Shown: Alpine Green
Independent Trading Co.Style IND5000C · Sweatshirts
Unisex Legend Premium Heavyweight Cross-Grain Crewneck Sweatshirt
A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the Independent Trading Co. line, offered in 13 colors and sizes XS–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 100% cotton at 13.5 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 13— Alpine Green
Alpine Green
Black
Bone
Charcoal Heather
Classic Navy
Dusty Pink
Gold
Grey Heather
Maroon
Olive
Red
Royal
White
Available sizes
Availability — Alpine Green
| 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
- 100% cotton
- Fabric weight
- 13.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- ring-spun · 20 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- XS–3XL
- Colors
- 13
- 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.
- Textured fleece 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.
- Non-flat fleece 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) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 1/2 | 29 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 34 1/2 | 35 1/2 | 36 1/2 | 37 1/2 | 38 1/2 | 39 1/2 | 40 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- Double ribbing side panels for stretch
- Reverse coverstitch sewing on all seams for durability and a premium finish
- Body panels sewn cross grain to limit shrinkage & shortening after wash
- 520gm 100% cotton 1x1 ribbing at cuffs and waistband
- Tear away woven label
About this blank
13.5 oz./yd² (US) 22.5 oz./L yd (CA), 70/30 ring-spun cotton/polyester 3-end fleece with 100% cotton face yarns on solid colors, 20 singles
Please note: The heather colors are not made of 100% cotton face yarn. Please do your own testing prior to screen printing.
Country of origin
Made in China.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Contractor apparel →
Heavyweight fabric stands up to jobsite wear.
- Premium merchandise →
Retail-tier cut and hand.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 100% cotton
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–3XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (13.5 vs 13.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar weight (13 vs 13.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–3XL
- · Same fabric: 100% cotton
- · Covers XS–2XL
Terms used on this page
- 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.
- Coverstitch
- Coverstitch hems knit garments using two or three needles and a looper, laying parallel top rows over a stretchy zigzag underside.
- Shrinkage
- Shrinkage is how much a garment tightens after washing and drying — untreated cotton can lose up to 5% in length, preshrunk fabric less.
- Woven Label
- A woven label is a fabric tag with a logo or brand name woven into the threads on a loom, then sewn into a garment's neck or hem.
- 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.