Bella + Canvas 7501 - Women's Sponge Fleece Wide Neck Sweatshirt - Navy
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Description
The Bella + Canvas 7501 is the Women's Sponge Fleece Wide Neck Sweatshirt, the pre-laundered sponge fleece body in a relaxed fit with a wide ribbed off-the-shoulder neckline, the blank a decorator reaches for when a women's program wants a soft, fashion-forward fleece with a boutique neckline rather than a standard crewneck. It is the sweatshirt for any decorated women's order pitched at a soft, premium fashion-fleece look: boutique and resale lines, women's lifestyle and merch programs, college and spirit runs, and the group and gifting orders that buy a wide-neck fleece by the dozen. The fabric runs by colour family: the solids and colorblocks are a 6.5 oz 60% cotton / 40% polyester sponge fleece spun to 30 singles, the triblend colours are a heavier 8.2 oz 50% polyester / 37.5% Airlume cotton / 12.5% rayon sponge fleece, the marble colours are a 6.5 oz 85% cotton / 15% polyester, and the acid wash is a 6.5 oz 52% cotton / 48% polyester. The fleece is pre-laundered for a soft hand and minimal shrink, and the relaxed fit, 1x1 wide rib neckline, ribbed cuffs and waistband finish the silhouette. The size range runs S through 2XL.
The 7501 is a heavyweight pre-laundered sponge fleece, so embroidery is the standout method and the print methods read by fabric family. For embroidery, the substantial fleece body holds a clean, dense design over a tear-away or cut-away backing, the premium decoration the fleece is built for; keep the design clear of the wide rib neckline so it does not pull. For DTF, the transfer bonds at standard heat-press settings across every colour, the most universal print route on the napped fleece. For screen printing with plastisol, the cotton-rich solids and marble colours hold a clean plastisol, while the triblend and acid wash want a poly-blocking underbase with a moderate cure; press the ink into the fleece nap so it does not sit on the surface. For DTG, the napped fleece face reads softer than a smooth jersey, so it works on the cotton-rich solids and marble colours with a firm press and pretreat, prints a faded tone on the triblend, and routes fine detail to DTF or screen. For water-based and discharge inks, the cotton-rich solids and marble colours discharge to a muted tone, while the triblend and acid wash only partially lift. For vinyl, a thicker stretch HTV presses into the plush fleece nap. Sublimation does not apply, since every family holds cotton.
- Brand: Bella + Canvas
- Style: 7501 (Women's Sponge Fleece Wide Neck Sweatshirt)
- Fabric: Solids/colorblocks 60/40 cotton/poly (6.5 oz); Triblend 50/37.5/12.5 (8.2 oz); Marble 85/15; Acid Wash 52/48
- Weight: 6.5 oz/yd2 (Triblend 8.2 oz/yd2)
- Construction: Pre-laundered sponge fleece, women's relaxed fit, 1x1 wide rib neckline, ribbed cuffs and waistband.
- Fit: Women's relaxed fit, wide off-the-shoulder neckline
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
- Colors available: 19 colours across solids, colorblocks, triblends, marbles and acid wash (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.
The reorder note specific to this style: treat it as a heavyweight pre-laundered sponge fleece built for embroidery, so lead with stitched decoration, match the print method to the colour family, press plastisol into the nap with a poly-blocking underbase on the triblend and acid wash, and keep all decoration clear of the wide rib neckline. Cross-shop the Bella + Canvas 3901 Unisex Sponge Fleece Raglan Sweatshirt to run the same sponge fleece in a classic raglan crewneck, and step across to the Bella + Canvas 3945 Unisex Drop Shoulder Fleece when a program wants an oversized drop-shoulder streetwear cut instead of the wide-neck fashion silhouette. TheClothingSpace stocks the 7501 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
Shipping & Returns
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Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | ✓ | the heavyweight pre-laundered sponge fleece holds a clean, dense design over a tear-away or cut-away backing, the standout method the fleece is built for; keep the design clear of the wide rib neckline so it does not pull |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | the transfer bonds at standard heat-press settings across every colour, the most universal print route on the napped fleece |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | the cotton-rich solids and marble colours hold a clean plastisol, while the triblend and acid wash want a poly-blocking underbase with a moderate cure; press the ink into the fleece nap so it does not sit on the surface |
| DTG | ✓ | the napped fleece face reads softer than a smooth jersey, so it works on the cotton-rich solids and marble colours with a firm press and pretreat, prints a faded tone on the triblend, and routes fine detail to DTF or screen |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✓ | the cotton-rich solids and marble colours discharge to a muted tone, while the triblend and acid wash only partially lift |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | a thicker stretch HTV presses into the plush fleece nap so it beds in and does not lift |
| Sublimation | ✗ | every fabric family holds cotton, so sublimation is not a reliable route |
How Does the Bella + Canvas 7501 Compare?
| Spec | Bella + Canvas 7501 | Bella + Canvas 3901 | Bella + Canvas 3945 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $23.63 | $18.84 | $18.84 |
| Weight | 6.5 to 8.2 oz | 6.5 oz | Heavyweight |
| Yarn / Fabric | Sponge fleece: 60/40, triblend, marble 85/15, acid 52/48 | Sponge fleece cotton/poly | Sponge fleece cotton/poly |
| Fit | Women's, relaxed, wide off-shoulder neckline | Unisex, relaxed, raglan crewneck | Unisex, oversized, drop shoulder |
| Construction | Pre-laundered sponge fleece, ribbed cuffs and waistband | Pre-laundered sponge fleece, set-in ribbed neck | Pre-laundered sponge fleece, drop-shoulder crewneck |
| Best For | Fashion wide-neck sponge fleece in specialty fabrics | The same sponge fleece in a classic raglan crewneck | An oversized drop-shoulder streetwear cut |
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 and colorblock colours | 60% cotton / 40% polyester sponge fleece, 6.5 oz, 30 singles | The cotton-rich 60/40 fleece holds a clean plastisol and embroiders dense; DTG reads softer on the nap so press firm and pretreat, and discharge lifts to a muted tone |
| Triblend colours | 50% polyester / 37.5% Airlume cotton / 12.5% rayon sponge fleece, 8.2 oz, 32 singles | The heavier triblend fleece wants a poly-blocking underbase with a moderate cure on plastisol; DTG prints a faded tone and discharge only partially lifts, so route bold work to DTF or embroidery |
| Marble colours | 85% cotton / 15% polyester, 6.5 oz | Marble is cotton-rich, so it holds plastisol clean, embroiders well and takes DTG with a firm press; the 15% poly mutes discharge slightly |
| Acid Wash (Grey Acid Fleece) | 52% cotton / 48% polyester, 6.5 oz | The acid wash is poly-heavy, so lay a poly-blocking underbase with a moderate cure on plastisol, route fine detail to DTF, and expect only a partial discharge |