J. America 8645 Women's Varsity Fleece Piped Hooded Sweatshirt in Black — blank hooded sweatshirt, front view

Shown: Black

J. AmericaStyle 8645 · Hoodies

Women's Varsity Fleece Piped Hooded Sweatshirt

A blank hooded sweatshirt from the J. America line, offered in 5 colors in size S. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 60/40 cotton/polyester sueded fleece at 8 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 5Black

  • Black

  • Navy

  • Oxford

  • Red

  • Royal

Available sizes

S

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn Stock

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
60/40 cotton/polyester sueded fleece
Fabric weight
8 oz/yd²
Fabric type
fleece
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Side-seamed
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Women's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
S
Colors
5
Country of origin
Pakistan
Sustainability
Not stated

Decoration compatibility

VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.

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.

Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.

  • Lofted fleece surface — press with slightly higher pressure for full transfer contact.

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.

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 women's wear · sizes S.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL
Body Length25 3/426 1/227 1/428
Chest Width (Laid Flat)19 1/220 1/221 1/222 1/2
Sleeve Length32333435

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 8 oz./yd², 60/40 cotton/polyester sueded fleece
  • Double-needle stitched throughout
  • Jersey lined hood with sewn eyelets and matching drawcord
  • Twill tape at back of neck
  • Side seams
  • Set-in pouch pocket
  • 1x1 ribbed cuffs and waistband
  • Contrast self fabric piping along armholes
  • Two contrast self fabric set-in stripes on sleeves
  • Tear away label

Country of origin

Made in Pakistan.

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: 60/40 cotton/polyester sueded fleece
  • · Similar weight (8 vs 8 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Same fabric: 60/40 cotton/polyester sueded fleece
  • · Similar weight (8 vs 8 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.5 vs 8 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.7 vs 8 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery

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Terms used on this page

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.
Double-lined hood
A double-lined hood has a second layer of fabric sewn inside the outer shell, adding warmth, structure, and often a contrast-color interior.
Drawcord
A drawcord is the cord threaded through a hood or waistband casing that cinches a hoodie's fit, and its style and color are an easy customization option.
Twill Tape
Twill tape is a narrow, diagonally-woven cotton or poly-cotton ribbon used to reinforce neck seams, trim hoods, and add contrast accents on apparel.
Ribbed Cuffs
Ribbed cuffs are the stretch rib-knit bands at the sleeve ends of hoodies and sweatshirts, and their recovery determines whether sleeves keep their shape through daily wear.
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