
Shown: Black
J. AmericaStyle 8694 · Hoodies
Women’s French Terry Sport Lace Scuba Hooded Sweatshirt
A blank hooded 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
- 55/45 cotton/polyester french terry at 9 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 2— Black
Black
Charcoal
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | Limited | — | |
| XL | Limited | — | |
| 2XL | 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
- 55/45 cotton/polyester french terry
- Fabric weight
- 9 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- french terry
- 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
- Pakistan
- 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.
- Textured french terry 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.
- Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
- Non-flat french terry 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
Fit category not stated · sizes S–2XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 25.25 | 26 | 26.75 | 27.5 | 28.25 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 19.5 | 20.5 | 21.5 | 22.5 | 24.5 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34.5 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 9 oz./yd², 55/45 cotton/polyester French terry
- French Terry texture on outside of garment
- Scuba-front placket with four sewn eyelets
- White drawcord
- 2x2 ribbed cuffs and waistband
- Pouch pocket
- Interchangeable custom-color laces can be ordered separately (style 8831)
- Tear away label
Country of origin
Made in Pakistan.
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
- · Same fabric: 55/45 cotton/polyester french terry
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (9 vs 9 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (9 vs 9 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (9.29 vs 9 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
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.
- French Terry
- French terry is a midweight knit with uncut interior loops instead of a brushed nap, used for lightweight sweatshirts, joggers, and crewnecks.
- Placket
- A placket is the reinforced, buttoned front opening on a polo or henley, and its width and length set the boundary for where a left-chest logo 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.
- 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.
- 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.