Nautica N17176 Men's Anchor Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover in Azure Blue — blank fleece pullover, front view

Shown: Azure Blue

NauticaStyle N17176 · Fleece

Men's Anchor Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover

A blank fleece pullover from the Nautica line, offered in 4 colors and sizes XL–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 60/40 cotton/polyester at 8.3 oz/yd²
  • 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 4Azure Blue

  • Azure Blue

  • Black

  • Navy

  • Oxford Heather

Available sizes

XL2XL3XL

Availability Azure Blue

Availability by size for the Azure Blue colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
XLLimited
2XLLimited
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
60/40 cotton/polyester
Fabric weight
8.3 oz/yd²
Fabric type
fleece
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Tagless
Cut for
Men's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
XL–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.

  • 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.

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.

  • 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.

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 men's wear · sizes XL–3XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL2XL3XL4XL
Body Length2828 3/429 1/230 1/4313233
Chest Width (Laid Flat)2122 1/22425 1/2272831
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)363737 1/23939 1/240 2/541 1/4

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

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
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Covers XS–4XL
  • · Similar weight (8.11 vs 8.3 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Covers S–4XL
  • · Similar weight (8.11 vs 8.3 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Covers M–4XL
  • · Similar weight (8.26 vs 8.3 oz)
  • · 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.
Fleece
Fleece is a knit fabric with a brushed, napped interior that traps warm air, forming the base of hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants.
Collar stand
A collar stand is the reinforced band between the neckline seam and the collar fold that holds a shirt or polo collar upright instead of collapsing flat.
Quarter-zip
A quarter-zip is a pullover shirt or jacket with a short front zipper, usually 6 to 8 inches, that opens partway down the chest.
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.
Heat Transfer Label
A heat transfer label is a printed neck or care label pressed directly onto fabric with a heat press instead of sewn in as woven or satin tape.
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