Jerzees NuBlend fleece is the lowest-cost branded fleece option in the wholesale decorated apparel market. The 996M NuBlend pullover hoodie consistently undercuts competing branded fleece hoodies on per-unit cost, making it the default blank for high-volume screen printing programs where margin is tight and quantity is high. When a print shop needs to price a 500-piece hoodie order for a corporate giveaway or a school district uniform run, the Jerzees 996M is often the floor price in the quote.

TheClothingSpace stocks the Jerzees NuBlend line: the 996M pullover hoodie, the 562M crewneck sweatshirt, and the 4999 Super Sweats hoodie. The 996M and 562M both use 8 oz 50/50 cotton-poly NuBlend fleece. The 4999 steps up to 9.5 oz for buyers who need a heavier hand feel without moving to a premium brand. All Jerzees fleece styles at TheClothingSpace are priced among the lowest online for wholesale branded fleece, with case pricing that applies automatically and bulk discounts that increase with quantity. No minimum order is required.

Jerzees 996M, 562M & 4999: Style Differences for Decorators

The 996M pullover hoodie carries a double-lined hood, a front kangaroo pocket, and a pouch drawstring. As with any hoodie style, the kangaroo pocket creates a seam ridge across the lower chest print zone. Screen printing over the pocket seam produces uneven squeegee pressure and a visible step in the cured ink layer. Production shops should keep large front-print designs above the pocket opening, or open the pocket and insert a platen board to flatten the surface before pressing.

The 562M crewneck removes the pocket entirely, giving decorators an uninterrupted flat panel from collar to hem. For full-front screen prints, oversized DTF designs, or large corporate logo placements, the 562M is the cleaner substrate. The 4999 Super Sweats hoodie adds weight at 9.5 oz and uses the same 50/50 NuBlend construction, making it suitable for programs where a heavier fleece is a selling point, such as outdoor events or colder-climate school orders.

NuBlend Pill Resistance and Dye Migration on 50/50 Jerzees Fleece

Jerzees NuBlend fabric uses a patented fiber construction that reduces pilling on the fleece exterior. The tighter surface holds ink above the nap rather than allowing it to absorb into loose fibers, which improves edge definition on screen prints and provides a stable base for embroidery fills. For high-stitch-count left-chest embroidery, a topping sheet is recommended to keep needle penetration consistent across the brushed fleece surface.

The 50/50 polyester content introduces dye migration risk under heat. When press temperature exceeds 320 degrees Fahrenheit, the polyester fibers release sublimation dye that bleeds through white and light-colored plastisol prints or DTF transfers. On dark-colored 996M, 562M, or 4999 garments, use low-cure plastisol rated under 280 degrees or a DTF transfer film rated for polyester blends. Buyers who cannot tolerate migration on specialty prints should compare options across the full range of wholesale sweatshirts, including higher-cotton blends and 100% cotton options.

Jerzees vs Gildan and Hanes at the Budget Fleece Tier

Jerzees NuBlend competes directly with the Gildan Heavy Blend 18500 and the Hanes EcoSmart P170 at the budget end of the fleece market. The Gildan 18500 runs at 7.75 oz with Air Jet yarn; the Jerzees 996M runs at 8 oz with NuBlend pill-resistant construction. Both are 50/50 cotton-poly. The functional difference for decorators is minimal. The key variable is per-unit cost on a given day's pricing: Jerzees will frequently be the cheaper option per unit at high quantities, which matters on bids where the garment cost is the largest line item. For programs where the customer is brand-neutral and wants the lowest quoted price, the Jerzees 996M is the place to start.

All Jerzees sweatshirts at TheClothingSpace are priced among the lowest online for wholesale fleece. Case pricing applies automatically at checkout, stocked colors on core Jerzees styles ship with fast US delivery, and no minimum order is required.