AS Colour Relax Faded Hood | 5166

Description

The AS Colour Relax Faded Hood brings a lived-in aesthetic straight off the hanger — no wash cycles required to achieve that broken-in character. The 320GSM cotton-poly blend with recycled content delivers midweight warmth without stiffness, and the relaxed silhouette gives it the kind of easy drape that streetwear programs and creative brands consistently request. The faded wash finish adds texture that photographs well and wears better.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels building collections with vintage-inspired pieces. Music venues and record labels running limited merch drops. Creative agencies outfitting their teams. Coffee roasters and craft beverage brands wanting something with more personality than a standard blank. Nonprofits launching campaigns where the apparel itself needs to feel considered, not corporate.

Decoration

The faded wash creates a muted base that lets screen print colors sit with a softer, more integrated look — ideal for distressed or vintage-style artwork. Embroidery holds cleanly on the 320GSM fleece, with enough structure to support detailed logos up to 12,000 stitches. DTG performs well on the cotton-dominant face, though test prints recommended to dial in color vibrancy against the pre-faded ground. The relaxed fit means standard left-chest and center-back placements work without distortion.

Specifications

• 320GSM midweight fleece — cotton/polyester CVC blend with recycled fiber content
• Relaxed fit with dropped shoulders and roomy body
• Pre-faded wash for lived-in vintage appearance
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk fabric for dimensional stability post-wash
• Kangaroo pocket and matching drawcord

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on faded wash fleece?
Screen printing with softer hand inks or water-based prints complement the vintage aesthetic naturally. The faded base mutes colors slightly, which works well for distressed designs. Embroidery cuts clean against the fleece face.

Is this good for branded merch drops?
This is exactly what limited-run programs reach for — the pre-washed character reads as intentional and premium without requiring special finishing. Customers perceive it as a step above standard blanks.

How does the relaxed fit compare to standard hoodies?
Expect a roomier body and dropped shoulder compared to AS Colour’s standard hood. Size down if your program typically runs fitted; otherwise, lean into the intended silhouette.

What’s the minimum order for custom decoration?
We work with programs from 12 pieces. Most decorated apparel programs start at 24–50 pieces. Request a quote and we’ll work with your specific order size.

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