J. America 8653 Women’s Relay Cowl Neck Sweatshirt in Ash — blank crewneck sweatshirt, front view

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J. AmericaStyle 8653 · Sweatshirts

Women’s Relay Cowl Neck Sweatshirt

A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the J. America line, offered in 2 colors and sizes S–2XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 60/40 cotton/polyester single-dyed fleece 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 2Ash

  • Ash

  • Black

Available sizes

SM2XL

Availability Ash

Availability by size for the Ash colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SLimited
MInventory Unavailable
2XLInventory 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
60/40 cotton/polyester single-dyed fleece
Fabric weight
6.5 oz/yd²
Fabric type
fleece
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Not stated
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
S–2XL
Colors
2
Country of origin
Not stated
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 · sizes S–2XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSM2XL
Body Length2626 3/429
Chest Width (Laid Flat)192024
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)323335 1/2

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

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 (7 vs 6.5 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7 vs 6.5 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7 vs 6.5 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7 vs 6.5 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.
Cowl neck
A cowl neck drapes extra fabric loosely at the collar instead of binding it flat, creating soft folds that raise or lower where a chest print can sit.
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.
Yarn-dyed
Yarn-dyed fabric is knit or woven from yarn colored before construction, so stripes, heathers, and multicolor patterns run through the fabric rather than just its surface.
Tear-Away Label
A tear-away label is a neck or side-seam tag stitched along a single perforated line so it pulls out cleanly by hand for private labeling.
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