J America JA8915 - Unisex Vintage Zen Fleece Pullover Hoodie - Royal

The J America JA8915, also listed as the 8915 Vintage Zen Fleece Pullover Hood, is a 7 oz 55/45 cotton-polyester burnout fleece hoodie built for the boutique, retail merch, and premium decorated apparel market. The acid wash with silicone finish gives every piece a broken-in vintage hand and a muted, lived-in colour tone straight out of the box, which is the reason shops order this blank: the finish does the lifestyle work so the decorator can focus on the print. Flatlock stitching runs throughout the body, raglan sleeves set the shoulder seam off the natural point for a relaxed drape, a V-notch collar adds a detail that separates it from commodity fleece, and raw-edge seams at the hood opening, shoulders, pocket, cuffs, waistband, and side seams reinforce the deconstructed vintage look.

The burnout fleece is the construction detail that drives every decoration decision on this blank. Burnout processing thins selected fibres in the knit, creating an intentionally uneven, textured surface that reads as vintage but behaves differently under ink and film than a standard smooth-face fleece. For DTF, the textured burnout surface still bonds reliably because the adhesive film conforms to the uneven nap; press firm and hold slightly longer than on a smooth fleece to seat the transfer into the burnout texture, and the silicone finish does not block adhesion once the garment reaches press temperature. For screen printing, J America rates the 8915 for superior screen printing quality; plastisol lays down well on the cotton-majority face, but expect a slightly more textured ink surface than on a smooth fleece because the burnout fibres create minor surface variation under the squeegee. Run a low-bleed underbase on the darker Twisted and Dark Smoke colours because the 45% polyester content carries dye migration risk, and cure at the lower end of the ink range. For embroidery, the 7 oz fleece holds moderate stitch counts at left-chest and back placements with a cut-away backing; keep stitch density moderate because the burnout texture is less stable than a dense standard fleece and aggressive high-density fills can distort the fabric. DTG is not a practical route on this blank: the burnout surface disrupts even pretreat absorption and the 45% polyester mutes colour vibrancy.

• Brand: J America
• Style: JA8915 (also listed as J. America 8915 Vintage Zen Fleece Pullover Hood)
• Fabric: 55% cotton / 45% polyester burnout fleece, acid washed with silicone finish
• Weight: 7.0 oz/yd2
• Construction: Pullover. Raglan sleeves. V-notch collar. Flatlock stitching throughout. Raw-edge seams at hood opening, shoulders, pocket seams, cuffs, waistband, and side seams. Dyed-to-match drawcord. Front pouch pocket.
• Fit: Unisex, relaxed
• Sizes: S-3XL
• Colors available: 10 colours including Cement, Dark Smoke, Rose, Twisted Black, Twisted Bordeaux, Vintage Navy, Twisted Olive, Twisted Royal, Chambray, Royal
• Ordering: available by the piece or case with no rigid minimum; confirm current case packing for your colour and size run before a large order
• Care: Zen fabric sheds darker fibres and lightens noticeably after the first wash cycles. Wash and dry separately for the first few launderings. Significant lint buildup in the dryer is normal and expected with burnout fleece.

The reorder note specific to the JA8915: burnout processing and acid washing create intentional shade variation between production lots. Two pieces from different lots will not match exactly, so order the full quantity for a decorated run from a single lot whenever possible. The colour shift after washing is also inherent to the Zen fabric process, not a defect, so set client expectations before production. The Twisted colourways (Black, Bordeaux, Olive, Royal) show the most visible burnout patterning, while Cement and Rose read as softer washed-out tones. TheClothingSpace stocks the JA8915 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 colours.

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