Independent Trading Co. Unisex Boulevard Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt | IND330BLV

Description

The Independent Trading Co. Boulevard Hoodie is the heavyweight blank that streetwear brands and merch programs reach for when standard fleece isn’t substantial enough. Built with double-needle stitching at stress points and preshrunk fabric that maintains dimensional stability wash after wash — this is the hoodie that looks as good at the 50th wear as it did at the first.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels building collections that need to hold up to daily rotation. Music venues and touring merch programs where the hoodie becomes the souvenir people actually wear. Nonprofit organizations running branded apparel as part of ongoing fundraising. Breweries and coffee roasters outfitting staff and selling retail. Creative agencies building client merch programs that reflect well on the brand. Schools and athletic programs where heavyweight fleece means something in cooler months.

Decoration

The boulevard construction holds embroidery clean — structured fabric means less puckering on detailed left-chest logos or large back designs. Screen printing lays down with solid ink coverage on the preshrunk fleece surface. DTG performs well on this substrate, though pre-treatment visibility depends on garment color. The heavyweight hand means slightly more pressure needed for screen setups, but the payoff is print longevity that matches the garment’s wear-retention.

Specifications

• Heavyweight fleece construction with comfortable hand-feel
• Preshrunk fabric for dimensional stability after washing
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Unisex fit with consistent sizing across production runs
• Available in a range of sizes and colorways

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on this hoodie?
Embroidery and screen printing both perform exceptionally well. The heavyweight fleece provides enough structure for detailed embroidery without puckering, and the preshrunk fabric ensures screen prints maintain their position through repeated washing.

Is this good for retail merch programs?
Yes — the boulevard construction and wear-retention make this a hoodie people will actually wear regularly. It’s built for brands selling apparel, not just giving it away.

How does the sizing run?
True to size with a unisex cut. Independent Trading Co. maintains consistent sizing across production runs, which matters when you’re reordering for ongoing programs.

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.

Ready to build your next hoodie program around a blank that actually performs? Get a quote from our team and we’ll walk you through the options.