Nautica N18091 Women's Explorer Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover in Navy — blank fleece pullover, front view

Shown: Navy

NauticaStyle N18091 · Fleece

Women's Explorer Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover

A blank fleece pullover from the Nautica line, offered in 2 colors and sizes XS–S. 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 2Navy

  • Navy

  • Opal

Available sizes

XSS

Availability Navy

Availability by size for the Navy colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
XSLow Stock
SLow 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
Women's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
XS–S
Colors
2
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

Fit category not stated, cut for women's wear · sizes XS–S.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementXSSMLXL2XL3XL
Body Length22 3/423 1/224 1/42525 3/426 1/227 1/4
Chest Width (Laid Flat)19202122232426
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)3131 1/23232 1/23333 1/234

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 7 oz./yd², 62/33/5 polyester/rayon/spandex fleece
  • Self-fabric collar
  • Striped neck tape
  • Interior half-moon facing
  • Concealed brushed nickel zipper
  • On-seam hand pockets
  • Ribbed cuffs and waistband
  • Nautica J-class logo at back neck
  • Nautica wordmark at left cuff

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 (6.93 vs 7 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Covers XXS–2XL
  • · Similar weight (6.5 vs 7 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Covers XS–3XL
  • · Similar weight (7.1 vs 7 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Covers XS–4XL

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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.
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.
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