Independent Trading PRM15YSB - Youth Special Blend Raglan Hoodie - Pacific
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Description
The Independent Trading Co. PRM15YSB is a 6.5 oz youth raglan hooded sweatshirt built on a 52/48 ring-spun cotton and polyester special blend fleece. The raglan sleeve construction and clean no-drawcord hood make it a common choice for school spirit programs, youth sports team gear, and event merchandise where institutional settings require drawcord-free garments. At 6.5 oz, it is lighter than standard youth fleece at 8 oz, giving it a softer drape while remaining stable enough for screen printing and DTF decoration. The CPSIA tracking label meets federal requirements for youth apparel decoration programs.
For screen printing on the PRM15YSB, the 52/48 cotton-poly blend requires attention to dye migration on coloured grounds. Solid-colour garments (Black, Crimson, Midnight Navy, Pomegranate) need a low-bleed or poly-blocking plastisol underbase to prevent polyester dye from migrating into the ink layer during cure. Heather and two-tone colourways (Nickel, Nickel Heather/Forest Camo, Nickel/Carbon, Pacific) carry a higher polyester face in the heather yarns and need the same underbase treatment. Cure at the minimum effective temperature and wash-test a sample before committing to a full run. For DTF heat transfers, the 52/48 blend bonds well with DTF adhesive film. The raglan sleeve panels print flat, and the front chest panel above the pouch pocket is the primary decoration zone. For embroidery, the 6.5 oz fleece weight is moderate, suitable for left-chest placements with a cut-away backing to stabilise the stitch on the lighter fleece.
- Brand: Independent Trading Co.
- Style: PRM15YSB (Youth Lightweight Special Blend Raglan Hooded Sweatshirt)
- Fabric: 52% ring-spun cotton / 48% polyester, 32 singles
- Weight: 6.5 oz/yd2
- Construction: Raglan sleeves. Unlined hood, no drawcord. Reverse coverstitch sewing. Twill neck tape. 1x1 ribbing at cuffs and waistband. Tear-away label. CPSIA youth tracking label.
- Fit: Youth
- Sizes: XS - XL (youth)
- Colors available: 10 colors including solids, heathers, and two-tone raglan colorways
- Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.
The no-drawcord hood is the key specification for school and youth program orders where drawcords are prohibited under safety guidelines. The PRM15YSB shares the raglan sleeve construction with the adult PRM33SBP, so youth and adult garments can run as a matched set for a single decoration setup. TheClothingSpace carries the PRM15YSB at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colors.
Decorating youth hooded sweatshirts for a school program or team order? Browse all wholesale blank hoodies or see the full youth sweatshirts 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
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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 | ✓ | 52/48 blend bonds well with DTF adhesive film; press at standard time and temp; raglan sleeve panels and front chest print flat on the platen |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Use a low-bleed or poly-blocking underbase on all coloured grounds including heather and two-tone raglan colorways; cure at minimum effective temperature and wash-test a sample first |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 6.5 oz fleece is moderate weight; use cut-away backing for stable stitch registration at left-chest and back placements; scale design to youth chest dimensions |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Stable press surface at standard time and temp; use a lower-stretch HTV for the fleece surface |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✗ | 48% polyester content limits water-based and discharge results; discharge bleaches only the cotton portion, leaving the unbleached poly visible; route to plastisol with a poly-block underbase |
| DTG | ✗ | Uncommon on 52/48 fleece; polyester content mutes pretreat and ink vibrancy; route decoration to DTF or screen print |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 52/48 blend does not produce full sublimation colour; partial sublimation gives a faded pastel result only |
How Does the Independent Trading PRM15YSB Compare?
| Spec | Independent Trading PRM15YSB | Independent Trading PRM33SBP | Gildan G185B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $13.14 | $25.82 | $14.25 |
| Weight | 6.5 oz | 8.5 oz | 8 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 52/48 ring-spun cotton/poly, 32 singles | 80/20 ring-spun cotton/poly special blend | 50/50 cotton/poly, air-jet MVS yarn |
| Fit | Youth XS-XL | Unisex S-2XL | Youth S-XL |
| Construction | Raglan hoodie, no drawcord, school-safe | Raglan hoodie, matched adult silhouette | Standard pullover hoodie with drawcord |
| Best For | Youth school and team programs requiring drawcord-free hoodies | Adult counterpart for matched youth and adult program orders | Higher-weight standard youth hoodie with drawcord when not restricted |
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 darks (Black, Crimson, Midnight Navy, Pomegranate) | 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester | Poly-blocking plastisol underbase required to prevent dye migration; cure at minimum effective temp; wash-test before full run |
| Heather and two-tone raglan colorways (Nickel, Pacific, Nickel/Carbon, Nickel Heather/Forest Camo) | 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester with heather yarn face | Heather yarns carry higher poly content in the face; treat the same as dark solids with poly-block underbase; DTF is the lower-risk route on complex heather raglan panels |
| Carbon/Black two-tone | 52/48 ring-spun cotton/polyester | Two-tone raglan panels mean the body and sleeve grounds differ; route to DTF for cleaner edge-to-edge coverage across the raglan seam |
