Paragon 221Y Youth Bahama Performance Hooded Long Sleeve T-Shirt in Aluminum — blank hooded sweatshirt, front view

Shown: Aluminum

ParagonStyle 221Y · Hoodies

Youth Bahama Performance Hooded Long Sleeve T-Shirt

A blank hooded sweatshirt from the Paragon line, offered in 7 colors and sizes S–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for sublimation
  • 100% microfiber performance polyester at 3.5 oz/yd²
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
  • Embroidery: conditional — test first.

Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.

Colors 7Aluminum

  • Aluminum

  • Aqua Blue

  • Black

  • Blue Mist

  • Navy

  • White

  • Coral

Available sizes

SMLXL

Availability Aluminum

Availability by size for the Aluminum colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn Stock
MIn Stock
LIn Stock
XLLimited

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
100% microfiber performance polyester
Fabric weight
3.5 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Side-seamed
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Youth
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
S–XL
Colors
7
Country of origin
Currently unavailable
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.

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.
  • Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.

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.

Embroidery

Conditional

Very light fabric can pucker under dense designs — keep stitch counts modest and stabilize well.

  • Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.

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.
  • Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.

Sublimation

Excellent

High-polyester fabric accepts sublimation dye fully.

  • Sublimation shows only on white or very light garment colors.

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 youth wear · sizes S–XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL
Body Length21 3/423 1/225 1/427
Chest Width (Laid Flat)15 1/216 1/21819 1/2

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

Country of origin

Made in Currently unavailable.

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

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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.
UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor)
UPF rates how much UV radiation a fabric blocks, from 15 (good) to 50+ (excellent, blocking over 97.5% of rays), tested under AATCC 183.
Wrinkle Resistance
Wrinkle resistance is a fiber blend or chemical finish that keeps fabric from creasing, letting shirts come off the shelf looking pressed and stay that way.
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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