Description of Independent Trading SS4500 / #23676
Independent Trading got its start in action sports back in 1987, and that skate-shop, screen-printer DNA shows up all over this hoodie. It’s an 8.5-ounce midweight fleece with a 100% cotton face, so the outside gives ink a smooth surface to grab onto, while the cotton/poly blend underneath keeps it soft and holds its shape. It’s warm enough for bonfires and chilly mornings, but not so heavy that you’re sweating the second you walk indoors.
The details are what keep it in rotation. The hood is lined with jersey, so it feels soft against your ears instead of scratchy fleece, and the drawcord runs through metal eyelets that won’t fray out after a few washes. Every seam is split-stitched with a double needle, twill tape runs along the inside of the neck, and the 1x1 ribbing at the cuffs and waistband snaps back into place instead of stretching out. There’s a front pouch pocket for your hands, your phone or the snacks you’re not sharing.
The color lineup goes way past the basics, with soft pastels, safety brights and a few camo prints mixed in alongside the classics. The heathers and a few select colors use a slightly different cotton/poly blend, so check the spec sheet if exact fabric content matters for your print. Sizes run S to 3XL, and customers say it fits on the trim side of standard, so anyone who likes a roomier hoodie might want to size up. The tear-away label makes it easy to finish with your own brand.
- 8.5 oz., 80/20 cotton/polyester fleece with 100% cotton face, 20 singles (solid and camo colors)
- Heather colors and select others are cotton/polyester blends
- Standard fit
- Jersey-lined hood
- Split-stitched double-needle sewing on all seams
- Twill neck tape
- 1x1 ribbing at cuffs and waistband
- Metal eyelets
- Front pouch pocket
- Tear-away label
- Sizes S–3XL
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