 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester
- Fabric weight
- 12.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- ring-spun · 21 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Oversized
- Sizes
- XS–3XL
- Colors
- 8
- 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.
- 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.
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 1/4 | 26 3/4 | 28 | 29 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- Grey Heather is 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester
- Premium heavyweight
- Specialty yarns for a durable dry hand feel
- Oversized fit
- Drop shoulder
- No drawcord
- Double layer single piece hood
- Blindstitch sewing on all seams for an understated simplified design
- 100% cotton 1x1 ribbing at cuff and waistband
- Tear away label (woven label on Pigment Black)
About this blank
12.5 oz./yd² (420gm), 75/25 ring-spun cotton/polyester 3-end fleece with 100% cotton face yarns on solid colors, 21 singles
Please note: Pigment Dye Black, 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
- Contractor apparel →
Heavyweight fabric stands up to jobsite wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (12.5 vs 12.5 oz)
- · Oversized fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Oversized fit
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Oversized fit
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–3XL
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.