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 4Black

  • 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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