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 7— Aluminum

  • 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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