Bella + Canvas 3901 - Unisex Sponge Fleece Raglan Sweatshirt - Vintage Black
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Description
The Bella + Canvas 3901 is the Unisex Sponge Fleece Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt, an 8 oz 52% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester sponge fleece blank cut in a side-seamed retail fit with raglan sleeves and the soft brushed sponge fleece interior the Bella fleece line is bought for. It is the crewneck companion to the 3719 sponge fleece pullover hoodie, the same premium body without the hood, which makes it the sweatshirt a shop reaches for when a brief wants a retail hand and a fashion silhouette rather than the boxy value of a basic 50/50 crew. That makes it the default for boutique drops, brand and band merch, soft-style retail lines, and any program that runs the 3719 hoodie and wants a matching crewneck in the same body and colour.
The thing that separates the 3901 from a value crew when you decorate it is the raglan construction and the blend map. The raglan seam runs from the underarm to the collar across each shoulder, so a large front print centres below the neck and clears the raglan seams, and a left-chest or full-back design sits clean on the flat panel. On the blend, Bella runs an unusually wide one: solid colours are 52/48 cotton-poly at 8 oz, Black Heather is a cotton-rich 85/15, the triblend colours are 50% polyester, 37.5% cotton and 12.5% rayon at 8.2 oz, and the marble specialty colours run 85/15 at a lighter 6.5 oz. That spread is the thing to plan around. For DTG, the cotton-rich Black Heather and the 85/15 marbles pre-treat and print closest to a cotton garment, while the 52/48 solids carry more polyester and the triblends carry the most, so favour the cotton-rich colours and dial pre-treat per colour rather than reusing one setting across the line. For screen printing, lay a poly-blocking underbase on the polyester-heavier colours (the triblends migrate worst) and cure at the lowest effective temperature so the fleece does not scorch and the poly dye does not bleed into the ink. For water-based and discharge work, only the cotton fraction discharges, so the 85/15 Black Heather and marbles take it best while the 48% poly on the solids and the rayon-poly triblends limit discharge to a faded tonal result. For DTF, the transfer carries its own opacity and bonds to the blended fleece at a controlled press temperature, the cleanest single method across every colour in the line. For embroidery, the 8 oz sponge fleece is a stable base for a left-chest or full-back design with a cut-away backing scaled to the stitch count, kept clear of the raglan shoulder seams so it does not pucker.
- Brand: Bella + Canvas
- Style: 3901 (Bella + Canvas Unisex Sponge Fleece Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt)
- Fabric: 52% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton / 48% polyester sponge fleece, 32 singles, 8 oz; Black Heather 85/15; triblend colours 50% polyester / 37.5% cotton / 12.5% rayon at 8.2 oz; marble colours 85/15 at 6.5 oz
- Weight: 8 oz/yd2 (triblends 8.2 oz, marbles 6.5 oz)
- Construction: Pre-laundered sponge fleece with a soft brushed interior. Raglan sleeves. Side-seamed retail fit. Set-in crew neck. 1x1 ribbed cuffs and waistband. Tear-away label. Pre-shrunk.
- Fit: Unisex retail fit
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
- Colors available: 40+ solid, heather, triblend and marble specialty colours (check current availability on the product page)
- Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour and size before a large order
- Care: Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron print.
The reorder note specific to this style: confirm which blend tier your colour is before a repeat run, because the 3901 spans 52/48 solids at 8 oz, an 85/15 Black Heather, rayon-poly triblends at 8.2 oz, and 85/15 marbles at a lighter 6.5 oz, and the substrate changes your pre-treat, underbase, and cure. Pair the 3901 crewneck with the matching Bella + Canvas 3719 sponge fleece pullover hoodie when a program runs both a crew and a hood on one body and colour family, and step down to a value 50/50 crew like the Gildan G180 Heavy Blend when the budget matters more than the retail hand. TheClothingSpace stocks the 3901 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.
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Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
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Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | the transfer carries its own opacity and bonds to the blended sponge fleece at a controlled press temperature; the cleanest single method across every colour in the line, including the triblends and marbles |
| DTG | ✓ | the cotton-rich 85/15 Black Heather and marbles pre-treat and print closest to a cotton garment; the 52/48 solids carry more polyester and the triblends most, so favour the cotton-rich colours and dial pre-treat per colour |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | lay a poly-blocking underbase on the polyester-heavier colours (the rayon-poly triblends migrate worst) and cure at the lowest effective temperature so the fleece does not scorch; centre large front prints below the neck clear of the raglan seams |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✓ | only the cotton fraction discharges, so the 85/15 Black Heather and marbles take it best; the 48% poly on solids and the rayon-poly triblends limit discharge to a faded tonal result |
| Embroidery | ✓ | the 8 oz sponge fleece is a stable base for a left-chest or full-back design with a cut-away backing scaled to the stitch count, kept clear of the raglan shoulder seams so it does not pucker |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | solid HTV holds on the brushed fleece face; press at a controlled temperature so the poly does not scorch and keep edges sealed away from the raglan seams |
| Sublimation | ✗ | the cotton-dominant blend is not a polyester sublimation substrate |
How Does the Bella + Canvas 3901 Compare?
| Spec | Bella + Canvas 3901 (Crewneck) | Bella + Canvas 3719 (Pullover Hoodie) | Gildan G180 (Heavy Blend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $18.84 | $20.09 | $8.28 |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 52/48 Airlume cotton-poly sponge fleece | 52/48 Airlume cotton-poly sponge fleece | 50/50 cotton-poly Heavy Blend |
| Fit | Unisex, retail | Unisex, retail | Unisex, classic |
| Construction | Raglan sleeve, side-seamed crew | Side-seamed pullover, brushed fleece | Set-in sleeve, air-jet yarn |
| Best For | Premium retail sponge fleece crewneck | Matching hood in the same sponge fleece | Lowest-cost value crew on the same artwork |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Solid colours | 52% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton / 48% polyester sponge fleece, 8 oz | Moderate migration from the 48% poly; lay a poly-block underbase, cure low, and pre-treat heavier for DTG |
| Black Heather | 85% cotton / 15% polyester | Cotton-rich; prints close to a cotton garment, a light underbase covers minor migration and discharge takes well |
| Triblend colours | 50% polyester / 37.5% cotton / 12.5% rayon, 8.2 oz | Poly-rich with rayon, the heaviest migrator in the line; lay the strongest poly-block underbase, cure at the minimum effective temperature, and expect DTG to print muted |
| Marble colours | 85% cotton / 15% polyester, 6.5 oz | Cotton-rich specialty colour that prints near-cotton; the lighter 6.5 oz weight wants a moderate stitch count and cure so a dense fill does not pull |






