Shown: Black
Independent Trading Co.Style PRM15YSBZ · More Styles
Youth Lightweight Special Blend Raglan Zip Hood
A blank garment from the Independent Trading Co. line, offered in 5 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 5— Black
Black
Midnight
Nickel
Pacific
Pomegranate
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Low Stock | — | |
| S | Out of Stock | — | |
| M | Limited | — | |
| L | Limited | — | |
| 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
- 5
- 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, 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend, 32 singles
- Raglan sleeves
- Unlined hood
- Reverse coverstitch sewing
- Twill neck tape
- 1x1 ribbing at cuff, and waistband
- Tear away label
About this blank
Please note: Special Blend fabric has a Cotton/Polyester Blend face yarn. Please do your own testing prior to screen printing.
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
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (6.5 vs 6.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar weight (6.4 vs 6.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–XL
- · Similar weight (6 vs 6.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
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.
- Raglan Sleeve
- A raglan sleeve is cut in one piece with the shoulder, creating a diagonal seam from underarm to collar instead of a rounded shoulder seam.
- Coverstitch
- Coverstitch hems knit garments using two or three needles and a looper, laying parallel top rows over a stretchy zigzag underside.
- 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.