Shown: Charcoal Heather
Unisex Explorer Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover
A blank fleece pullover from the Nautica line, offered in 3 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 62/33/5 polyester/rayon/spandex fleece at 7 oz/yd²
- ⚠ 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 3— Charcoal Heather
Charcoal Heather
Navy
Opal
Available sizes
Availability — Charcoal Heather
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Low Stock | — | |
| M | Low Stock | — | |
| L | Limited | — | |
| XL | Low Stock | — | |
| 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
- 62/33/5 polyester/rayon/spandex fleece
- Fabric weight
- 7 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–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
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.
DTF transfer
Good
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.
Heat transfer
Good
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
Fit category not stated, cut for unisex wear · sizes S–4XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 28 | 28 3/4 | 29 1/2 | 30 1/4 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 20 | 21 1/2 | 23 | 24 1/2 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 35 1/4 | 36 | 36 3/4 | 37 1/2 | 38 1/4 | 39 | 39 3/4 |
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 Charcoal Heather 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: 62/33/5 polyester/rayon/spandex fleece
- · Similar weight (7 vs 7 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar weight (7 vs 7 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XXS–3XL
- · Similar weight (7.5 vs 7 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–3XL
- · Similar weight (7.1 vs 7 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–4XL
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.
- Rayon (Viscose)
- Rayon (viscose) is a semi-synthetic fiber made by dissolving wood pulp cellulose and re-spinning it into filament, prized for a silky drape neither cotton nor polyester can match.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hand (Hand Feel)
- Hand, or hand feel, is shop shorthand for how a finished print or fabric feels to the touch, the quality behind every request for a softer print.