Shown: Alpine Green
Independent Trading Co.Style SS4500Z · Hoodies
Unisex Midweight Full-Zip 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
- 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend fleece with 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— Alpine Green
Alpine Green
Army
Army Heather
Ash Heather
Black
Charcoal
Charcoal Heather
Classic Navy
Classic Navy Heather
Forest Camo
Grey Heather
Gunmetal Heather
Maroon
Navy
Royal
Safety Yellow
Sandstone
Storm Blue
White
Available sizes
Availability — Alpine Green
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Limited | — | |
| M | Limited | — | |
| L | Limited | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 3XL | Inventory Unavailable | — |
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
- 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend fleece with
- Fabric weight
- 8.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- ring-spun · 20 singles
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Classic
- 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.
- 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
Classic fit, 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) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 33 1/2 | 34 1/2 | 35 1/2 | 36 1/2 | 37 1/2 | 38 1/2 | 39 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 8.5 oz./yd² (US) 14.1 oz./L yd (CA), 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester blend fleece with 100% cotton face, 20 singles
- Grey Heather is 75/25 cotton/polyester
- Army Heather, Charcoal Heather, Classic Navy Heather & Safety Yellow are 55/45 cotton/polyester
- Classic fit
- Jersey lined hood
- Split-stitched double-needle sewing on all seams
- Twill neck tape
- 1x1 ribbing at cuffs & waistband
- Metal eyelets
- #5 metal kissing zipper
- Tear away label
About this blank
The fabric color of this 8.5 oz., 2-end fleece full-zip hooded sweatshirt is a close match to our 3-end fleece bottoms. If you are using this sweatshirt to color match IND20PNT/IND20SRT as a set, please order samples to see how well they match.
Please note: The heather colorways 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
The stated attributes don't point to a specific program type — request a sample to evaluate it against your use case.
Similar alternatives
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.4 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.4 vs 8.5 oz)
- · Classic fit
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.5 vs 8.5 oz)
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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.
- Fleece
- Fleece is a knit fabric with a brushed, napped interior that traps warm air, forming the base of hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants.
- 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.
- 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.
- Classic Fit
- Classic fit is the roomy, straight-cut 'full cut' T-shirt silhouette with generous body ease and minimal waist taper, built to fit the broadest range of body types.