Hanes P473 - Youth EcoSmart® 50/50 Pullover Hoodie - Maroon
Selected Color: Maroon18 colors
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Description
The Hanes P473 is the youth version of the EcoSmart hoodie line, built on 7.8 oz 50/50 cotton/poly PrintPro XP fleece. The PrintPro XP technology uses a high-stitch-density construction that creates a smoother, tighter face for cleaner print results and better pill resistance than standard fleece. The polyester content includes up to 5% recycled polyester sourced from plastic bottles, which gives schools and organizations a verifiable sustainability angle for spirit wear programs without changing how the garment prints or wears.
The two-ply hood has no drawcord, meeting youth safety guidelines. The extra-large front pouch pocket is sized for the garment, not scaled down from an adult pattern. For decoration, screen printing works with a poly-block underbase on dark grounds because the 50% polyester can migrate if cured too hot. The PrintPro XP face takes ink cleaner than standard brushed fleece because the high-density construction reduces nap pokethrough. DTF transfers bond consistently across the full color card. Embroidery runs cleanly on the 7.8 oz body.
- Brand: Hanes
- Style: P473 (Youth EcoSmart 50/50 Pullover Hoodie)
- Fabric: 7.8 oz, 50/50 cotton/poly PrintPro XP fleece (up to 5% recycled poly)
- Construction: Two-ply hood (no drawcord), extra-large pouch pocket, double-needle coverseamed neck and armholes, rib knit cuffs and waistband, CPSIA compliant
- Fit: Youth, XS-XL
Order by the piece or by the case with no minimum. TheClothingSpace offers wholesale pricing on the P473 with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, plus fast US shipping on stocked colors. The adult P170 EcoSmart hoodie ($11.78) pairs for matched youth-adult spirit wear programs. For more youth hoodies, see our youth sweatshirt collection.
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
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.
Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.
Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.

Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Primary method. Bonds consistently across 50/50 PrintPro XP fleece. Full front above pouch pocket or full back. |
| Screen Print | ✓ | PrintPro XP face cleaner than standard fleece. Poly-block underbase on dark grounds. Thicker deposit. Scale to youth print area above pocket. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 7.8 oz fleece provides stable substrate. Moderate stitch count scaled to youth chest. Left chest or full back. Cut-away stabilizer. |
| DTG (Direct to Garment) | ✓ | 50% cotton takes pretreat. PrintPro XP smoother than standard fleece. Keep above pouch pocket. DTF more practical on fleece. |
| Vinyl/HTV | ✓ | Standard HTV. Firm press into fleece. Works for names and team graphics. |
| Discharge Printing | ✗ | 50% polyester will not discharge. Not suitable. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | Only 50% polyester with cotton. Sublimation dye will not hold fully. Not suitable. |
Youth Pullover Hoodie Comparison
| Spec | Hanes P170 | Port & Company PC90YH |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $11.78 | $15.76 |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 50/50 cotton/poly | 50/50 cotton/poly |
| Fit | Unisex adult | Youth |
| Construction | EcoSmart PrintPro XP pullover | Core Fleece pullover, air jet yarn |
| Best For | Matched adult-youth EcoSmart program | Alternative youth pullover hoodie |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Solids | 50/50 cotton/poly PrintPro XP, 7.8 oz | High-density face reduces nap pokethrough, poly-block on dark grounds |
| Heather / Light Colors | 50/50 cotton/poly PrintPro XP, 7.8 oz | Same 50/50 blend all colors, lighter grounds need standard underbase only |







