Independent Trading Co. SS3000 Sandstone — on model front
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Independent Trading Co. SS3000 Sandstone — on model back
Independent Trading Co. SS3000 Sandstone — front
Independent Trading Co. SS3000 Sandstone — back
Independent Trading Co. SS3000 Sandstone — direct side
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Independent Trading SS3000 - Unisex Midweight Sweatshirt - Sandstone

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FABRIC 100% cotton
WEIGHT 8.5 oz./yd²
FIT Unisex Generous
Selected Color: Sandstone21 colors
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Description

The Independent Trading SS3000 is an 8.5 oz midweight crewneck sweatshirt with a 100% cotton 20 singles face yarn over an 80/20 cotton/poly fleece body. That cotton face is the practical differentiator: it prints and embroiders like a cotton tee surface while the poly backing adds structure and reduces shrinkage. For shops running branded crew programs or retail-quality merch drops, the SS3000 sits between lightweight fashion crews and heavy 12 oz blanks.

Standard solid colors and camo prints are 80/20 cotton/poly. Grey Heather and Gunmetal Heather shift to 75/25. Charcoal Heather, Classic Navy Heather, Royal Heather, and Army Heather move further to 55/45 cotton/poly, which changes the decoration math: those heather shades carry enough polyester to risk dye migration on dark grounds and will not discharge. Camo colorways use water-based surface prints on the cotton face; do not exceed 320 degrees F when flashing or curing to avoid disturbing the camo pattern.

Screen printing and DTF transfers work across the full color card. The cotton face holds mid-detail and bold halftones cleanly. Embroidery benefits from the 8.5 oz weight, dense enough for left-chest and full-back stitch programs without puckering. DTG prints well on solids and 80/20 shades but loses vibrancy on the 55/45 heathers where polyester mutes pretreat absorption.

  • Brand: Independent Trading Co.
  • Style: SS3000 (Midweight Crewneck Sweatshirt)
  • Fabric: 80/20 cotton/poly, 8.5 oz (Grey/Gunmetal Heather 75/25; Charcoal/Navy/Royal/Army Heather 55/45)
  • Yarn: 100% cotton 20 singles face yarn (solids + camo)
  • Construction: Set-in sleeves, 1x1 rib collar/cuffs/waistband, split-stitch double-needle sewing
  • Fit: Unisex generous, XS-5XL
  • Details: Twill-taped neck seam, tear-away label

The SS3000 crew pairs with the SS4500 midweight hoodie ($12.99) for matched fleece sets. TheClothingSpace offers wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, plus fast US shipping on stocked colors.

For a comparison of midweight fleece options across brands, see our wholesale 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

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 to cotton face yarn across full card including camo and heathers. Forgiving on 55/45 heather shades where DTG and discharge fail.
Screen Print ✓ Cotton face holds mid-detail and bold halftones. White underbase on colored grounds. 55/45 heathers need poly-block underbase + moderate cure. Camo: do not exceed 320F flash/cure.
Embroidery ✓ 8.5 oz midweight dense enough for left-chest and full-back stitch programs. Cut-away stabilizer recommended. Flat crew front is largest unobstructed embroidery panel.
DTG (Direct to Garment) ✓ Works well on 80/20 solids. Cotton face accepts pretreat, white underbase on darks. 55/45 heathers mute vibrancy, route to DTF. 75/25 Grey/Gunmetal Heather acceptable with light muting.
Vinyl/HTV ✓ Standard HTV. Dense fleece supports firm press. Names, numbers, simple graphics.
Discharge Printing ✗ 80/20 solids discharge partially but 20% poly ghost remains. 55/45 heathers will not discharge. Not a reliable method across the full color card.
Sublimation ✗ Cotton-majority fabric. Not suitable for sublimation.

Midweight Crewneck Sweatshirt Comparison

SpecIndependent Trading SS4500Gildan SF000Gildan G180
Starting At$12.99$11.49$8.28
Weight8.5 oz8.4 oz8 oz
Yarn / Fabric80/20 cotton/poly80/20 ring-spun cotton/poly50/50 cotton/poly
FitUnisex retailUnisex classic dropped shoulderUnisex standard
ConstructionCotton face, hood + kangaroo pocketCotton face, spandex ribAir-jet MVS yarn, set-in sleeves
Best ForMatched hoodie to SS3000 crew programBudget cotton-face crew alternativeVolume budget crew runs

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 + Camo 80/20 cotton/poly, 8.5 oz, 100% cotton face Best print surface. Full method range. Camo: do not exceed 320F flash/cure.
Grey Heather + Gunmetal Heather 75/25 cotton/poly, 8.5 oz Slightly more poly, DTG acceptable with light muting, discharge partial
Charcoal / Navy / Royal / Army Heather 55/45 cotton/poly, 8.5 oz Poly-heavy. Poly-block underbase required. No discharge. DTG muted, route to DTF or plastisol.

Size Chart

Measurements in inches. Source: Independent Trading Co. spec

Size Chest (inches) Length (inches)
XS 20 26
S 21 27
M 22 28
L 23 29
XL 24 30
2XL 26 31
3XL 28 32

Frequently Asked Questions

The SS3000 is an 8.5 oz midweight fleece. Standard solids and camo are 80/20 cotton/poly with 100% cotton face yarn. Grey Heather and Gunmetal Heather are 75/25. Charcoal Heather, Classic Navy Heather, Royal Heather, and Army Heather are 55/45 cotton/poly.
Yes, but with a temperature limit. Camo colorways use water-based surface prints on the cotton face. Do not exceed 320 degrees F during flash or final cure, or the camo base print can migrate and distort. Standard solid colors have no temperature restriction beyond normal cure guidelines.
Screen printing and DTF transfers are primary across all colors. The 100% cotton face yarn holds mid-detail and bold art cleanly. Embroidery works well on the 8.5 oz body. DTG prints best on 80/20 solids. The 55/45 heathers carry too much poly for reliable DTG or discharge, so route those to DTF or plastisol with a poly-block underbase.
Both use the same 8.5 oz midweight fleece with cotton face yarn and share the same blend breakdown by color group. The SS3000 is the crewneck version with a flat unobstructed front panel. The SS4500 adds a hood, drawcord, and kangaroo pocket. They pair for matched crew-and-hoodie fleece programs.
The Independent Trading SS3000 starts at $12.66 per piece at TheClothingSpace with wholesale pricing. Bulk discounts increase with case and unit quantity. No minimum order required on most colors, and stocked colors ship same day.

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