Shown: Black
Independent Trading Co.Style PRM15YSBC · Sweatshirts
Youth Lightweight Special Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the Independent Trading Co. line, offered in 4 colors and sizes XS–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend at 6.5 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
Nickel
Orchid Heather
Storm Blue Heather
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Limited | — | |
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | Limited | — | |
| L | Out of Stock | — | |
| XL | Limited | — |
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 blend
- Fabric weight
- 6.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- twill
- Yarn
- ring-spun · 32 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Youth
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- XS–XL
- 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.
DTF transfer
Good
Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.
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 twill surface reduces DTG detail.
Embroidery
Excellent
Structured twill holds stitches cleanly — the classic embroidery surface.
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 youth wear · sizes XS–XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 1/2 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 16 | 17 1/2 | 18 1/2 | 19 1/2 | 20 1/2 |
| Numerical Sizes | 4-5 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 24 | 26 1/2 | 28 1/2 | 30 1/2 | 32 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 6.5 oz./yd², (210 gm) 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend, 32 singles cotton/polyester blend face yarn
- Set-in sleeves
- Split stitch double needle sewing
- 1x1 ribbing at cuff and waistband
- Twill neck tape
- Tear away neck label
About this blank
Please note: This style is not made of 100% cotton face yarn. Please do your own testing prior to screen printing. This is not a discharge friendly fabric.
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: 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend
- · Similar weight (6.5 vs 6.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–XL
Terms used on this page
- 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.
- Singles (Yarn Count)
- Singles is the yarn-count system where a higher number, like 30/1, means finer, thinner yarn, and a lower number, like 18/1, means thicker, coarser yarn.
- Set-In Sleeve
- A set-in sleeve is a sleeve sewn separately into a rounded armhole, the standard construction behind most classic crew-neck t-shirts.
- 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.
- Twill
- Twill is a woven fabric with a diagonal rib pattern, prized for durability and used as the standard ground fabric for caps and embroidery.