J. America 8717 Unisex Heavyweight Fleece Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt in Black — blank crewneck sweatshirt, front view

Shown: Black

J. AmericaStyle 8717 · Sweatshirts

Unisex Heavyweight Fleece Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt

A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the J. America line, offered in 4 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 80/20 cotton/polyester fleece 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 4Black

  • Black

  • Charcoal Heather

  • Oxford

  • True Navy

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn Stock
MIn Stock
LIn Stock
XLIn Stock
2XLIn Stock
3XLIn 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
80/20 cotton/polyester fleece
Fabric weight
9 oz/yd²
Fabric type
fleece
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Unisex
Fit
Classic
Sizes
S–3XL
Colors
4
Country of origin
China
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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Classic fit, cut for unisex wear · sizes S–3XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL2XL3XL
Body Length272829303132
Chest Width (Laid Flat)202224262728
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)34 1/235 1/236 1/237 1/238 1/239 1/2

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

Country of origin

Made in China.

Shown for the Black colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

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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.
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.
Ribbed Collar
A ribbed collar is a stretchy rib-knit neckband, usually 1x1 rib, whose recovery after stretching depends heavily on how much spandex is blended in.
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.
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