Next Level 9003 Unisex Santa Barbara Crewneck Sweatshirt in Black — blank crewneck sweatshirt, front view

Shown: Black

Next LevelStyle 9003 · Sweatshirts

Unisex Santa Barbara Crewneck Sweatshirt

A blank crewneck sweatshirt from the Next Level line, offered in 5 colors and sizes XS–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 80/20 cotton/polyester fleece at 7.4 oz/yd²
  • Fair Labor Association
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • 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 5Black

  • Black

  • Heavy Metal

  • Midnight Navy

  • Natural

  • White

Available sizes

XSSMLXL2XL3XL

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
XSIn StockAvailable
SIn StockAvailable
MLimited
LIn Stock
XLIn Stock
2XLIn StockAvailable
3XLIn StockAvailable

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
80/20 cotton/polyester fleece
Fabric weight
7.4 oz/yd²
Fabric type
fleece
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Unisex
Fit
Classic
Sizes
XS–3XL
Colors
5
Country of origin
El Salvador
Sustainability
Fair Labor Association

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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Classic fit, cut for unisex wear · sizes XS–3XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementXSSMLXL2XL3XL
Body Length2627282929 3/430 1/430 3/4
Chest Width (Laid Flat)2021 1/22324 1/226 1/228 1/230 1/2
Sleeve Length24 3/824 7/825 3/825 7/826 1/826 3/826 5/8

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

Country of origin

Made in El Salvador.

Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

Similar alternatives

  • · Same fabric: 80/20 cotton/polyester fleece
  • · Similar weight (7.4 vs 7.4 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.4 vs 7.4 oz)
  • · Classic fit
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.6 vs 7.4 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (7.2 vs 7.4 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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