
Independent Trading Co. / SS4500 · Unisex
Independent Trading Co. SS4500 Midweight Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt
Midweight pullover hoodie
When to choose this blank
80% cotton / 20% polyester blend fleece with a 100% cotton face; 8.5 oz/yd2 (280 g/m2), ring-spun face at 20 singles.[1][2][3][4]
Manufacturer finished chart runs XS-5XL; a size L is about 24" flat chest and 30" length, with +/-1" tolerance.[4][10]
Fit reports are mixed: some buyers find it runs large or long, others find no stretch and suggest sizing up.[5][11]
Tradeoffs to consider
Midweight 8.5 oz reads thin to some buyers and has little stretch; a few want a heavier blend.[11]
The blank itself
Fabric makes the difference.
Compare the composition for the color you have in mind.
- Composition
- 80% cotton / 20% polyester
- Fabric weight
- 280 g/m²
- Construction
- fleece
- Handfeel · source description
- soft ring-spun cotton face, smooth print surface (maker/decorator descriptions)
Solid colors, camo colors and Gunmetal Heather (per manufacturer spec grouping)
Researched color families, not live supplier stock. Colors can use different blends.
Shape & proportion
Find the fit you want.
Generous / regular fit
Manufacturer range: XS · S · M · L · XL · 2XL · 3XL · 4XL · 5XL
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Width | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
| Sleeve length | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38.5 |
Each source is kept separate. Body measurements and finished garment measurements are not interchangeable.
Details that matter
How it is made.
- Hood
- Jersey-lined hood
- Seams
- Split-stitch double-needle sewing on all seams · double-needle split stitch
- Neck tape
- Twill neck tape
- Cuffs and waistband
- 1x1 rib knit cuffs and waistband · 1x1 rib
- Eyelets
- Metal eyelets for drawcords · metal eyelets
- Front pouch (kangaroo) pocket
- Label
- Tear-away label
- Drawcords
- Flat drawcords reported without aglet tips (single decorator/customer review)
Living with the garment
Care & longevity.
Give customers clear care guidance for the garment they receive.
- Washing
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Bleaching
Do not bleach
- Drying
Tumble dry: low heat
- Ironing
Do not iron
- Drycleaning
Do not dryclean
Catalog care guidance. Decoration can require additional precautions; check the finished product label.
A separate decision
Choose how it is produced.
Printing, pricing and fulfillment belong to the provider. They are not a rating of this blank.
Print areas
| Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| S, M, L, XL, 2XL | — × — |
| S, M, L, XL, 2XL | — × — |
Pricing by size
Printful · Standard pricing · Recorded Sep 16, 2026
| Size / price scope | Price per item |
|---|---|
| S-XL base tier; unauthenticated catalog API and the product page in a non-member session both show 32.20. Snapshot 2026-09-16; excludes shipping/tax; not an executable quote. | $32.20 USD |
| 2XL tier; +2.00 over the S-XL base. | $34.20 USD |
Catalog price includes the default front DTG print; back print, sleeves, DTF, embroidery and labels are charged extra.
Includes front DTG print; 2XL carries a size upcharge over S-XL.
Shipping and tax are extra.
Research snapshots are not quotes. Confirm the exact color, size, decoration, stock and delivery with the selected provider.
Check the evidence
Evidence checked Sep 16, 2026
Sources, not scores.
Selection guidance from the cited research, not a comparative ranking. Customer observations are not durability tests. Printing, fulfillment, prices and shipping must be evaluated separately.
Research notes & open questions
Midweight 8.5 oz reads thin to some buyers and has little stretch; a few want a heavier blend.[11]
Back print sits partly under the hood, and pocket/embroidery alignment was occasionally off in reviews.[1][11]
Printify per-provider base cost and retail price are unknown, so margin can't be compared with Printful
Printful per-size print-area dimensions (inches/DPI) unknown for design scaling
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Pakistan factories) unconfirmed; only WRAP (China) is sourced
Verbatim care-label wording not captured
No GTIN/UPC per color-size captured
Manufacturer spec sheet (via distributor) and an independent decorator both give Grey Heather as 75/25; Printful's per-variant material carries a single uniform 80/20 across all colors and does not capture the color-group variation. · Reference Selected
Manufacturer spec sheet groups non-grey heathers/safety/neon at 55/45; Printful's per-variant material uniformly reports 80/20 (e.g. Charcoal Heather). · Reference Selected
Wear & wash evidence
Shrinkage · ~4.2% length and ~3.8% width after 25 hot cycles against care; under 3% with cold wash and low-heat drying
T-Shirt Elephant (decorator) · 25 wash cycles · Informal single-source decorator test, not an accredited lab standard; sample count not stated.
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- [4]Blankstyle SS4500 product page (spec: composition by color, weight, size chart) ↗Sep 16, 2026 · Distributor
- [5]T-Shirt Elephant SS4500 decorator review and wash test ↗Sep 16, 2026 · Customer Review
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