Quarter zip jackets and pullovers solve the decoration problem that full zip jackets create. On a full zip jacket, the center-front zipper eliminates usable chest print real estate. On a quarter zip, the shorter zipper stops at mid-chest, leaving the majority of the front panel available for centered embroidery designs, heat transfer logos, and even small screen prints. This makes quarter zips the preferred outerwear blank when the decoration layout requires a centered design rather than left-chest-only placement.

This collection carries blank quarter zip jackets from Core365, Harriton, Devon & Jones, Team 365, Champion, and Spyder. Styles span fleece pullovers, performance knit quarter zips, and stretch woven options. All quarter zip jackets are available at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case quantity, and stocked styles ship with fast US delivery.

Center-Chest Decoration Advantage Over Full Zip Jackets

The quarter zip opens approximately 8 to 10 inches from the collar, leaving a usable center-chest area of roughly 8 by 8 inches below the zipper pull and above the hem. This area comfortably holds a centered 6 by 6 inch embroidery design or heat transfer logo. On a full zip jacket, the same design placement is physically impossible because the zipper runs the full length of the garment.

For corporate programs where the company logo is centered and symmetrical (not designed for left-chest offset placement), the quarter zip is the correct outerwear blank. School and athletic programs that use large centered team crests also default to quarter zips because the crest dimensions exceed what fits in a standard left-chest embroidery area. For styles where left-chest placement is the standard, browse wholesale full zip jackets.

Fleece vs Performance Knit Quarter Zips

Fleece quarter zips (Harriton M980, Core365 88190) use a brushed fleece construction similar to full-zip fleece jackets. The fleece surface requires a water-soluble topping sheet during embroidery to prevent the needle from dragging across the loops. Fleece quarter zips are standard for casual corporate layering and school warm-up programs where comfort weight matters more than a polished appearance.

Performance knit quarter zips (Core365 88187, Team 365 TT31, Devon & Jones DG440) use a smooth, wicking polyester or poly-blend knit. The smooth surface holds embroidery without a topping sheet but requires a cutaway stabilizer backing to prevent puckering after washing. Performance quarter zips serve athletic programs, golf events, and corporate settings where the garment doubles as both a warm-up layer and a presentation piece. For sleeveless layering options, browse wholesale vests.

Key Brands and Quarter Zip Styles

Core365 88187 Pinnacle Performance is the most widely specified performance quarter zip in the wholesale market. Its smooth polyester face holds embroidery cleanly with cutaway backing, and the moisture-wicking finish makes it suitable for indoor and outdoor wear. Harriton M980 is the fleece alternative for warmth-focused programs. Devon & Jones DG440 is the premium option for corporate gifting where the garment quality carries brand perception. Team 365 TT31 covers the budget performance tier for school and athletic programs. Champion S230 Quarter-Zip serves the athletic and collegiate market.

TheClothingSpace prices all blank quarter zip jackets among the lowest online for wholesale outerwear. Case pricing applies automatically, and stocked styles from Core365, Harriton, and Team 365 ship with fast US delivery. No minimum order is required.