Independent Trading Co. Unisex Special Blend Raglan Hooded Sweatshirt | PRM33SBP

Description

The Independent Trading Co. PRM33SBP is a raglan-sleeve hoodie built on their Special Blend fleece — a poly-cotton mix engineered for softness without the pilling and fade that plagues cheaper fleece. The raglan construction gives it a clean, modern silhouette that prints and embroiders without the shoulder seam interference you get on set-in sleeves. This is the hoodie brands order when they want something that still looks good after fifty washes.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels building capsule collections. Creative agencies ordering team gear that actually gets worn. Music venues and record labels running merch programs. Nonprofit organizations that want donor appreciation items people keep. Coffee roasters and breweries building brand loyalty through quality goods. Schools and universities ordering spirit wear that survives the semester.

Decoration

The Special Blend fabric takes screen printing exceptionally well — the poly content helps ink cure evenly while the cotton provides absorption. Expect clean, vibrant prints with good washability. For embroidery, the midweight fleece holds stitches securely without requiring heavy backing — works well up to 12,000 stitches on standard designs. DTG performs reliably on this blend with proper pretreatment. The raglan sleeves mean no shoulder seam to work around for left-chest placements, giving you cleaner positioning on smaller logos.

Specifications

• Special Blend fleece — poly-cotton construction for softness and durability
• Midweight fleece with comfortable hand-feel
• Raglan sleeves for modern fit and cleaner decoration placement
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk fabric for dimensional stability
• Unisex sizing with consistent fit across production runs

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on this hoodie?
Screen printing is the most popular choice — the Special Blend fabric accepts ink cleanly and holds up through washing. Embroidery works well for logos under 12,000 stitches. DTG is viable with standard pretreatment protocols for poly-blend fleece.

How does this compare to 100% cotton fleece?
The poly-cotton blend resists pilling and holds color better over time. It also has a softer initial hand-feel. Trade-off is slightly less breathability, but most hoodie wearers prefer the durability and softness gains.

How does the sizing run?
True to size with a modern unisex fit — not boxy, not slim. The raglan sleeves give slightly more shoulder mobility than set-in sleeve construction. Order your standard size.

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? Get a custom quote and we’ll walk you through fabric, placement, and pricing for your specific run.