Shown: Black
NauticaStyle N17175 · Sweatshirts
Unisex Anchor Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt
A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the Nautica line, offered in 3 colors and sizes XS–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 60/40 cotton/polyester mercerized fleece at 8.3 oz/yd²
- 8-size run (XS–4XL)
- ⚠ 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 3— Black
Black
Navy
Oxford Heather
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Limited | — | |
| S | In Stock | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | Limited | — | |
| 3XL | Limited | — | |
| 4XL | Low 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
- 60/40 cotton/polyester mercerized fleece
- Fabric weight
- 8.3 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tagless
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- XS–4XL
- Colors
- 3
- Country of origin
- China
- 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 fleece 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 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.
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, cut for unisex wear · sizes XS–4XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 1/4 | 28 | 28 3/4 | 29 1/2 | 30 1/4 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 19 1/2 | 21 | 22 1/2 | 24 | 25 1/2 | 27 | 28 | 31 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 1/2 | 39 | 39 1/2 | 40 2/5 | 41 1/4 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 8.3 oz./yd², 60/40 cotton/polyester mercerized fleece
- Ribbed collar with v-notch
- Stiped neck tape
- Set-in sleeves
- Ribbed cuffs and bottom hem
- Nautica J-Class logo at left hem
- Tagless label
About this blank
Nautica products purchased from us must be sold with embellishment. Sale of Nautica on the internet or elsewhere without embellishment is strictly forbidden. Failing to comply with these policies will result in loss of privileges for selling the Nautica brand.
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
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8.3 vs 8.3 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8 vs 8.3 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8 vs 8.3 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (8 vs 8.3 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.
- Fleece
- Fleece is a knit fabric with a brushed, napped interior that traps warm air, forming the base of hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants.
- 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.
- V-notch (V-insert)
- A V-notch, or V-insert, is a small triangular rib patch set into the collar of a crewneck sweatshirt, a retro detail signaling a heavier, premium vintage-style blank.
- Set-In Sleeve
- A set-in sleeve is a sleeve sewn separately into a rounded armhole, the standard construction behind most classic crew-neck t-shirts.
- 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.