Shown: Black
Red KapStyle QZM2 · More Styles
Men's Performance Cadet Collar Quarter-Zip Pullover
A blank garment from the Red Kap line, offered in 3 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 89/11 polyester/spandex elastane at 7.8 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 3— Black
Black
Carbon
Navy
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | In Stock | — | |
| 3XL | Limited | — | |
| 4XL | Limited | — |
Last inventory sync: July 14, 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
- 89/11 polyester/spandex elastane
- Fabric weight
- 7.8 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- jersey
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–4XL
- Colors
- 3
- Country of origin
- Mexico
- Sustainability
- Not stated
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
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.
- Stretch content — use an ink with good elongation to avoid cracking.
DTF transfer
Good
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
Excellent
Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.
- Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
- Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.
Heat transfer
Good
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
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 men's wear · sizes S–4XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length Back | 27 1/4 | 28 1/4 | 29 1/4 | 30 1/4 | 31 1/4 | 32 1/4 | 33 1/4 |
| Chest Circumference | 41 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 64 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 33 1/2 | 34 1/2 | 35 1/2 | 36 1/2 | 37 1/2 | 38 1/2 | 39 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 7.8 oz./yd², 89/11 polyester/spandex elastane
- Four-way stretch jersey knit fabric
- Moisture-management properties
- UPF 50 protection
- Cadet collar
- Utility pocket on left sleeve
- Contoured shoulder and sleeve hem
- Red Kap logo on opening of utility pocket
Country of origin
Made in Mexico.
Shown for the Black colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Contractor apparel →
Heavyweight fabric stands up to jobsite wear.
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 89/11 polyester/spandex elastane
- · Similar weight (7.8 vs 7.8 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar weight (8 vs 7.8 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–4XL
- · Similar weight (8.1 vs 7.8 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–4XL
- · Similar weight (7.8 vs 7.8 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XXS–3XL
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.
- 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.
- Jersey Knit
- Jersey knit is a single-knit fabric construction, smooth on the face and textured on the back, used for nearly every t-shirt at 4.2 to 6.1 ounces per yard.
- Cadet collar
- A cadet collar is a short, stand-up, zippered collar with no fold, most often found on quarter-zip pullovers and track-style jackets.