Shown: Heather Bay Blue
Next LevelStyle 9300 · Hoodies
Unisex Malibu Welt Pocket Hoodie Sweatshirt
A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Next Level line, offered in 7 colors and sizes XS–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 60/40 cotton/polyester brushed back 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 7— Heather Bay Blue
Heather Bay Blue
Heather Black
Heather Cardinal
Heather Grey
Heather Midnight Navy
Heather Military Green
Oatmeal
Available sizes
Availability — Heather Bay Blue
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Limited | Available | |
| S | Low Stock | — | |
| M | Low Stock | — | |
| L | Low Stock | — | |
| XL | Low Stock | — | |
| 2XL | Low Stock | — | |
| 3XL | In Stock | Available |
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 brushed back fleece
- Fabric weight
- 7.4 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- fleece
- Yarn
- 30 singles
- Construction
- Side-seamed
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Cut for
- Unisex
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- XS–3XL
- Colors
- 7
- 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.
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–3XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 19 1/2 | 21 | 22 1/2 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Sleeve Length | 25 | 25 1/2 | 26 | 26 1/2 | 27 | 27 1/2 | 28 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 7.4 oz./yd² (US), 12.4 oz./L yd (CA), 60/40 cotton/polyester brushed back fleece, 30 singles
- Three-piece hood
- Matching drawcord with metal grommets
- Contrast 3/8" back neck binding
- Side seams
- Welt pockets
- 1x1 baby ribbed set-in cuffs and straight bottom hem
- Tear away label
- Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is FLA certified
Country of origin
Made in El Salvador.
Shown for the Heather Bay Blue colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Premium merchandise →
Retail-tier cut and hand.
Similar alternatives
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (7.6 vs 7.4 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (7.6 vs 7.4 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (7.4 vs 7.4 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (7.4 vs 7.4 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.
- Singles (Yarn Count)
- Singles is the yarn-count system where a higher number, like 30/1, means finer, thinner yarn, and a lower number, like 18/1, means thicker, coarser yarn.
- Drawcord
- A drawcord is the cord threaded through a hood or waistband casing that cinches a hoodie's fit, and its style and color are an easy customization option.
- Grommet (Eyelet)
- A grommet, or eyelet, is the metal or sewn ring set into fabric where a drawcord passes through, a small hardware detail that signals a higher-quality hoodie build.
- Neck Binding (Self-Fabric Binding)
- Neck binding is a strip of a shirt's own fabric folded over the neckline instead of a separate rib trim, giving fashion tees a softer, flatter edge.