Independent Trading Co. Unisex Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt | IND4000

Description

The Independent Trading Co. IND4000 is the hoodie that shows up in serious custom apparel programs — the ones where the blank has to perform across hundreds of pieces and dozens of wash cycles without losing its shape or letting the print crack. At 10oz, it carries real weight without feeling stiff. The cotton-poly blend gives you the soft interior hand-feel customers expect from premium fleece while the polyester content keeps shrinkage predictable and colors stable through production.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels building collections that need to hold up to resale expectations. Music venues and touring merch operations running repeat orders season after season. Brewery taprooms wanting something heavier than the standard promo hoodie. Nonprofit organizations doing winter fundraiser drops. Skate shops and creative studios building brand identity pieces. College organizations and club sports programs where the hoodie becomes daily wear for months.

Decoration

The preshrunk fabric is the key detail here — your print placement stays where you put it after washing, which matters when you’re running large front chest prints or oversized back graphics. Screen printing lays down clean on the cotton-poly surface with excellent ink adhesion. Embroidery holds well on the heavyweight fleece without puckering, though keep stitch counts reasonable on the hood itself where the fabric has more give. DTG works on the lighter colorways with standard pretreatment. The jersey-lined hood takes decoration differently than the body — test placement if you’re doing hood prints.

Specifications

• 10oz heavyweight cotton-polyester blend fleece
• Preshrunk to minimize post-wash dimensional shift
• Double-needle stitching at cuffs, waistband, and stress points
• Jersey-lined hood with matching drawcord
• Front pouch pocket
• Unisex sizing from S to 3XL in 30+ colorways

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the IND4000?
Screen printing is the go-to for most programs — the heavyweight fleece accepts ink cleanly and the preshrunk construction means your print stays put. Embroidery works well on chest and sleeve placements. DTG is viable on lighter colors with proper pretreat.

Is this good for streetwear or resale-quality merch?
Yes. The 10oz weight and preshrunk stability are why streetwear brands choose this blank specifically. It feels premium, holds its shape, and survives the kind of repeated wear that builds brand loyalty.

How does the sizing run?
True unisex with a relaxed fit through the body. The oversized cut is intentional — it’s meant to layer and drape, not fit slim. Size down if your customers prefer a more fitted look.

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 hoodie program on the IND4000? Get a custom quote and let’s talk decoration options for your specific project.