J. America 8752 Unisex Apex Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt in Black — blank crewneck sweatshirt, front view

Shown: Black

J. AmericaStyle 8752 · Sweatshirts

Unisex Apex Fleece Crewneck 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
  • 87/13 polyester/spandex dralon fleece at 8.25 oz/yd²
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
  • ⚠ Sublimation: conditional — test first.

Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.

Colors 4— Black

  • Black

  • Ice Blue

  • Mojave

  • Steel

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL

Availability — Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SLimited—
MIn Stock—
LIn Stock—
XLIn Stock—
2XLIn Stock—
3XLLimited—

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
87/13 polyester/spandex dralon fleece
Fabric weight
8.25 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.

Prints well with a low-bleed ink system made for polyester; standard plastisol can dye-migrate.

  • 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.
  • Stretch content — use an ink with good elongation to avoid cracking.

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

  • High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
  • Lofted fleece surface — press with slightly higher pressure for full transfer contact.

DTG printing

Not Recommended

Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.

  • 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.

  • Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.
  • 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.

  • Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.

Sublimation

Conditional

Partial polyester content gives muted, distressed color rather than full saturation.

  • Cotton content will not hold sublimation dye — expect a faded, vintage result.

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 Length2526 1/22829 1/23132 1/2
Chest Width (Laid Flat)2021 1/22324 1/22627 1/2
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)333435363738

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

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: 87/13 polyester/spandex dralon fleece
  • · Similar weight (8.25 vs 8.25 oz)
  • · Classic fit
  • · Similar weight (8.5 vs 8.25 oz)
  • · Classic fit
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar weight (8 vs 8.25 oz)
  • · Classic fit
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar weight (8.4 vs 8.25 oz)
  • · Classic fit
  • · 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.
Spandex (Elastane)
Spandex, also called elastane, is a synthetic stretch fiber blended in small percentages into fitted and athletic apparel to add four-way stretch and recovery.
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.
Self-fabric collar
A self-fabric collar is a polo collar cut from the same piqué or jersey yardage as the shirt body instead of a separately knitted piece.
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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