Jerzees 996Y - Youth NuBlend® Fleece Pullover Hoodie - Scuba Blue

The Jerzees 996Y is an 8 oz 50/50 cotton/polyester youth pullover hoodie with NuBlend pill-resistant fleece, the youth counterpart to the Jerzees 996M adult NuBlend hoodie. The NuBlend construction uses a higher stitch density than standard fleece, which produces a smoother print surface with less fibre fly-back on press and resists pilling through repeated washing. For youth programs where the decorated hoodie gets daily school wear and weekly laundering, the pill-resistant property keeps the garment looking clean longer than standard fleece, which matters when parents are the actual purchase decision-makers.

The decoration strategy on the 996Y follows 50/50 fleece substrate rules. For DTF transfers, the 50/50 NuBlend surface bonds well with transfer adhesives and the high stitch density seats the film cleanly. Press at the lower end of the temperature range on coloured garments to prevent dye migration from the polyester content. For screen printing, plastisol prints with reliable holdout on the NuBlend face. The high stitch density reduces fibre fly-back on press, which means cleaner edge definition on prints. On coloured garments, use a poly-blocking underbase and cure at the minimum effective temperature to prevent dye migration. For embroidery, the 8 oz fleece is a solid substrate for left-chest school and team logos. Use a tear-away or cut-away backing matched to stitch count. For vinyl/HTV, the NuBlend surface holds vinyl at standard settings.

• Brand: Jerzees
• Style: 996Y (Jerzees Youth NuBlend Fleece Pullover Hoodie)
• Fabric: 50% cotton / 50% polyester, NuBlend pill-resistant fleece (Oxford: 49/51 cotton/poly)
• Weight: 8 oz/yd2
• Construction: Double-lined hood with dyed-to-match drawcord. Front pouch pocket. 1x1 rib cuffs and waistband. Double-needle stitching. High stitch density. Preshrunk.
• Fit: Youth, classic fit
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Colors available: 25 colours including solids and fashion shades (check current availability on the product page)
• Care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry medium.

The 996Y competes with the Hanes P473 Youth EcoSmart hoodie and the Gildan G185B Youth Heavy Blend hoodie in the wholesale youth blank hoodie market. The 996Y at 8 oz is the same weight class as the G185B and typically the lowest-priced of the three, with the NuBlend pill-resistant advantage. The Hanes P473 is a 50/50 EcoSmart hoodie with recycled polyester content at a higher price. The Gildan G185B is a 50/50 Heavy Blend with air-jet MVS yarn. Cross-shop on pill resistance, unit cost, and colour selection for your youth program. TheClothingSpace stocks the 996Y 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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